Comparison

Meow Player vs 量尺 Ruler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meow Player

Features
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This is a local file server application** that includes features such as video playback, audio playback, image viewing, document viewing and editing, PDF viewing, 3D model viewing, streaming media playback, and file transfers between the app and the photo album. -File Server Use your mobile device as a file server. Simply enable the file transfer feature and enter the URL provided by the app in your browser to manage or upload files from the web. The app offers a built-in file management system, supporting actions such as creating folders, creating text files, batch deletion, copying, cutting, compression, and decompression. Currently, zip is supported for compression and decompression, with support for more formats coming in future updates. -Video Playback An integrated video player allows you to watch videos uploaded to your device. Supports a wide variety of video formats, including: `.3g2`, `.3gp`, `.3gp2`, `.3gpp`, `.amv`, `.asf`, `.avi`, `.bik`, `.bin`, `.divx`, `.drc`, `.dv`, `.f4v`, `.flv`, `.gvi`, `.gxf`, `.iso`, `.m1v`, `.m2v`, `.m2t`, `.m2ts`, `.m4v`, `.mkv`, `.mov`, `.mp2`, `.mp4`, `.mp4v`, `.mpe`, `.mpeg`, `.mpeg1`, `.mpeg2`, `.mpeg4`, `.mpg`, `.mpv2`, `.mts`, `.mxf`, `.mxg`, `.nsv`, `.nuv`, `.ogg`, `.ogm`, `.ogv`, `.ps`, `.rec`, `.rm`, `.rmvb`, `.rpl`, `.thp`, `.tod`, `.ts`, `.tts`, `.txd`, `.vob`, `.vro`, `.webm`, `.wm`, `.wmv`, `.wtv`, `.xesc` Local Save: Keep track of and manage your personal playback history. Playlist Feature: Automatically generates a playlist of all videos in the current folder for easy switching. Screenshot: Capture your favorite scenes at any time. Recording: Easily record and save video clips. -Playback Use the same built-in media player to play local audio files. Supported audio formats include: `.3ga`, `.669`, `.a52`, `.acc`, `.ac3`, `.adt`, `.adts`, `.aif`, `.aiff`, `.amr`, `.aob`, `.ape`, `.awb`, `.caf`, `.dts`, `.flac`, `.it`, `.kar`, `.m4a`, `.m4b`, `.m4p`, `.m5p`, `.mid`, `.mka`, `.mlp`, `.mod`, `.mpa`, `.mp1`, `.mp2`, `.mp3`, `.mpc`, `.mpga`, `.mus`, `.oga`, `.ogg`, `.oma`, `.opus`, `.qcp`, `.ra`, `.rmi`, `.s3m`, `.sid`, `.spx`, `.thd`, `.tta`, `.voc`, `.vqf`, `.w64`, `.wav`, `.wma`, `.wv`, `.xa`, `.xm` Playlist Feature: Automatically generates a playlist of all audio files in the current folder for easy switching. -Image Viewing View uploaded images directly within the app. You can share images with friends or save them to your photo album. Supports zoom and pan gestures for easy inspection of image details. -Document Viewing and Editing** Supports viewing of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. You can also edit various text file formats directly within the app or create new text files. Supports multiple character encodings for cross-platform compatibility. Adjustable font sizes for visual comfort. Light and dark mode available to reduce eye strain. -PDF Viewing Supports viewing and saving of PDF files. Includes features like page display and reading progress saving. -3D Model Viewing Supports viewing of 3D model formats including: `.dae`, `.scn`, `.usd`, `.usda`, `.usdc`, `.abc`, `.gltf`, `.glb`, `.ply`, `.stl`, `.3ds`, `.usdz`, `.obj`, `.fbx` -Streaming Media Playback Supports a variety of streaming formats. During playback, you can take screenshots or record clips, allowing you to easily save your favorite content. -Photo Album and App File Transfer You can copy images or videos from the app to your photo album and vice versa. This makes it easy to download photos from your photo album to a computer via the app. More File Format Support Coming Soon Support for additional file formats will be included in future updates.

About

量尺 Ruler

Features
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Turn your phone screen into a real ruler — open it and start measuring. • No calibration: your device model is matched automatically • Four units side by side: cm, mm, inch, and cun • Input positioning: type a length and the ruler jumps to it • Draw to measure: draw any line and read its length instantly • Mini games: match-the-length and guess-the-length, solo or with friends • Two themes: hand-drawn and geek Fully offline. No ads. No data collected.

Screenshots

Meow Player4 screens
量尺 Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 量尺 Ruler at none against Meow Player's 1. 量尺 Ruler also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meow Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 量尺 Ruler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meow Player ships an update fortnightly, 量尺 Ruler every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Meow Player versus 量尺 Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeow Player量尺 Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryao shi禹焓 颜

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meow Player

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
None

量尺 Ruler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meow Player free?
Meow Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 量尺 Ruler free?
量尺 Ruler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meow Player or 量尺 Ruler have ads?
Neither Meow Player nor 量尺 Ruler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meow Player or 量尺 Ruler?
Meow Player ships an update fortnightly, and 量尺 Ruler every 6 days. Most recently, Meow Player was updated on October 25, 2026 and 量尺 Ruler on October 24, 2026.

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