Comparison

MapRuler for paper map vs Arda Translate

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

Head to head
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

Arda Translate

This app provides private, on-device voice and text translation for two-way conversations. It supports multiple languages and allows for offline use after initial setup, ensuring your audio and text are never sent to the cloud.

Highlights
  • On-device speech recognition and translation
  • Private, no cloud data transmission
  • Two-way conversation mode
  • Personal live translation with text display
  • Type for translation when speaking is inconvenient
  • Supports 17 languages
  • Offline functionality after initial setup
Features
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Speak across languages with Arda Translate on iPhone and iPad. After setup, speech recognition and translation run on your device. Your conversation audio and text are not sent to a cloud translation service. TWO-WAY CONVERSATIONS Choose a language for each person and hold the microphone while speaking. Live translated text appears as you speak, and the final phrase updates in place when you release. Rotate the upper pane for someone sitting opposite you. PERSONAL LIVE TRANSLATION Choose incoming and output languages, then tap Start to keep listening through pauses. Follow the translated text, scroll back, or jump to the latest phrase. Turn on read aloud if you prefer spoken translations; listening pauses during playback and resumes afterward. Stop listening whenever you choose. MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE Type when speaking is inconvenient. Shared menus follow a supported device language, with English as the fallback. Each conversation pane keeps its instructions and privacy label in that person's selected language. Choose from English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Dutch, Turkish, and Polish. No account, ads, or subscription. Initial setup asks permission to download a large translation model; Wi-Fi is recommended. Speech and voice availability depend on your device and selected languages. For everyday conversations. Do not rely on Arda Translate as your only translation source for medical, legal, emergency, or safety-critical situations.

Screenshots

MapRuler for paper map3 screens
Arda Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Arda Translate at none against MapRuler for paper map's shown. Arda Translate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). MapRuler for paper map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapRuler for paper map ships an update every 6 months, Arda Translate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MapRuler for paper map versus Arda Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRuler for paper mapArda Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermitsunori oishiArdaBot, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MapRuler for paper map

No in-app purchases

None

Arda Translate

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 Arda Translate free?
Arda Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapRuler for paper map or Arda Translate have ads?
MapRuler for paper map shows ads; Arda Translate does not.
Which is updated more often, MapRuler for paper map or Arda Translate?
MapRuler for paper map ships an update every 6 months, and Arda Translate fortnightly. Most recently, MapRuler for paper map was updated on November 6, 2026 and Arda Translate on November 5, 2026.

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