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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Flatbed is a private PDF scanner for iPhone. Scan documents, receipts, and notes into crisp PDFs with on-device OCR. No account needed, and your scans never leave your device unless you turn on iCloud sync. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning and text recognition happen on your iPhone. Documents stay 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, invoice, whiteboard, or note. Edge detection finds the page, corrects perspective, and produces a clean scan. Turn on Auto-Capture and Flatbed captures the moment the page is steady. FIND ANY WORD On-device OCR reads the text in every scan, with no internet connection required. Search your whole library by keyword and copy text straight from a page. SEARCHABLE PDFS Export PDFs with selectable, searchable text, or share pages as images. Share via AirDrop, Files, Mail, or any app. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Sort receipts, bills, contracts, and paperwork into folders and tags. Long-press to select several documents and move, export, or delete them together. ENHANCE EVERY PAGE Apply non-destructive filters per page: Original, Color Enhanced, Grayscale, Black & White, or High Contrast. Exports always match what you see. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Keep complete documents, including pages, titles, folders, tags, and OCR text, in sync across your devices through your private iCloud database. Flatbed has no access to that data. FLATBED PRO Flatbed is free to download and saves up to 3 documents. Within that limit, you can share a standard PDF for free. Pro adds searchable PDFs, image export, unlimited documents, full-text search, filters, batch actions, and App Lock. Flatbed Pro is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase or when the trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Customers who previously bought Flatbed Pro keep full Pro access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://commerce-infrastructure.github.io/flatbed/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Easy Reference Measure at none against Flatbed's 3. Flatbed's advantage is update cadence (every 4 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Easy Reference Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.
Easy Reference Measure ships an update every 9 days, Flatbed every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 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 4 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 Weekly$4.997 Days
- Flatbed Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Flatbed Pro$9.99
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