Comparison

Range Finder・Tape Measure vs Scan.it

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

Head to head
About

Range Finder・Tape Measure

Transform your phone into a powerful measuring tool using augmented reality. Accurately measure distances, areas, perimeters, and heights of objects and rooms simply by pointing your camera. Ideal for home improvement, design, and quick on-the-go measurements.

Highlights
  • Measure distances with camera
  • Calculate area and perimeter
  • Estimate object heights
  • AR overlay for real-time measurements
  • Works on various surfaces
  • Supports imperial and metric units
Features
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Measure distance, area and perimeter with the camera you already carry. Range Finder gives you three ways to get a number, so you are not stuck when the target is too far for AR or you have no tape at hand. REFERENCE MODE — MEASURE THINGS THAT ARE FAR AWAY Most camera measuring apps stop working a few meters out. Reference mode does not use AR at all — it works as a camera rangefinder. Pick an object whose real height you know — a person, a car, a traffic cone, a door, a suitcase — line the outline up with what you see through the camera, and the distance appears. Pinch to zoom and drag with one finger to fit the outline precisely. It keeps going long after a tape measure runs out and where a short-range AR ruler gives up — the building across the river, the tree next door, the sign on the other side of the road. DISTANCE MODE — POINTS, LINES AND BENT PATHS Drop two AR points and read the straight line between them. Range Finder also splits that line along gravity, so you get the vertical height and the horizontal distance separately instead of one diagonal number. Keep adding points and it measures a multi-segment polyline — useful for a wall that turns a corner or a path that is not straight. AREA MODE — SURFACES AND PERIMETER TOGETHER Place three or more points, and the shape closes into a polygon. You get the area and the perimeter in the same result card, which is what you actually need when you are pricing flooring, turf, paint or fencing. REFERENCE OBJECTS Reference outlines cover people (adult and child), cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and trucks, city and folding bikes, scooters, traffic cones, bollards, fire hydrants, doors, suitcases and backpacks, office chairs, standing desks, bookshelves, fridges, washing machines, microwaves, bottles and cans, basketballs and bowling pins. A reference height can be adjusted to match the object in front of you. MEASUREMENT HISTORY YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE Every finished distance and area measurement can be saved with a screenshot, the value and a timestamp. Rename entries, mark favorites, filter them, and share a single record or a whole filtered set as CSV. The last 200 measurements are kept on the device. FEATURES • Reference distance from a known height, no AR required • Distance calculator for two AR points, with vertical and horizontal breakdown • Multi-point polyline for bent paths and total segment length • Area calculator: polygon area with perimeter in the same reading • Reference outlines for people, vehicles, doors and cones, with adjustable heights • Metric and imperial units, adjustable decimal places • Crosshair aiming, guide lines and on-screen prompts • Saved history with screenshot, favorites, rename and CSV export • Haptic feedback and a language picker PRIVACY AND LIMITS Everything is calculated on your device. There is no account, no sign-up, and your measurements and screenshots never leave the phone. Range Finder does not use GPS, maps or satellite imagery — it measures what the camera can see, not a plot drawn on a map. It is not a laser instrument either: AR and reference readings are estimates, good enough to plan, price and compare, not a substitute for a calibrated instrument when an official figure is required. Point, measure, save. Download Range Finder and get the number you need. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

Scan.it

Features
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Scan.it is a fast and powerful PDF scanner and document scanner app for iPhone. Scan documents, receipts, notes, invoices, IDs, and photos in seconds. Convert paper documents and images into high-quality PDF files with a simple and intuitive scanner app. Edit, organize, and export documents anytime directly from your device. PDF SCANNER & DOCUMENT SCANNER • Scan documents with your camera • Scan receipts, invoices, notes, and contracts • Scan IDs, passports, and paper files • Convert photos to PDF instantly • Scan to PDF in seconds OCR SCANNER • Extract text from images and PDFs • Recognize and copy text quickly • Improve productivity with OCR scanning EDIT & ORGANIZE • Crop, rotate, and enhance scans • Adjust brightness and readability • Edit pages before export • Merge multiple pages into one PDF EXPORT & SHARE • Export high-quality PDF files • Share documents via apps or email • Save files locally on your device • Protect PDFs with a password IMPORT FILES • Import photos and existing PDFs • Combine multiple documents into one file • Work with files from Photos and Files FAST & PRIVATE • Clean and minimal interface • Built for speed and simplicity • No complicated setup • Your documents stay securely on your device PREMIUM FEATURES Premium subscription unlocks full access to all features: • Unlimited document scanning • Unlimited imports and exports • OCR text recognition • PDF editing tools • Merge documents into one PDF • Password-protected PDF export • Add signatures, text, images, and watermarks • Lock documents with a PIN code SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Subscriptions can be managed in your App Store account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase Privacy Policy: https://fainmobile.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://fainmobile.com/terms

Screenshots

Range Finder・Tape Measure4 screens
Scan.it4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan.it at none against Range Finder・Tape Measure's shown. Scan.it also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Range Finder・Tape Measure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan.it sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Range Finder・Tape Measure ships an update every 6 weeks, Scan.it every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Range Finder・Tape Measure versus Scan.it: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRange Finder・Tape MeasureScan.it
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.LUKE AUSTIN HAUUSON

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Range Finder・Tape Measure

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
2 purchases

Scan.it

Subscriptions2
  • Scan.it - Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Scan.it – Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Range Finder・Tape Measure free?
Range Finder・Tape Measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan.it free?
Scan.it is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Range Finder・Tape Measure or Scan.it have ads?
Range Finder・Tape Measure shows ads; Scan.it does not.
Which is updated more often, Range Finder・Tape Measure or Scan.it?
Range Finder・Tape Measure ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scan.it every 2 weeks. Most recently, Range Finder・Tape Measure was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan.it on October 3, 2026.

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