# Tape Measure AR vs PixelScale

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape Measure AR | PixelScale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure-ar-camera-ruler/id6744528187/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelscale/id6745334643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Eugenio Liscio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811803750) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape Measure AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-measure-ar-camera-ruler/id6744528187)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| measuring tape | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription with trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Wee | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| tape measure app free | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Year 1 | $34.99 | per year |
| tape measure | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable app
- 👍 Intuitive use
- 👍 Bubble level
- 👍 Listing precision
- 👍 Quick area determination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fake reviews & bad product
- 💰 Requires subscription for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Auto-renewal issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### PixelScale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelscale/id6745334643)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*