Comparison

ArchMM vs Scale Ruler

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

Head to head
About

ArchMM

Features
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Architectural scale, without the guesswork. ArchMM is a focused iPhone utility for scenic designers, model makers, architects, students, and anyone moving between real-world dimensions and physical scale models. Choose a conversion direction, enter the measurement you already know, select the drawing scale, and get a result ready to use in your drafting, model-making, or 3D-printing workflow. FEATURES • Convert full-size feet and inches to model millimeters • Reverse model millimeters to full-size feet and inches • Work at 1:1 or use standard architectural scales from 1″ through 1/16″ • Compare converted lengths with common 3D-printer bed dimensions • Copy results with one tap • Keep your selected scale and printer ready for the next calculation • Work offline with no account, advertising, analytics, or tracking ArchMM keeps the calculation close, clear, and out of the way—so you can return to the drawing, model, or printer setup in front of you.

About

Scale Ruler

Features
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Scale Ruler brings a realistic triangular scale to your iPhone, designed for drafting, measuring, studying, and everyday reference. Explore multiple scale standards with a smooth, swipeable ruler interface that recreates the familiar look and feel of a physical triangular scale. KEY FEATURES • Realistic Triangular Scale
View all three scale faces and swipe smoothly through detailed graduations. • Multiple Scale Standards
Choose from commonly used standards for China, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and more. • Custom Scale Ratios
Create your own scale setup by adjusting ratios and graduations for individual ruler faces. • Labels & Markers
Add custom labels and markers directly to the ruler for scale notes, project names, dates, and other references. • Automatic & Manual Calibration
The app can calibrate based on your device display, with manual fine-tuning available using a physical ruler when greater precision is required. • Night Mode
Use a darker interface for more comfortable viewing in low-light environments. Whether you're an architect, designer, engineer, student, model maker, or simply need a convenient scale reference, Scale Ruler puts a versatile triangular scale right on your iPhone. Some advanced customization features may require an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

ArchMM4 screens
Scale Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArchMM at none against Scale Ruler's 1. Scale Ruler's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Scale Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArchMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArchMM ships an update every 2 weeks, Scale Ruler every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ArchMM versus Scale Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchMMScale Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon Davis佳 赵

In-app purchases

None

ArchMM

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scale Ruler

One-time1
  • Scale Ruler Pro$1.99

Questions

Is ArchMM free?
ArchMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scale Ruler free?
Scale Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArchMM or Scale Ruler have ads?
Neither ArchMM nor Scale Ruler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArchMM or Scale Ruler?
ArchMM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scale Ruler every 3 weeks. Most recently, ArchMM was updated on October 9, 2026 and Scale Ruler on October 9, 2026.

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