Infinite Ruler vs FireIntel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Infinite Ruler
Measure objects with precision using a digital ruler that extends beyond your screen. Choose fractional inch or centimeter units and calibrate for accuracy. Ideal for quick measurements when a physical tool isn't available.
- Fractional inch or centimeter measurement
- Adjustable precision (1/8, 1/16, 1/32 inch)
- Extendable ruler beyond screen length
- Customizable zero point
- Live distance markers
- On-device calibration
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Infinite Ruler The perfect app for when you've forgotten your tape measurer in the shed and want to know how tall your coffee mug is. Or maybe you need to settle an argument about how big your cat's head is. Measure in centimeters or fractional inches, then keep going beyond the length of one screen. • Choose 1/8, 1/16 or 1/32-inch precision • Move the zero point to start anywhere • Place A and B markers for a live distance • Continue measuring across as many ruler pages as you need • Put the scale on the left or right edge • Calibrate per phone for better real-world accuracy Your measurements and calibration values stay on your device.
FireIntel
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FireIntel empowers users to find the latest fire weather reports through the NWS API. The NWS website was never designed for mobile phone users. This app provides an easy, mobile-friendly route to find, and save the official tubular fire weather forecasts in your area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Infinite Ruler at none against FireIntel's 1. FireIntel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FireIntel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Infinite Ruler asks for nothing beyond the download.
Infinite Ruler ships an update every 7 months, FireIntel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infinite Ruler | FireIntel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Savoie | Matthew Elms |
In-app purchases
Infinite Ruler
No in-app purchases
FireIntel
- FireIntel Premium$1.99
