ARrayVue Lite vs Sixteenths
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARrayVue Lite
This app uses augmented reality and GPS to help you measure directions, place virtual markers, and lay out accurate geometries in the real world. It's ideal for surveying, construction planning, and outdoor mapping.
- Measure azimuth between points
- Place virtual markers by direction and distance
- AR-based rectangle layout
- Real-world visualization with AR
- Accurate GPS integration
- Field layout and planning
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A field compass you can finally trust. ARrayVue® Lite reads true-north bearings from GPS and augmented reality (AR) — not your phone's magnetometer — so nearby steel, rebar, vehicles, and local magnetic disturbances don't pull it off course, and there's no declination to set. From that same calibrated foundation it also measures distances and bearings between points, lays out new points and rectangles, and captures corner elevations — all visualized right in your camera view. Whether you're laying out a solar array, surveying land, planning an installation, marking boundaries, or aligning structures, ARrayVue Lite turns your phone into a practical field layout and directional-measurement tool. KEY FEATURES G-Compass — Calibrated AR Compass Read a stable true-north heading referenced to GPS, free of the magnetic interference and declination errors that throw off phone compasses and even quality sighting compasses. Readings are already true north — there's no magnetic declination to add or subtract. Sight the bearing to any object using the on-screen aiming crosshair. Two Point Measurement Mark two points — such as existing stakes — to instantly read the azimuth (bearing) and distance between them, so you can verify a layout was set correctly. Two Point Layout Place a point at a specified distance and azimuth from a reference point. Stake out with accurate orientation and spacing, even where tall grass or obstacles defeat a tape measure. Rectangle Layout Enter length, width, and orientation, and ARrayVue Lite generates the four corners in real space — so you can confirm the array fits the location and stake it out square. Walk to each corner to record its elevation and reveal the site's slopes for planning. Real-World AR Visualization See points, lines, and layouts overlaid directly onto your surroundings through augmented reality — no guesswork translating a drawing to the ground. Accurate GPS Integration A short guided calibration anchors every measurement to real-world coordinates and true north; from then on, your operations inherit that accuracy. IDEAL FOR - Solar array layout - Surveying and field layout - Construction and site planning - Land measurement - Outdoor mapping and orientation - Engineering and field operations HOW IT WORKS ARrayVue Lite calibrates augmented reality to GPS with a short walk between two points, then holds that reference as you work. For best results, use it outdoors with a clear view of the sky. ARrayVue Lite helps you plan, measure, and visualize spatial layouts with confidence — directly in the world in front of you.
Sixteenths
This app simplifies complex construction calculations by handling feet, inches, and fractions accurately. It offers specialized solvers for common jobsite tasks like stairs, roof pitch, and concrete, with results saved automatically for easy recall. It's designed for offline use and provides a one-time purchase for full access.
- Exact fraction math for feet and inches
- Ten jobsite solvers (stairs, roof pitch, etc.)
- Automatic result saving and naming
- Offline functionality
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Conversions to yards, meters, mm, board feet
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Sixteenths turns tape-measure math into instant answers. Type 12' 6-3/4" the way you say it, get exact fractions back, and cut it right the first time. Built for carpenters, framers, electricians, remodelers, and anyone who thinks in feet and inches. Stop scribbling math on drywall. Stop trusting a phone calculator that turns 3/16" into 0.1875 and rounds your cut wrong. Sixteenths does construction math the way the trades actually work — try it free, and keep it on whatever terms suit you. ► EXACT FRACTION MATH Feet, inches, and fractions are first-class keys Every value stays a true fraction — never off by a 1/16" Resolutions from 1/2 down to 1/64 Instant conversions: yards, meters, cm, mm, board feet ► NEW: CONDUIT BENDING* Offsets, 90° stubs, 3- and 4-point saddles, rolling offsets Every mark measured from the conduit end, in sixteenths Tells you which bender mark to line up — arrow or rim notch Multipliers and take-ups straight from the Klein and Greenlee charts 1/2" to 1-1/4" EMT, bends from 10° to 60° ► TEN JOBSITE SOLVERS* Stairs — risers, treads, stringer, opening from one measurement Roof Pitch — pitch, angle, rise, run, diagonal Hip & Jacks — hip/valley length and every jack cut to length Conduit Bending — offsets, stubs, and saddles marked to Concrete — yards, bags, waste, and what to order Balusters, Circle & Arc, Compound Miter, Materials, Boa ► A TAPE THAT REMEMBERS* Every calculator result saved automatically, with its exact value Name the numbers that matter — "Stair riser," "Garage s Recall them days later, still dead on ► BUILT FOR THE JOBSITE Works fully offline — basement, crawlspace, forty minut No account, no sign-in, no ads, no tracking Your numbers never leave your phone ► WHO IT'S FOR Carpenters, framers, electricians, GCs, remodelers, deck builders, stair builders, roofers, concrete crews, finish carpenters, serious DIYers — anyone who measures in sixteenths. *Solvers and the tape are part of Sixteenths Pro. ► FREE TO TRY. YOURS ON YOUR TERMS. Download and start calculating — no card, no account. The calculator gives you ten free calculations to prove the math before it asks for anything. Sixteenths Pro unlocks unlimited calculations, all ten • Yearly — $49.99/year, with a 3-day free trial • Monthly — $4.99/month, cancel anytime • Lifetime — $99.99 once, yours forever Every plan includes every solver we add after it. Tied to your Apple ID, restores free on any new device. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Built for the tool pouch. Download Sixteenths and measu Questions? support@sixteenthsapp.com Privacy Policy: https://www.sixteenthsapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.sixteenthsapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ARrayVue Lite at 5.0 against Sixteenths's 3.7. ARrayVue Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Sixteenths's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Sixteenths sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARrayVue Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
ARrayVue Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
ARrayVue Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Sixteenths every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARrayVue Lite | Sixteenths |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solar Foundations USA, Inc. | Dreamer Apps |
Customer experience
ARrayVue Lite
Sixteenths
In-app purchases
ARrayVue Lite
No in-app purchases
Sixteenths
- Sixteenths Pro$39.99
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