Comparison

Camera Measure vs Range

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

Range

Measure distances to targets using your device's camera and GPS. Aim at an object, move a set distance, and aim again to get an estimated distance and altitude. Best for distances under 500 meters.

Highlights
  • Measure distance to targets
  • Estimate target altitude
  • Works best under 500 meters
  • Requires clear sky view for GPS
  • Calibrate movement distance
Features
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Range-Finder IT REALLY WORKS!! Measure distances from your device to a Target! Works best on distances less than 500 meters. How it works: - Aim a Target and press A button. - Walk to left or right at specific distance (default 6 meters). - Aim same target again and press B button. - The estimate distance and altitude of target will appear on your screen. Use it with confidence in the field or at your favourite activities. Warning! - For accurate results, don't shake your hands while aiming the target. - Have a clear view of the sky to achieve better GPS signal. - Walk exactly distance to left or right. You can calibrate any time from settings panel.

Screenshots

Camera Measure4 screens
Range2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Measure at 3.8 against Range's 1.8. Camera Measure also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (64 vs 4). Range's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Camera Measure costs $2.99 and Range $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Measure holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Measure has 64 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Range's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, Range every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Measure versus Range: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera MeasureRange
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (64 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings64 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisTech.Projects LLCSavvas Petrou

Customer experience

Camera Measure

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

Range

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Camera Measure

No in-app purchases

None

Range

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Measure free?
Camera Measure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Range free?
Range costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Measure or Range?
Camera Measure is rated higher. Camera Measure averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Range averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Camera Measure or Range have ads?
Neither Camera Measure nor Range shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Measure or Range?
Camera Measure ships an update every 4 months, and Range every 8 months. Most recently, Camera Measure was updated on October 12, 2026 and Range on October 7, 2026.

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