Comparison

Tape Measure AR vs PixelScale

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

Head to head
About

Tape Measure AR

Measure distances, areas, and heights using your device's camera. This app allows you to estimate dimensions of rooms and structures, scale objects, and even create 3D models from photos. It offers various measurement tools and supports different units of measure.

Highlights
  • Distance Meter
  • Height Meter
  • Surface area and perimeter calculation
  • 3D models from photo
  • Bubble Level
  • Slope Measurement
  • Photo Ruler
Features
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AR Measure: Tape Measure App helps you measure objects, rooms, surfaces, distances, angles, and height using your device's camera. Point the camera at the object or space you want to measure and use the available tools to get measurements directly on your screen. The app is designed for quick measuring tasks, room measurement, photo ruler use, angle checking, surface calculations, and saving measurement results. You can use AR Measure to measure length, estimate distances, calculate area and perimeter, check levels, measure slopes, scale objects, and create 3D models from a photo. It can be useful for home projects, room planning, furniture checks, object measurement, renovation planning, and everyday measuring tasks. Please note that many features are available after purchasing a subscription. Key Features Tape measure tool for measuring objects Distance meter Height meter Room measurement Surface area calculation Perimeter calculation Angle measurement Bubble level tool Slope measurement Photo ruler for measuring objects on the device screen 3D models from a photo Object scaling Support for different measurement units Create and save measurements Camera-based measuring tools Tools for rooms, walls, structures, and objects Measure Objects Use the camera to measure objects around you. Point your device at the object, follow the on-screen measurement tools, and get the result directly in the app. Measure Rooms and Surfaces Measure room areas, wall heights, structures, and surfaces. The app can help calculate surface area and perimeter for room planning or project preparation. Use Level and Slope Tools AR Measure includes a bubble level and slope measurement tool to help check alignment, angles, and incline. Photo Ruler Use the photo ruler tool to measure objects directly on your device screen. This can help when working with images or objects captured through your camera. Save Your Measurements Create measurements and save them for later reference. This makes it easier to keep track of room dimensions, object sizes, and project measurements. AR Measure: Tape Measure App combines multiple measuring tools in one app, including tape measure, distance meter, height meter, photo ruler, bubble level, slope measurement, area calculation, and 3D model creation from a photo. Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/mymeterios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/mymeterios/privacy

About

PixelScale

This utility app allows you to take precise measurements directly from your photographs. It's ideal for professionals and hobbyists needing accurate dimensions from images, supporting various units and exporting results with overlays.

Highlights
  • Import photos or take new ones
  • Set real-world scale
  • Measure any distance accurately
  • Export measurements with overlays
  • Support for multiple units
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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PixelScale transforms your photos into precise measurement tools. Perfect for professionals, hobbyists, and anyone who needs accurate measurements from images. Key Features: • Import photos from your library or take new ones • Set real-world scale using known distances • Measure any distance with pixel-perfect accuracy • Export measurements as JPG with overlays • Support for multiple units (mm, cm, m, in, ft) • Intuitive interface with clear visual feedback Perfect for: • Architecture and construction • Product design and prototyping • DIY projects and home improvement • Scientific research and documentation • Education and learning Privacy Focused: • All processing happens on your device • No data collection or sharing • No internet connection required Get started in seconds: 1. Import your image 2. Set scale using a known distance 3. Measure any point-to-point distance 4. Export and share your results Download PixelScale today and turn your photos into precise measurement tools!

Screenshots

Tape Measure AR4 screens
PixelScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PixelScale at 5.0 against Tape Measure AR's 4.3. PixelScale also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Tape Measure AR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price and device support 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. Tape Measure AR sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PixelScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixelScale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure AR has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tape Measure AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixelScale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape Measure AR ships an update every 3 weeks, PixelScale every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tape Measure AR versus PixelScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTape Measure ARPixelScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsEugenio Liscio

Customer experience

Tape Measure AR

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

PixelScale

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tape Measure AR

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Auto-renewal issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

PixelScale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Tape Measure AR

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • measuring tape$5.997 Days
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  • Subscription with trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Wee$6.997 Days
  • Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • tape measure app free$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Year 1$34.991 Year
  • tape measure$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 coins$5.99
  • 500 coins$12.99
  • 1000 coins$39.99
None

PixelScale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape Measure AR free?
Tape Measure AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PixelScale free?
PixelScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tape Measure AR or PixelScale?
PixelScale is rated higher. Tape Measure AR averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while PixelScale averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Tape Measure AR or PixelScale have ads?
Tape Measure AR shows ads; PixelScale does not.
Which is updated more often, Tape Measure AR or PixelScale?
Tape Measure AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and PixelScale every 9 months. Most recently, Tape Measure AR was updated on October 14, 2026 and PixelScale on October 14, 2026.

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