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.
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)
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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, Arda Translate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapRuler for paper map | Arda Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mitsunori oishi | ArdaBot, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MapRuler for paper map
No in-app purchases
Arda Translate
No in-app purchases
Questions
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