AR Ruler vs Sensor Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
AR Ruler
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Stop guessing sizes and remeasuring by hand. Check distance, area, height, angle, and level right where you stand, then save or share the result in seconds. KEY TOOLS Measure spacing with Distance mode for quick point-to-point checks. Trace walls, counters, or edges with Polyline mode to total multiple segments in one measurement. Outline a surface with Area mode to calculate floor space, tabletops, or wall sections. Check corners and slopes with Angle mode. Measure vertical height from the floor to a point with Height mode. Use Level mode for a live bubble level while you align frames, shelves, or furniture. Pick haptic feedback Off, Light, or Medium when a point lands on a surface. Long-press the main reading to copy the measurement in meters, centimeters, feet and inches, and inches. Share a measurement snapshot, save the image to your Photos, or export a PDF. Save measurements to History with a preview image, then find them again from search on your phone. Reopen a saved measurement in the camera view later with Reopen in AR. Start a measurement or show your last measurement with a voice shortcut. Switch modes safely with a confirmation if you already placed points, and bring back a cleared measurement with Undo Clear. PERFECT WHEN Use Distance mode when you want to know if a sofa, table, or rug will fit before you move it. Use Polyline mode to follow a baseboard, countertop edge, or fence line without adding up sections yourself. Use Area mode when planning paint, flooring, or furniture layout for a room. Use Height mode to check a doorway, plant, shelf space, or wall feature from floor level. Use Level mode while hanging art, straightening a frame, or lining up a shelf. Use Angle mode when comparing corners, slopes, or tilt. THE DIFFERENCE AR Ruler: Distance & Area helps you measure real spaces with your camera and keep the results organized. It combines six measurement modes in one place, so you can go from a quick distance check to an area estimate, an angle reading, a height measurement, or a bubble level without changing apps. Saved measurements are easy to revisit. History keeps a preview image, search on your phone can bring you back to a past result, and Reopen in AR lets you return to certain saved measurements in the same space later. If camera access is off, the app shows a clear path to Settings so you can get back to measuring. PAID FEATURES Pro adds Height mode, Level mode, PDF export, and the ability to reopen supported saved measurements in the camera view later. Free use includes core measuring tools, while Polyline and Area measurements are limited to 8 points each before Pro is required. You can also watch an ad to get one PDF export for 24 hours. Camera access is required to place measurement points in your space. Photo access is only used when you choose to save an image. Try AR Ruler: Distance & Area the next time you need a tape measure, area calculator, angle finder, height checker, or level in your pocket. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
Sensor Toolkit
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Sensor Toolkit turns your iPhone into a clean, practical set of everyday measurement tools. Use it when you need a level, compass, vibration meter, magnetometer, heading reader, sound meter, ruler, protractor, timer, or metronome without switching between separate apps. Built for quick checks, field work, DIY tasks, practice rooms, and daily utility, Sensor Toolkit keeps each tool focused on the measurement in front of you. Key features: ⢠10 tools in one app Level, Compass, Vibration, Magnetometer, Heading, Sound Meter, Ruler, Protractor, Timer, and Metronome. ⢠Real-time sensor readings Clear visual feedback helps you read tilt, direction, sound level, vibration, magnetic field strength, angles, time, and tempo at a glance. ⢠No ads while measuring Measurement screens stay clean, focused, and distraction-free. ⢠Sound and vibration logs View live measurement changes over time and save chart images when you need a record. ⢠Practical instrument-style design Dark, high-contrast screens make readings easy to check quickly. ⢠Privacy-conscious permissions Permissions are requested only when a tool needs them. Microphone audio is used for sound level measurement and is not saved by the app. Sensor Toolkit is designed for practical reference measurements. Results depend on your device sensors, calibration, and environment, so it is not a replacement for certified professional measuring equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sensor Toolkit at none against AR Ruler's 10. Sensor Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). AR Ruler's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AR Ruler sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sensor Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AR Ruler | Sensor Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | ā |
| Ads | Yes | ā |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | ā |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandeep Bhandari | Hangik Lee |
In-app purchases
AR Ruler
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- AR Ruler Pro ā Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Yearly Subscription Discount7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription Sale$14.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription Special$19.991 Year
- AR Ruler Pro ā Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Forever Pro Discount$79.99
- Pro Unlock: Lifetime$99.99
Sensor Toolkit
No in-app purchases
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