Comparison

MapRuler for paper map vs Smart AddressBook

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

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About

MapRuler for paper map

Features
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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)

About

Smart AddressBook

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Turn your address book into a living, visual experience! Smart AddressBook lets you place your favorite contacts directly on a map — even on a beautiful 3D globe powered by Apple Maps. Whether you’re a frequent traveler, a digital nomad, or just love visualizing your network around the world, this app gives you a smart, intuitive way to manage and remember where your people are. Key Features - Interactive Map & 3D Globe — Switch instantly between standard and realistic globe view. - Pin Your Contacts — Create pins for friends, family, or clients right at your current location. - Editable Notes — Add a personal note or description for each contact. - Custom Emoji Pins — Choose a smiley or color that matches your contact’s vibe. - Native Contact Integration — Creates and links contacts directly in your iPhone or iPad Address Book. - Private iCloud Sync — Your pins and notes are securely stored in your private iCloud space. - Move Pins Easily — Drag and update a contact’s position anytime. - Remove Without Deleting — Deleting a pin won’t remove the contact from your iPhone. - Pro Version — Enjoy unlimited contacts (free users can pin up to 5). Why You’ll Love It Unlike a simple contact list, Smart AddressBook turns your relationships into a geographic story — perfect for travelers, professionals, and anyone who enjoys seeing their world come alive. Your data stays private, on your iCloud only — no external servers, no tracking, no hidden syncs. Just you and your map of people. Available for iPhone & iPad See our therms and conditions provided by Apple, EULA terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MapRuler for paper map3 screens
Smart AddressBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart AddressBook at none against MapRuler for paper map's shown. MapRuler for paper map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MapRuler for paper map versus Smart AddressBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRuler for paper mapSmart AddressBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermitsunori oishiGenuisoft

In-app purchases

None

MapRuler for paper map

No in-app purchases

None

Smart AddressBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapRuler for paper map free?
MapRuler for paper map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart AddressBook free?
Smart AddressBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapRuler for paper map or Smart AddressBook have ads?
MapRuler for paper map shows ads; Smart AddressBook does not.

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