MapRuler for paper map vs Carkomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapRuler for paper map
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Mapruler is application to measure the distance of a map in the trip magazines. ※ Attention: I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the scales. ■ How to use: ・ You set a scale and put iPhone on a map.(Step1) ・ When you drag a scale, a light blue indicator will be displayed. ・ You drag it to the position that you want to measure.(Step2) ・ The measured value are displayed with the "distance" "travel time". ※ When the time required is within one minute, it is displayed with one minute. ・ You can choose speed among 3km/h, 4km/h, 5km/h. ・ The measured value are added when you tap the button "add". The result is displayed by a total value.(Step3) ・ When you tap a "reset" button, measured value, an indicator are reset. ・ You can lock a reduced scale with a switch. Sorry, an advertisement is displayed during unlocking. ・ When you finish application, a total value, measurements, the indicator are reset. ■ Reduced scale setting method ・ The choice of the reduced scale with the picker. Please choose the reduced scale that you want to set among a picker. ・ Input of the reduced scale denominator You tap an "input" button. and you tap “scale" button. You input a reduced scale denominator, and you tap "Done" button. A scale is displayed in a locked state. ・ Input of the distance You tap an "input" button. and you tap “distance" button. You input distance (m) for 1cm in the map, and you tap "Done" button. A scale is displayed in a locked state. ■ Specification of Mapruler - reduced scale setting range 1:100〜1:200,000 - Maximum total value 999km - Indication of the distance under 100m unit of distance:m(one decimal places) over 100m〜under 1000m unit of distance:m over 1000m unit of distance:km(three decimal places)
Carkomo
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Carkomo is your go-to platform for car rentals in Zimbabwe, offering an extensive selection of vehicles from multiple trusted rental providers. Whether you're planning a business trip, a family vacation, or simply need a reliable car for daily commutes, Carkomo provides you with a seamless booking experience and competitive rates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Carkomo at none against MapRuler for paper map's shown. Carkomo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapRuler for paper map ships an update every 6 months, Carkomo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapRuler for paper map | Carkomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mitsunori oishi | Mamuri Software Services (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
MapRuler for paper map
No in-app purchases
Carkomo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MapRuler for paper map free?
Is Carkomo free?
Do MapRuler for paper map or Carkomo have ads?
Which is updated more often, MapRuler for paper map or Carkomo?
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