Comparison

Hand vs HandMeasureAR

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

Head to head
About

Hand

Features
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Detect fingers and wrist *Points to detect (21 points = 4 for each finger + 1 for wrist) [Thumb] ・tip ・interphalangeal (IP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint. ・carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. [Index] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Middle] ・tip of the middle finger. ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Ring] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Little] ・tip ・distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. ・proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. ・metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. [Wrist] ・wrist

About

HandMeasureAR

This app uses your device's camera to estimate hand and finger dimensions. It offers basic measurements for free and advanced features like span and knuckle width with a one-time purchase. Ideal for quick sizing checks when a ruler isn't available.

Highlights
  • Estimate hand dimensions
  • Measure individual finger lengths
  • One-time purchase for advanced measurements
  • ARKit/LiDAR depth integration
  • Inch and centimeter units
  • Quick sizing checks
Features
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Measure. Play. Explore. Discover your hand’s dimensions and proportions, turn your screen into a ruler, and keep your measurements in one place. Then take a playful break with finger games and hand-controlled activities. HAND MEASURE Show an open hand to the camera to explore hand length, finger lengths, palm dimensions, and thumb-to-finger spans. Colored guides show what each measurement represents. Choose inches or centimeters, hide guides you don’t need, and tap to freeze the view—or hold steady for automatic capture. Explore an estimated glove size based on palm width, then check the glove maker’s sizing chart. Ratio mode puts size in perspective. Compare palm dimensions and span with hand length, or compare wrist-to-fingertip distances against the middle fingertip as your reference. SCREEN RULER Measure small objects beside your screen with horizontal and vertical scales. Show inches, centimeters, or both, and drag optional guides to mark an object’s edges. Use the credit card reference to check the scale and calibrate when needed. The reference includes standard card dimensions and typical thickness for a handy everyday comparison. MEASURE NOTES Keep measurements you’ll want to find again—from a person’s hand size to a doorway, shelf, or piece of furniture. Add a name and write measurements in any format. Search, edit, delete, or share your notes. No fixed measurement fields or required units. CUSTOM MEASURE Place two points in the camera view to estimate a distance. Tap to place points, or aim the center crosshair and add them. Adjust endpoints, remove individual lines, and switch between inches, centimeters, and ratios. In ratio mode, your first line becomes the reference. Measuring feet? Add heel-to-toe and width measurements, then explore estimated shoe sizes. Always compare results with the specific brand’s sizing chart. PLAY WITH YOUR HANDS • Touch and Go: bring the requested fingertips together, then gently move them apart. Choose easy, medium, or hard combinations. • Thumb Pinky Switch: raise a thumb on one hand and a pinky on the other—then swap. • Tip Spark and Tip Spark 10: match numbered targets with your fingertips. • Finger Treadmill: walk your fingers across an onscreen belt and track your distance, pace, and history. • Omni Treadmill: add sideways movement and explore forward, left, and right distance. • Palm Compass: flip and rotate your hand to match the cue. • Musical Instrument: make music with gestures. • Lotus Garden and Lotus Breathing: explore gentle, hand-controlled moments of play and relaxation. Find more activities by category, search by name or description, and star favorites for quick access. Instructions are available within each activity. OPTIONAL ONE-TIME UPGRADE Start with included tools, measurements, and activities. Some activities offer limited free sessions. An optional lifetime purchase unlocks additional measurements, selected games, and advanced features. No subscription. See the app for current purchase details. PRIVACY Camera images are processed on your device and are not uploaded. You choose whether to capture and share measurement results. IMPORTANT TO KNOW Measurements, glove sizes, and shoe sizes are estimates—not medical measurements or professional fitting advice. Accuracy depends on lighting, camera angle, hand position, tracking quality, calibration, and device capabilities. Compatible cameras can use TrueDepth or LiDAR. When usable depth is unavailable, hand measurements rely on a confirmed hand-length reference. Check Screen Ruler’s scale with a physical reference before relying on it. Use a physical ruler when precision matters. Hand activities do not assess or treat health conditions. Keep movements comfortable, skip difficult combinations, and never force a pose.

Screenshots

Hand1 screens
HandMeasureAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hand at none against HandMeasureAR's 1. HandMeasureAR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. HandMeasureAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hand ships an update fortnightly, HandMeasureAR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hand versus HandMeasureAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandHandMeasureAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.7.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiProfileGetServices LLC

In-app purchases

None

Hand

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HandMeasureAR

One-time1
  • Advanced Measurements$1.99

Questions

Is Hand free?
Hand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HandMeasureAR free?
HandMeasureAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hand or HandMeasureAR have ads?
Hand shows ads; HandMeasureAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Hand or HandMeasureAR?
Hand ships an update fortnightly, and HandMeasureAR every 4 days. Most recently, Hand was updated on October 20, 2026 and HandMeasureAR on October 28, 2026.

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