# Measuring Tape AR. vs MagicLight

The clearest difference is rating: MagicLight at 4.5 against Measuring Tape AR.'s 4.1. MagicLight also leads on ratings volume (134 vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Measuring Tape AR.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measuring Tape AR. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MagicLight sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $10.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicLight holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicLight has 134 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Measuring Tape AR. ships an update every 5 days, MagicLight fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measuring Tape AR. | MagicLight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439/reviews) | **[4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiclight-ai-video-generator/id6748646938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [hoper bel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809098867) | [MAGICLIGHT(HK)LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826792632) |

## What reviewers say

### Measuring Tape AR.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439)

Transform your phone into a precise measuring tool using augmented reality. Measure lengths, heights, and room dimensions instantly through your camera, eliminating the need for a physical tape measure. Capture and save your measurements with ease.

**Highlights:** AR-based measurement, Measure length, width, and height, Automatic surface detection, Unit conversion, Capture and save measurements, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Measure PRO (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### MagicLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiclight-ai-video-generator/id6748646938)

Transform scripts and ideas into animated videos with consistent characters. This AI-powered tool offers a streamlined editor for generating shorts or long-form content, complete with custom characters, voiceovers, and dynamic visual effects. It's designed for creators looking to produce engaging explainers, ads, and stories.

**Highlights:** AI script-to-video generation, Consistent character creation, Custom voiceovers and lip-sync, AI image and scene design, Director controls and editor, Image-to-video animation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Plan -Monthly(10) | $10.90 | per month |
| Standard Plan - Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Plus Plan - Monthly | $26.00 | per month |
| Pro Plan -Monthly(10) | $31.90 | per month |
| Pro Plan - Monthly | $35.00 | per month |
| Standard Plan -Yearly(50) | $72.00 | per year |
| Plus Plan -Yearly(50) | $156.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan -Yearly(50) | $214.99 | per year |
| 10,000 credits | $18.00 | one-time |
| 30,000 credits | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measuring Tape AR. free?

Measuring Tape AR. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagicLight free?

MagicLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Measuring Tape AR. or MagicLight?

MagicLight is rated higher. Measuring Tape AR. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MagicLight averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do Measuring Tape AR. or MagicLight have ads?

Neither Measuring Tape AR. nor MagicLight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape AR. or MagicLight?

Measuring Tape AR. ships an update every 5 days, and MagicLight fortnightly. Most recently, Measuring Tape AR. was updated on November 8, 2026 and MagicLight on November 8, 2026.

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