Comparison

Measure by Moving vs Visual Displacement Meter

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

Head to head
About

Measure by Moving

This app offers an intuitive way to measure real-world objects using augmented reality. It simplifies the process by allowing users to simply move their device from a start to an end point, providing accurate results without complex aiming. It also includes fun features like comparison facts and a challenge mode.

Highlights
  • Intuitive AR measurement by moving device
  • Specialized vertical and horizontal modes
  • Addictive challenge mode for skill testing
  • Fun fact comparisons for context
  • History and stats tracking
  • Shared AR sessions for collaboration
  • Support for Metric, Imperial, and traditional units
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Forget shaky cursors and tricky aiming. With Phruler, you just place your phone at the start point, move to the end point, and get your result. It’s that simple and that accurate. A New Level of Accuracy By working like a real tape measure (place, move, done!), we eliminate the guesswork that plagues other AR apps. Get reliable measurements you can trust, on any device. Intuitive & Natural Measuring Measure tricky objects like sharp corners or round cones with ease. Our unique method feels natural because it doesn’t rely on trying to lock onto tiny dots. Specialized Height & Width Modes Need a perfectly straight line? Lock your measurement to a single axis with our dedicated Vertical and Horizontal modes for flawless alignment every time. Addictive Challenge Mode Think you've got a good eye? Test your skills and guess the size of real-world objects based on fun facts. Can you earn an A+? Fun Fact Comparisons Every measurement comes with a surprise! See how your object compares to a blue whale's eye or the height of a flamingo. It's context that makes discovery fun. Rich History & Stats All your measurements are automatically saved. Add names, notes, and photos, and track your lifetime stats to see how much of the world you've sized up. Shared AR Sessions Measure together! Start a Shared AR session and team up with a friend to measure spaces and objects in real-time. Perfect for projects! Ready for the World We support Metric, Imperial, and even traditional units like the Japanese Shaku and Chinese Chǐ. A Quick Tip: Like the human eye, Phruler works best in good light! For top-notch accuracy, please measure in well-lit spaces with textured surfaces. (It takes a little nap in the dark!) Ready to measure your world with confidence and a bit of fun? Download Phruler today and see the difference for yourself. Happy measuring! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Visual Displacement Meter

Features
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The visual displacement meter is a high-precision visual measurement device used to measure surface displacement changes of structures, with a measurement accuracy of up to sub-millimeter levels and a maximum measurement distance of hundreds of meters. It can be used for deformation monitoring and detection of critical infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, subways, slopes, and dams.

Screenshots

Measure by Moving4 screens
Visual Displacement Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Displacement Meter at none against Measure by Moving's 4. Visual Displacement Meter also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Measure by Moving sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Visual Displacement Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure by Moving ships an update every 9 days, Visual Displacement Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Measure by Moving versus Visual Displacement Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasure by MovingVisual Displacement Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMuyao WuInteagle Information Technology(Dongguan) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Measure by Moving

One-time4
  • Small Tip & All Cosmetics$1.99
  • Generous Tip & All Cosmetics$9.99
  • Super Tip & All Cosmetics$24.99
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  • Mega Tip & All Cosmetics$49.99
None

Visual Displacement Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Measure by Moving free?
Measure by Moving is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Displacement Meter free?
Visual Displacement Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Measure by Moving or Visual Displacement Meter have ads?
Neither Measure by Moving nor Visual Displacement Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measure by Moving or Visual Displacement Meter?
Measure by Moving ships an update every 9 days, and Visual Displacement Meter fortnightly. Most recently, Measure by Moving was updated on November 5, 2026 and Visual Displacement Meter on October 28, 2026.

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