Noxtra vs Rules Measure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Noxtra
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Noxtra turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, monochrome light radiator that stays awake while the app is open. Use it as a night lamp, a gentle bedside glow, or a quick, low-distraction light source when getting up at night. Instead of switching on harsh room lighting, you can dial in a softer, radiant light in seconds. The setup is effortless and direct. No ads. No clutter. No distractions. Just light when you need it. Noxtra is also a practical accessory for close-up and macro photography. Add a subtle hue to a scene, shape highlights on reflective surfaces, and use your device as a compact lighting tool in a larger creative setup. For makers, designers, and builders, Noxtra also works as a live color reference. Tune hue, chroma, brightness, and alpha visually, then copy the current HTML hex or RGBA value with a tap. Press and hold to edit exact values directly. Features: - Full-screen calming light with hue, chroma, and brightness controls - Adjustable alpha for softer layered light output - Screen stays awake while the app is active on iPhone and iPad - Fast single-tap show and hide for controls - Double-tap toggle between brightness and chroma adjustment - One-tap copy for HTML hex and RGBA color values - Press-and-hold editing for exact `#HEX`, `RGBA`, and alpha values - Clean interface built for focus, speed, and low distraction Whether you want a gentle evening light, a portable color tool, or a subtle photographic accent, Noxtra keeps it simple and ready in an instant.
Rules Measure
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Rules turns your iPhone and iPad into calibrated, practical measurement tools. Use Rules to measure with confidence on screen: - Standard Ruler with imperial and metric units - Protractor Tool with a draggable ray for angle measurement - Shape Display for circles, rectangles, triangles, and polygons at real size - Polygon Tool with perimeter, area, edge lengths, and interior angles - Actual Size Viewer to display images at true physical size using image DPI metadata Built for accuracy: - Per-device display calibration - Manual calibration override for custom tuning - Fast unit switching between imperial and metric - Clean interface optimized for quick, repeatable measurements Whether you are checking print/layout scale, design dimensions, or geometry, Rules gives you reliable on-screen measuring tools in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Noxtra at 15.0 against Rules Measure's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Noxtra | Rules Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ravi Umadi | Davis McDowell |
In-app purchases
Noxtra
No in-app purchases
Rules Measure
No in-app purchases
Questions
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