Comparison

RulePad vs Plank

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

Head to head
About

RulePad

Features
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RulePad is your all-in-one measurement toolkit. Screen rulers, AR measurement, protractor, and photo measurement — everything you need in one app. RULER • Multiple rulers on a free-form canvas • L-ruler for measuring corners • Metallic silver design with precise tick marks • Full-screen ruler mode with edges on all four sides • Pinch-to-resize protractor for angle measurement • Custom calibration for any device AR MEASURE • Tap to measure distances in the real world • Flexible tape mode — follow curves and edges • Close loop for floor plans with area calculation • Drag to adjust placed points • Screenshot measurements with annotations • Triangle and polygon angle display PHOTO MEASURE • Measure objects in photos • Calibrate with preset reference objects (coins, cards, paper) • Pinch to zoom for precision placement • Track sizes over time HISTORY • All measurements saved automatically • Export to 2D technical drawings Privacy Policy: https://quietbyte.io/privacy-rulepad.html

About

Plank

Features
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Plank turns a list of parts into a printable cut diagram for the boards and sheets you already buy at the lumberyard. Type in your parts and the stock you have on hand, then let Plank pack them onto your boards. The math matches the shop, the diagram prints, and nothing leaves your device. - Grain direction is a per-part toggle the solver actually respects - Saw blade kerf is subtracted from every cut, so the layout matches your blade - Fractional inches are the primary input, with millimeters and centimeters - Per-part stock thickness, so a thin part never lands on a thick board - The solver runs on device, with no network and no account - Every solve shows a receipt - boards used, total waste, and any parts that did not fit - Export a printable diagram with labels, dimensions, and a summary block - Round-trip projects through the Files app, and export parts as generic CSV Try your first project and check the math before you decide. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDX9pxPOlUJl_skVUHPi99mAw0y2B2BYd_v1mJkoF3xW3rlOcW5KlYd4t93MMbbGhctSTnBTy7d_l6/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RulePad4 screens
Plank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RulePad at none against Plank's 1. RulePad also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plank sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RulePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RulePad versus Plank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRulePadPlank
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUMING LAIAndrii Bashta

In-app purchases

None

RulePad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Plank

One-time1
  • Plank Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is RulePad free?
RulePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plank free?
Plank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RulePad or Plank have ads?
Neither RulePad nor Plank shows ads.

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