Comparison

Pixel Ruler Pro vs HelloBlue

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Ruler Pro

Features
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Measure any pixel on screen with pinpoint accuracy. Detect UI elements instantly with AI. Pick colors in HEX, RGB, and HSL — all in one tool. Pixel Ruler is the essential companion for designers, developers, and anyone who cares about pixel-perfect precision. Whether you're checking spacing between elements, identifying colors, or analyzing UI layouts, Pixel Ruler streamlines your workflow. KEY FEATURES: • AI-Powered Element Detection — Automatically recognize UI components using on-device machine learning. No internet required. • Precision Pixel Measurement — Measure distances, widths, and heights down to the exact pixel. Drag rulers across any screen content. • Smart Spacing Analysis — Instantly measure gaps between detected elements. Perfect for verifying design specs and layout consistency. • Advanced Color Picker — Tap any pixel to grab its color in HEX, RGB, or HSL format. Copy values with a single tap. • On-Device Processing — All detection and measurement happens locally on your device using CoreML. Your screenshots stay private. • Clean, Focused Interface — A minimal UI that stays out of your way so you can focus on what matters: the details. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS: Pixel Ruler is designed for UI/UX designers reviewing mockups, front-end developers verifying implementations, QA engineers catching visual regressions, and product managers who demand visual precision. Import screenshots or capture directly from your screen, then measure, detect, and pick colors — all without leaving the app.

About

HelloBlue

This tool streamlines Bluetooth Low Energy device debugging. It allows users to scan, inspect GATT services, exchange data in real-time, and automate testing sequences. Capture and export logs for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify BLE devices
  • Inspect GATT services and characteristics
  • Read and monitor characteristic values live
  • Send and receive messages in real-time
  • Automate repetitive testing sequences
  • Capture and export logs
Features
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HelloBlue turns your iPhone or iPad into a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) debugging tool. Scan nearby devices, connect in a tap, explore every service and characteristic, send data, and watch the traffic live, all in one clean app. Built for firmware engineers, IoT developers, testers, and hardware makers who need to inspect and talk to BLE devices quickly. KEY FEATURES - Scan and connect Discover nearby BLE devices with live signal strength (RSSI). Search by name or UUID, sort by name or signal, rename devices, and reconnect to recent devices automatically. - Services and characteristics Browse every GATT service and characteristic. Read values as hex and text, write data, and subscribe to notifications. Give services and characteristics names that make sense to you. - Send data your way Send in Hex, String, or JSON. Save frequently used commands as quick texts and resend them with one tap. - Live operation logs Watch reads, writes, notifications, and errors stream in real time from any screen. Filter entries and turn auto-scroll on or off. - Session history Every session and automation run is saved. Review past logs, rename them, export them to share with your team, or delete what you no longer need. - Automation workflows Chain connect, write, delay, and loop steps into reusable flows. Set message intervals and repeat counts, and choose whether each step stops or continues on failure. - Location history HelloBlue records where a device was each time it connects, making it easier to find again. - iPhone and iPad Works on both, with layouts designed for each screen. Bluetooth must be turned on, and HelloBlue needs Bluetooth permission to scan and connect. Location history requires location permission. Some features depend on the services and characteristics your device provides. HELLOBLUE PRO Start for free: scan, connect one device at a time, browse services, read values, and try writing, quick texts, log export, and automation with a limited number of uses. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited simultaneous connections, unlimited writes, quick send with saved commands, unlimited log export, and automation workflows. Pro plans and pricing: - Weekly: $0.99 - Monthly: $1.99 - Yearly: $9.99 - Lifetime (one-time purchase): $29.99 Prices are shown in US dollars. Actual charges may vary depending on your region and local currency. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings after purchase. The lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew. Privacy Policy: https://emma-app.top/#/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: developer_emma@163.com

Screenshots

Pixel Ruler Pro2 screens
HelloBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Ruler Pro at none against HelloBlue's 4. HelloBlue's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HelloBlue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pixel Ruler Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Ruler Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, HelloBlue weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Ruler Pro versus HelloBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Ruler ProHelloBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#157 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.英 陈

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Ruler Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HelloBlue

Subscriptions3
  • Week Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Month Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Year Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$24.99

Questions

Is Pixel Ruler Pro free?
Pixel Ruler Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloBlue free?
HelloBlue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Ruler Pro or HelloBlue have ads?
Pixel Ruler Pro shows ads; HelloBlue does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Ruler Pro or HelloBlue?
Pixel Ruler Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and HelloBlue weekly. Most recently, Pixel Ruler Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and HelloBlue on October 28, 2026.

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