Architects Ruler vs Scale Ruler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Architects Ruler
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Architects Ruler is made by architects for architects. And designers. Simple and convenient, a quick tool to get grip on all dimensions on any scale.
Scale Ruler
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Scale Ruler brings a realistic triangular scale to your iPhone, designed for drafting, measuring, studying, and everyday reference. Explore multiple scale standards with a smooth, swipeable ruler interface that recreates the familiar look and feel of a physical triangular scale. KEY FEATURES • Realistic Triangular Scale View all three scale faces and swipe smoothly through detailed graduations. • Multiple Scale Standards Choose from commonly used standards for China, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and more. • Custom Scale Ratios Create your own scale setup by adjusting ratios and graduations for individual ruler faces. • Labels & Markers Add custom labels and markers directly to the ruler for scale notes, project names, dates, and other references. • Automatic & Manual Calibration The app can calibrate based on your device display, with manual fine-tuning available using a physical ruler when greater precision is required. • Night Mode Use a darker interface for more comfortable viewing in low-light environments. Whether you're an architect, designer, engineer, student, model maker, or simply need a convenient scale reference, Scale Ruler puts a versatile triangular scale right on your iPhone. Some advanced customization features may require an in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scale Ruler at every 2 weeks against Architects Ruler's every 3 months. Scale Ruler also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Architects Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scale Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Architects Ruler ships an update every 3 months, Scale Ruler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Architects Ruler | Scale Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gijs Raggers | 佳 赵 |
In-app purchases
Architects Ruler
- Lifetime scales menu$0.99
Scale Ruler
- Scale Ruler Pro$1.99
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