Comparison

Camera Measure vs Tape Measure™

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

Head to head
About

Camera Measure

Transform your phone into a precise camera ruler for measuring distance, length, angles, and areas directly from photos. Use common reference objects for accurate, contact-free measurements in various everyday and professional scenarios.

Highlights
  • Measure distance and object size from photos
  • Use reference objects for calibration
  • Measure length, angles, areas, and circles
  • Supports various units of measurement
  • Measure from saved photos and gallery images
  • Zoom and edit tools for precision
Features
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MEASURE DISTANCE AND OBJECTS WITH YOUR CAMERA – FAST, ACCURATE AND CONTACT-FREE Turn your iPhone into a powerful camera ruler, tape measure, and precision measurement tool. Measure distance, length, angles, areas, and circles directly from photos - no physical tools required. Stop guessing. Get accurate measurements in seconds. Simply place a reference object such as a credit card or sheet of paper, take a photo, and start measuring instantly. PRECISION MEASUREMENT FOR EVERY SITUATION From everyday tasks to professional use, measure anything from large outdoor objects to very small details with high accuracy. • Measure distance and object size from photos • Works for both large-scale and fine measurements • Accurate down to sub-millimeter precision depending on conditions SMART MEASUREMENT WITH REFERENCE OBJECTS Use common items to calibrate your measurements: • Credit card • A4 or Letter paper • CD or DVD • Coins • Any custom object with known size Measure large, small, distant, or hard-to-reach objects without contact. MEASUREMENT MODES Length Mode
Measure distance and object size in any direction and compare multiple objects. Angle Mode
Measure angles, slopes, and lengths using dual rulers. As well as for large objects that do not fit on the screen. Area Mode / Freehand Drawing
Calculate the area of irregular shapes using intuitive freehand tracing. Circle Mode
Measure radius, diameter, circumference, and area of circular objects. As well as for large objects that don't fit entirely in the photo. ADVANCED FEATURES • Measure from saved photos • Import and measure images from your gallery • Zoom and edit tools for precise alignment • Supports meters, centimeters, millimeters, inches, um and nm • Relative measurements based on reference objects • Works with high-resolution and scientific images • Suitable for detailed and technical measurement tasks HOW IT WORKS Step 1: Place a reference object in the same plane as the object you want to measure
 Step 2: Take a photo
 Step 3: Align the measurement tools using zoom and editing for precise results REAL-LIFE USE CASES • Measure objects and distances on scaled plans • Check baggage dimensions • DIY, woodworking, and crafting projects • Measure large outdoor objects such as houses or trees • Compare height of people • Measure fabric, cloth, and surface areas • Measure objects from photos, including fish or previous catches • Measure mechanical parts such as bolts, nuts, and bearings • Use as an angle finder or pitch gauge • Measure small objects such as jewelry, screws, and insects • Analyze X-ray images with a reference WHY CHOOSE THIS APP • Replaces ruler, tape measure, and area calculator • Measure anytime using only your phone and camera • Works for both quick everyday tasks and professional applications • Ease of use

About

Tape Measure™

Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create floor plans, scan objects in 3D, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Offers a wide array of tools for various measuring tasks.

Highlights
  • Tape Measure
  • Ruler
  • Height Tool
  • 2D & 3D Floor Plans
  • 3D Scanner
  • Area Tool
  • Imperial and Metric support
Features
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Join 10M+ people using our tools to get the job done. Tools and Features: • Tape Measure • Ruler • Height Tool • Bubble Level • 2D Floor Plans • 3D Floor Plans • 3D Scanner • Area Tool • TV Sizer • Surface Level • Flashlight • Screenshots • Snap & Chain measurements • Imperial and Metric • Much more Measure anything with precision & accuracy. Advanced AI and computer vision transform your iPhone into a digital toolset that's always on hand. - New - Tape Measure is available on Apple Vision Pro! Note: - The Level Tool & Flashlight are currently not available on iPad devices. - The 3D Floor Plan tool requires a Lidar enabled iPhone or iPad. Get the job done with Tape Measure Pro: Subscribing to Tape Measure Pro gives you access to all Tools & Features within the app plus an ad free experience while you are an active subscriber: • You can subscribe to a weekly, monthly or yearly plan that comes with a free 3 day trial. • The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via iTunes Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases our subscriptions. Terms: tapemeasure.app/terms Privacy: tapemeasure.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camera Measure4 screens
Tape Measure™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tape Measure™ at Free against Camera Measure's $2.99. Tape Measure™ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Camera Measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, 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

Tape Measure™ is free to download; Camera Measure costs $2.99 up front. Tape Measure™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Camera Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tape Measure™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure™ has 90K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Camera Measure's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tape Measure™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, Tape Measure™ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Camera Measure versus Tape Measure™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera MeasureTape Measure™
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (64 ratings)4.4 (90K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews38.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6490K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisTech.Projects LLCLevel Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Camera Measure

All ratings64 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative57.9%

Tape Measure™

All ratings89,541 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews687 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative57.4%

Bugs and requests

Camera Measure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tape Measure™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Measurements randomly shift or disappear
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Flashlight feature not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow customization of measurement units
  • Improve accuracy of measurements
  • Provide more free tools without subscription
  • Make subscription pricing more reasonable

In-app purchases

None

Camera Measure

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tape Measure™

Subscriptions3
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tape Measure Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Camera Measure free?
Camera Measure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tape Measure™ free?
Tape Measure™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Measure or Tape Measure™?
Tape Measure™ is rated higher. Camera Measure averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Tape Measure™ averages 4.4 from 90K ratings.
Do Camera Measure or Tape Measure™ have ads?
Neither Camera Measure nor Tape Measure™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Measure or Tape Measure™?
Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, and Tape Measure™ every 5 days. Most recently, Camera Measure was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tape Measure™ on November 7, 2026.

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