Comparison

RulerApp vs Ruler & Digital Caliper

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

Head to head
About

RulerApp

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a precise on-screen ruler. Hold any small object against the screen and read its exact size — no tape measure, no guesswork. FEATURES • Accurate out of the box — no manual calibration. Ruler scale is calculated from your exact device's screen density. • Switch between centimeters, inches, or both at once. • Drag to drop a crosshair anywhere and read precise X/Y measurements from the corner. • Toggle a grid overlay (off, major lines, or major + minor) for finer alignment. • iPad extras: hover measurements with a trackpad or Apple Pencil, and keyboard shortcuts (U for units, G for grid) with a hardware keyboard. Simple, fast, and always in your pocket.

About

Ruler & Digital Caliper

Features
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Measure small, flat objects on your iPhone with an edge ruler and two-jaw digital caliper. On supported iPhone models, start with an approximate device-based screen scale. For a physical check, align a ruler with a 20 mm reference on screen. Lifetime access requires a separate one-time purchase and adds repeated measurements and a session workspace: view a result, use it as a reference, and compare the next object. Results and references remain in the current session. TWO FOCUSED TOOLS • Edge ruler with a movable origin and end marker • Digital caliper with two independently adjustable jaws • Magnified contact guide for placing markers at object edges • Fine-adjust controls for small position changes • Reset markers without resetting calibration FOUR UNIT FORMATS • Millimeters • Centimeters • Decimal inches • Fractional inches, rounded to the nearest 1/64 BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD ALIGNMENT Keep a small object flat against the usable screen edge, move the contact points to its edges, and read the result. Switch tools and units as you work. Use portrait or either landscape orientation, and lock orientation while aligning an object. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Measurement values and marker positions are calculated on your iPhone. There is no account, advertising, camera access, or measurement server. Limited privacy-conscious product analytics never include measurement values, marker positions, or calibration data. Calibration and preferences are stored locally. A PRACTICAL SCREEN TOOL Results depend on calibration, alignment, display settings, screen protectors or cases, and the object being measured. Recalibrate after changing iPhone or Display Zoom. For important measurements, compare the result with a known physical reference. Ruler & Digital Caliper is not a certified measuring instrument. Support: https://rulercaliper.app/support Privacy Policy: https://rulercaliper.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://rulercaliper.app/terms

Screenshots

RulerApp3 screens
Ruler & Digital Caliper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RulerApp at none against Ruler & Digital Caliper's 1. RulerApp also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Ruler & Digital Caliper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RulerApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RulerApp versus Ruler & Digital Caliper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRulerAppRuler & Digital Caliper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu RancourtYurii Koshkin

In-app purchases

None

RulerApp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ruler & Digital Caliper

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is RulerApp free?
RulerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ruler & Digital Caliper free?
Ruler & Digital Caliper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RulerApp or Ruler & Digital Caliper have ads?
Neither RulerApp nor Ruler & Digital Caliper shows ads.

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