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®

This augmented reality app transforms your phone into a versatile measuring tool. Accurately measure distances, surfaces, angles, and even detect studs. Visualize furniture placement and create floor plans with ease.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality tape measure
  • Surface and angle measurement
  • Floor plan creation
  • Laser and bubble level
  • Stud finder
  • Virtual furniture visualization
Features
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Tape Measure ® is the perfect and easy-to-use augmented reality tape measure and ruler right in your pocket! Tape Measure combines the power of AR with a wide range of tools and functionalities, to make sure you get accurate measurements in any possible situation. Get ready to measure anything, with just your phone! Tools and Feaures included: - Tape Measure, by pointing and shooting the ruler or by touching your phone directly to objects - Surface Measure & Angle Measure - Floor Plan to create accurate perimeter floorplans and Plan Library to save them - Laser Level & Bubble Level for precise and accurate measurements - Stud Finder to detect metal and wiring - Person’s Height - Virtual Furniture, TV Sizer and Painting to visualize how these items’ measures would fit in your space - Triangulation Measure - Laser Distance to measure far-away distances - 3D cube - Field Stencils to add field lines - Air Brush to draw in AR mode - Trajectory measurement - On-Screen Ruler - Vertical Height - Wall Draw to create new walls - Measurement History to keep track of your activity But that’s not just it! A Premium subscription to Tape Measure will also grant you access to the 3d design app Sweet Home 3D! Tape Measure is an essential tool that will smoothly complement Sweet Home 3D functionalities, and this bundle will allow you to create and visualize with great precision the house and projects of your dreams! Augmented Reality features require ARKit with an A9 processor or later (iPhone 6S or later). --- Privacy Policy: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/Tape-Measure-Privacy-Policy-1b9cf6557a088042b850c9577a3c6fc7?pvs=4 Terms & Conditions: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/Tape-Measure-Terms-Conditions-1b9cf6557a08802b8bc3d080e2ea95c2?pvs=4 If you have any questions or feedbacks, please contact us at [i](mailto:hello@aestheticappsandwidgets.com)nfo@sweethome3d.com —- Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly or yearly - Free trial: only on selected subscriptions - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription

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 (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (46K vs 64). Camera Measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape Measure® has 46K 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 48% of Tape Measure®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, Tape Measure® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 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)4.6 (46K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6446K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#109 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisTech.Projects LLCAI Photo Editor Lab SRL

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 ratings44,950 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews503 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative48.3%

Bugs and requests

Camera Measure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tape Measure®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes device
  • Measurement results not visible on screen
  • Inability to progress past initial setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add-on for floor plan drawing with measurements
  • Percent of slope measurement
  • Ability to customize measurement display location

In-app purchases

None

Camera Measure

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tape Measure®

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year

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 4.6 from 46K ratings.
Do Camera Measure or Tape Measure® have ads?
Tape Measure® shows ads; Camera Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Measure or Tape Measure®?
Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, and Tape Measure® every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Measure was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tape Measure® on October 29, 2026.

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