Best Free Digital Ruler Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free free digital ruler apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Digital Ruler Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Tape Measure™Tape Measure™Free4.4★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
2Ruler •Ruler •Free4.2★ (422)YesNoNov 2026
3Ruler ++Ruler ++Free3.5★ (954)NoYesNov 2026
4Ruler®Ruler®Free4.3★ (35K)NoYesNov 2026
5Life-Size RulerLife-Size RulerFree3.3★ (6)NoNoNov 2026
6AR Ruler: Digital Tape MeasureAR Ruler: Digital Tape MeasureFree4.6★ (977)YesYesNov 2026
7AR Ruler: Measuring AppAR Ruler: Measuring AppFree—YesYesOct 2026
8Digital Ruler ProDigital Ruler ProFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Digital Ruler

Tape Measure™#1

Tape Measure™ by Level Labs, LLC

Measure anything
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(90K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#54in Utilities
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Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create floor plans, scan objects in 3D, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Offers a wide array of tools for various measuring tasks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 🔍 Useful measuring tools
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
  • 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription
Ruler •#2

Ruler • by Matrix Software Co.

Includes Camera (AR) Ruler
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.2😞(422 ratings)
FreeAds
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Measure objects and distances with an on-screen ruler and augmented reality. Supports inches and centimeters, with features for linear sizes, angles, area, volume, and more. Save your measurements for later use.

What We Love

  • 👍 Basic caliper and spirit level included
  • ✅ Option to opt-out of data selling/sharing
  • 👌 Accurate measurements (Arabic review)

Room to Improve

  • 📏 Inaccurate measurements
  • 💥 Frequent app crashes
  • 💸 Limited free functionality (5" limit)
  • 🚫 Cannot switch to metric (cm)
  • 🤷 Unclear AR mode usage
  • ❌ No save or print option
  • ↩️ Unable to exit AR mode
  • ❓ No instructions on how to use
  • 📱 Assumes a single phone size
  • 📉 Ruler markings are incorrect (10ths instead of 16ths)
  • 👎 Generally poor user experience
Ruler ++#3

Ruler ++ by Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.

Measure lengths
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
3.5😞(954 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to measure lengths accurately in both inches and centimeters. It provides a simple and straightforward tool for quick measurements.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and quick to use
  • 👍 Includes both metric and Imperial measures
  • 🚀 Great for wanting to measure displayed length

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Measurements are not accurate
  • 🐛 Ruler not matching real-world measurements
  • 🐛 Ruler not scaling properly on different devices
  • 🔋 Ads make it impossible to use
  • 🔋 Constant, intrusive ads
  • 🔋 Ads with sound that can't be turned off

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FAQ about Free Digital Ruler

What are the best free digital ruler apps for iPhone?
Tape Measure™ tops our free digital ruler apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Tape Measure™ has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ free digital ruler apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.