Easy Reference Measure vs Flatbed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Easy Reference Measure
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Measure real-world lengths directly from your photos—fast and simple! This app turns your smartphone into a powerful measuring tool. By including a reference object such as a ruler or a coin in your photo, you can instantly calculate the actual size of any object captured. Whether for research, DIY, or hobbies, this app makes measuring more accessible than ever. *Key Features Accurate length measurement from photos Use reference objects (rulers, coins, cards, etc.) to set the scale Zoom, pan, and reset gestures for precise control Double-tap to reset zoom and position Save and share annotated images with measurement results *How It Works Capture or Select a Photo Take a new photo with your camera or select one from your gallery. Make sure to include a reference object such as a ruler or a coin. Set Calibration Points Tap the start and end points of the reference object (e.g., the 0 cm and 10 cm marks of a ruler). Enter the real-world length between these two points to calibrate the scale. Measure the Object Tap the start and end points of the object you want to measure. The app instantly calculates and displays the actual length. Save and Share The measurement result is added as a clear annotation on the photo. Save the annotated image and share it via email, messaging apps, or social media. *Use Cases Check the size of pipes, screws, gaskets, etc. Measure materials and objects for DIY projects Document lengths for study and research Assist in laboratory, or experimental records Complex Shape Length Simple, intuitive, and reliable. With this app, your smartphone becomes a portable digital ruler—always ready when you need it.
Flatbed
Transform your device into a rapid, private document scanner. Capture, enhance, organize, and export documents with on-device processing and OCR for secure, searchable files.
- Private on-device scanning
- Intelligent edge detection
- Auto-capture functionality
- Non-destructive image filters
- On-device OCR for text search
- Folder organization
- Searchable PDF export
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Scan documents, receipts, and notes into PDFs — privately, on your iPhone. Share standard PDFs for free. No Flatbed account and no subscription. Keep everything local, or opt in to private iCloud sync. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning and OCR happen on your device. Documents remain local unless you enable iCloud Sync. Flatbed never sends your scans to our servers and never tracks you across apps or websites. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any document, receipt, whiteboard, or note. Intelligent edge detection finds your document, corrects perspective, and produces crisp scans automatically. Turn on Auto-Capture and scans fire the moment your document is steady — no tap required. ENHANCE WITH FILTERS Apply non-destructive image filters to every page: Original, Color Enhanced, Grayscale, Black & White, or High Contrast. Each page keeps its own filter, and exports always reflect your choices. SEARCH YOUR DOCUMENTS On-device OCR extracts text from every scan — no internet connection is required for recognition. With Pro, search your library by keyword and export PDFs with selectable, searchable text. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Enable iCloud Sync to keep complete documents — including full-resolution pages, titles, folders, tags, and OCR text — available across your devices through your private iCloud database. Flatbed has no access to that data. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create folders to sort documents by project, client, or category. Rename, move, and rearrange anything. Long-press to enter multi-select mode and batch delete, move, or export. EXPORT & SHARE Share a standard PDF for free within the three-document limit. Pro adds searchable PDFs and individual image export. Share via AirDrop, Files, Mail, or any app through the standard share sheet. FLATBED PRO Unlock image filters, full-text OCR search, searchable PDF export, and batch operations with a single purchase. No subscription — pay once, use forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Reference Measure at none against Flatbed's 1. Flatbed's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Flatbed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Easy Reference Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.
Easy Reference Measure ships an update every 9 days, Flatbed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Easy Reference Measure | Flatbed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideo Nose | Commerce Infrastructure LLC |
In-app purchases
Easy Reference Measure
No in-app purchases
Flatbed
- Flatbed Pro$9.99
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