Comparison

Caliper&Ruler vs Caliperly

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

Head to head
About

Caliper&Ruler

Transform your device into a precise digital caliper for measuring objects in inches and millimeters. Features intuitive drag-and-measure functionality and accurate screen calibration using common items.

Highlights
  • Dual measurement units (inches/millimeters)
  • Intuitive drag-and-measure interface
  • Accurate screen calibration
  • Custom calibration options
  • Universal device compatibility
Features
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Unlock Precision – Your Essential On-Screen Measurement Tool! Turn your iPhone or iPad into a versatile digital caliper. Measure objects accurately in inches and millimeters with an intuitive and easy-to-use interface. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, student, designer, or professional, Caliper provides precise measurements wherever you need them. Key Features: - Dual Measurement Units: Easily measure in both inches and millimeters. - Intuitive Drag-and-Measure: Simply drag the slider to measure objects instantly. - Accurate Calibration: Calibrate your screen using everyday objects such as credit cards, AA batteries, rulers, or CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray discs. - Custom Calibration: Use any object with a known length for precise adjustment. - Universal Compatibility: Designed for iPhone (landscape only) and iPad (all orientations). Download Caliper and experience accurate measurements anytime, anywhere.

About

Caliperly

Features
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Caliperly is a unit converter designed with precise movement—every detail serves a purpose. THE DIFFERENCE Most converters are calculators with a unit dropdown. Caliperly is a precision instrument. The interface features visual caliper jaws that respond to your touch. Swipe to adjust values and watch the jaws move. It's tactile, intuitive, and unlike anything else on the App Store. FRACTIONS MODE Woodworkers, machinists, and makers: this is for you. Toggle between decimal (5.25) and fractional display (5 ¼). Enter measurements the way your tape measure reads them. Supports 1/16" precision. No more mental math. WIDGET-FIRST Convert without opening the app. Add Caliperly to your home screen or lock screen. Glance at your last conversion or tap to open directly to a specific category. The widget shows the same precision instrument aesthetic as the full app. 10 CATEGORIES - Length — inches, feet, meters, centimeters, millimeters, yards, miles, kilometers - Mass — pounds, ounces, kilograms, grams, stones, tons (US/UK/metric labeled) - Temperature — Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin - Volume — gallons (US/UK labeled), liters, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts - Area — square feet, square meters, acres, hectares - Speed — mph, km/h, knots, m/s - Time — seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks - Data — bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB (binary/decimal toggle) - Pressure — psi, bar, pascal, atmosphere - Energy — joules, calories, BTU, kilowatt-hours DESIGNED WITH INTENT No ads. No clutter. No generic calculator aesthetic. Caliperly draws inspiration from precision instruments—the kind you'd find in a watchmaker's workshop. Brushed metal textures, jewel-red accents, and typography that feels engraved, not printed. FEATURES - Visual caliper jaws that move as you adjust values - Fractions mode with ⅛ and ¼ keys on the keypad - Jog dial—swipe horizontally for fine adjustments - Precision lock—control significant digits - Favorites—save your most-used conversions - History—50 recent conversions - Home screen widgets (small, medium, large) - Lock screen widgets - Copy results with one tap - VoiceOver accessible - Works offline PRO (Optional) Unlock unlimited favorites and five premium instrument themes: Anodized, Graphite, Brushed Steel, Matte Black, and Brass. — Caliperly. It's a caliper, not a calculator.

Screenshots

Caliper&Ruler4 screens
Caliperly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caliperly at none against Caliper&Ruler's 1. Caliperly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Caliper&Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Caliperly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Caliper&Ruler versus Caliperly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaliper&RulerCaliperly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJun YamabeMoshiu Tomonata Knox Ii

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Caliper&Ruler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Caliperly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caliper&Ruler free?
Caliper&Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caliperly free?
Caliperly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Caliper&Ruler or Caliperly have ads?
Neither Caliper&Ruler nor Caliperly shows ads.

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