Comparison

TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper vs Digital Ruler Pro

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

Head to head
About

TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a real-size ruler and caliper. When you don't have a ruler handy, just lay a small object on the screen and pinch it between the two bars - the size is shown in millimetres, big and clear. Great for screws, buttons, batteries, SD cards, sticky notes and other small things. Features - Real-size mm grid (horizontal & vertical) - Two measuring bars with a big millimetre readout - Switch between width and height - Auto-scaled from your device's screen; if it's ever off, calibrate in one tap against a credit card or coin How to use 1. Tap Measure 2. Place an object on the screen 3. Align the two bars to its edges 4. Read the big number Pro (one-time purchase) - Exact 0.1 mm readout (the free version reads to the whole millimetre) - Inches & fractional inches (to the nearest 1/64, shown together with cm) - Share / save the result as an image - Measurement history with labels The grid, calibration and whole-millimetre measuring are always free. Notes - Only objects that fit on the screen can be measured. - Measures flat dimensions (width, diameter, length). - Objects rest directly on the screen - take care not to scratch it.

About

Digital Ruler Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a precise digital ruler. Measure any object in seconds — in centimeters or inches, with no internet connection required. KEY FEATURES • Linear Ruler — accurate cm and inch measurement with a draggable pointer • 2D Measurement — measure length and width at the same time • Device Calibration — calibrate with a credit card, ID card or A4 paper so results stay reliable on any screen • Measurement History — save, review and manage every reading • Lock Mode — freeze the current reading and take a clean screenshot HOW IT WORKS 1. Calibrate once with a standard object (a credit card works great) 2. Place the object you want to measure on the screen 3. Drag the pointer to the edge and read the result instantly DIGITAL RULER PRO Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no auto-renewal: • Additional calibration objects (ID card, A4 paper) • Unlimited measurement history • Advanced export with watermark control • Enhanced sharing options Already purchased Pro? Tap "Restore Purchases" on the upgrade screen. PERFECT FOR Home DIY, crafts, sewing, education, furniture checks, package sizing and professional field work — a ruler is always in your pocket. ACCURACY TIP A screen ruler is most accurate after calibration. For best results, calibrate once per device and keep the phone flat and steady while reading. PRIVACY All measurements and settings are stored locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit or share your personal data. No analytics, no ads, no tracking. No internet connection required. Privacy Policy: https://digitalrulerprivacypolicy.vercel.app/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper4 screens
Digital Ruler Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Digital Ruler Pro at 16.0 against TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Digital Ruler Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper versus Digital Ruler Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchCaliper Ruler & CaliperDigital Ruler Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuhei Yamamoto学友 刘

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper

One-time1
  • TouchCaliper Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Digital Ruler Pro

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper free?
TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Ruler Pro free?
Digital Ruler Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper or Digital Ruler Pro have ads?
Neither TouchCaliper Ruler & Caliper nor Digital Ruler Pro shows ads.

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