Ruler® Reviews

by Fireball 1025

Ok, starting with the fact that this thing is not even that accurate, and even to use it for more than 5 seconds will cost me 5 dollars?!
What the hell? Also, just seeing that this trash “app” actually is only free when you use it for 3 seconds is completely outrageous! It’s not even worth your time and money, and I have no idea why there are so many good reviews on this thing. I first downloaded it just to use for homework, but after opening it for 2 seconds, a purchase ad came on, and I pressed “cancel”. Then, after 3 seconds of using the so-called “this app”, a message popped up: measure time “exceeded”. Buy the upgrade to cancel this limit or wait 20 seconds. EXCUSE ME? I used it for 3 seconds! How did I exceed any limit? Just thinking about this freaking app makes me want to hurl. How did Ruler even get 2-star ratings? After 30 seconds, I just deleted this stupid waste of my time. And developer, if you are reading this, go stick your head in a trash can, delete Ruler, and never make anything again, because you WILL mess it up... badly!
Ruler IS NOT RECOMMENDED!

by Jjkosy

As other reviews have stated, you get to use it for about ten seconds, and then you have to upgrade to continue or wait fifteen seconds to use the this app again. I got this without even looking at it because I needed it in a hurry for a class project. I get on my zoom, try to use the this app, and it locks me out before I could say “this is stupid.” It beats me why Ruler has a decent rating. I suspect fake reviews. I don’t usually hate on things like this, but this sorta deserves it.😔

by Donnieval4life

This was a fairly okay this app app. The free version used to be usable. However, the developer has recently included a timer that locks the screen and blurs the this app after about 10 seconds, with a prompt asking you to upgrade.

The prompt can only be dismissed after the 15 second countdown. You are then granted 10 more seconds to use Ruler , until you are yet again met with the same prompt. This behaviour repeats as long as you use Ruler .

This is absolutely rubbish. If one was actually trying to sell a product, I think it would be appropriate to allow the user more time to test out the feature set. I can definitively say that this will be removed from my device.

by Ronnie98765

It seems this developer is sooo desperate the publish apps claiming a free tool but do things like only offer it in one unit of measure and you must upgrade to change it. Additionally the “free tool” in this case the this app, only works for 10 seconds at a time then the screen goes grey and locks you out for 15 seconds asking to upgrade. So it basically times out which is so annoying and they hope people will upgrade. I was going to upgrade initially until I saw they bait-and-switch strategy and now I’m uninstalling. I didn’t realize this same developer made another angle finder tool I wanted to use and it was the same strategy. That’s uninstalled now too. Good luck.

by Brianatorfgfdhhe

A split second after I first opened Ruler , it asked me to leave a rating. I have to assume that this aggressive request for a rating based on zero information accounts for how it currently averages 4.3 stars, because once you actually start to use Ruler , you have about 5 literal seconds before it disengages and demands a purchase to continue use. ITS JUST A this app and there are plenty of genuinely free apps that don’t lull you into a “free” download only to shut you down before you can even assess what’s in front of you. I have no problem with people charging for their apps, but be honest about what you’re offering. Don’t download, and if you do, leave a rating.

by Pinalicia

Bro, they literally give you ten seconds to measure and then make you wait an additional ten seconds for it to reset. In that time I could have gone and grabbed an actual this app from the drawer. Like, you’re really making people pay to use your this app for longer than ten seconds? Premium this app? it would be cheaper to drive to the dollar store and buy your own actual this app. It’s just insulting and obnoxious that they would even TRY to get money out of you for something like this. even if they put an ad on it, for Christ’s sake that would be more respectable than making people pay for ten seconds of PREMIUM this app. Get out of town.

by Luo Qingchen

I downloaded Ruler to use inches but the free version only has centimeters. Also, Ruler only works for like 10 seconds, give or take, before you’re forced to look at a screen locking you from using Ruler that asks you to upgrade. If you’re patient, or don’t care so much about the time delay, then the free version is for you. I, on the other hand, am not in interested in buying the upgrade and will not keep Ruler.

by Handyman_remodler

Works ok for small objects. When measuring large things, like the span of a wall, it’s inaccurate to the point of being useless. Even after calibrating with reference photos it still is pointless. For example, standing about 6’ from a 32” doorway and panning from one side to the other yielded a measurement of 25” - The issue seems to be it only works when you can achieve a position of being perpendicular to the object and are relatively close. When measuring something large it’s impractical at best and generally not feasible. Waste of money.

by Memebellime

There is no way Ruler has 4.4 stars. Ruler doesn’t even let you use it for more than 10 sec before it shuts down unless you wait 15 secs or pay for the upgrade. I know for a fact that the 5/4 star ratings are fake and/or paid for. No one in their right mind would rate Ruler that high. Shame on Apple for allowing this scam of an app appear in their suggestions when you type in this app. It’s needs to be removed due to the predatory nature is Ruler.

by Cutiekinz222

Ruler is horrid if you don’t purchase the upgrade. I know it’s not a lot of money, but with this crisis that’s going on, I don’t have access to normal rulers and I don’t want to spend extra money on something that should be free. You get about 10 seconds to measure things before Ruler forces you to either wait 12 seconds or purchase the upgrade. This is unbelievably frustrating. I will never be redownloading this and I think it’s a total rip off. Thanks for nothing apart from frustrating me and giving me a headache.

by JapaJen

Ruler is a waste of money if you have an iPhone that has AR. There’s an app on your iPhone called Measure that’s way easier to use and more accurate. The AR measuring on this this app app is trash compared to apple’s measure app. The comparison measure photo feature is a waste of time as well, you have to take your picture with a coin next to your item you want measured for accuracy. Apple’s Measure app is wayyyyy quicker and more user friendly than any of the measuring apps out there. Also, the Measure app is free with your iPhone

by TekReviews

There is a set amount of SECONDS that you can measure for before the this app becomes pixelated and you are prompted to upgrade or wait 10 seconds before you can continue measuring. This repeats over and over. 10-15 secs of measuring and 10 secs of a pixelated screen prompting you to upgrade.

This this app only measures in CM, which is not bad. But for other users in US who don’t actively use CM, this can be highly impractical and you must pay to be able to measure in inches.

To devs: I recommend a better way to implement your “pro” version, one that does not disrupt the entire function of Ruler. Why even offer a free version?

Very disappointing design. The fact that Ruler has so many positive reviews, brings it to the top of the search screen in Ruler Store. This is quite literally the fine line between an “app” and a SCAM.

Apple must remove Ruler or bump it down on the search results and allow other, more consumer-friendly applications with more functionality, appear closer to the top.

Apple, IOS users often look at the star-rating when searching for an app. It’s one of the top points in deciding to download an app. Allowing this at the top of your search results is very anti-consumer.

by Lexibear1102

I was trying to find an app so I could could measure my nails easily and when I tried to, after a couple seconds a thing would pop up and cover the screen and would ask me to upgrade or wait like 12 seconds to continue with the free version. It would do this very often and when you’re trying to do something quickly it becomes annoying quick! I took a screenshot of the this app and deleted Ruler right after🙄

by Oakley The Dog

Downloaded and opened for use. Within 30 seconds received an upgrade notification for excessive use of Ruler. Waited out the five or so seconds it offered to use Ruler again, and the upgrade request happened once more within 30 seconds of use. Absolutely ridiculous to expect payment for an app (which looks to be solid) with this tactic. Deleted within 5 minutes of download and happy with another free app. Glad so many of you are happy with Ruler, but it’s not for me.

by Payzer93

It flashes the upgrade page in your face as soon as you open it, then it gives you about 30 seconds before your “time limit” runs out and you have to wait 10 seconds before you can use it though. The best part? That would have to be how the camera feature was advertised, yet you can only get it with the upgrade. Long story short, you get a funky dink this app that doesn’t work because you don’t have enough time. At least it was free.

by Anubii

App opened up with an immediate ad & request to rate it upon my FIRST TIME OPENING IT. 💀

I stared at it for a few seconds to comprehend it's UI & a new popup with a timer preventing me from even interacting with it appeared stating these oppressive timers can be stopped with the purchase of the premium version of Ruler .

I get advertising to profit, but this is ridiculous. I didn't even get to actually use Ruler before it ruined its experience.

by Zufalls_Autofocus

Free version only contains a metric this app and requires a paid upgrade to view standard measurements. Given that the illustrations the developer uses to advertise the free apps functionality includes the paid version’s this app with both metric and standard measurements, it is misleading.

The free version isn’t so much an App, as it is a pop-up ad for the payed version, which is an underhanded tactic and is why I gave it 2 stars. I’m fine with paying for an app if it’s honest, straight forward and fairly priced.

I found that the “3-in-1 this app” in Ruler Store is what I was looking for, an honest and straightforward free onscreen this app with the basic functionality of any this app, without annoying pop-ups.

(I have no affiliation with any app or it’s developers and included this recommendation as a consumer interested in helping other people find the best version of what they’re looking for.

by FloridaFlo

I wanted a this app that I could place directly on the item I was measuring & measure it accurately in cm. Perfect! I later found my tape measure & rechecked it & it was spot on.

I haven't measured anything large, but if they need a credit card as a reference length as other reviewers have noted, then I expect any card would do. I have numerous gas station cards all the same size!

by Capone1973

Well I tried the photo measurements using a quarter it’s rather accurate on a small item. As of measuring a larger object I haven’t tried it but I hope it will work. My old phone doesn’t have AR so the AR this app will not work but this Seems to be a good app I got the free version but watched like 3 videos to upgrade it to pro. So that’s a nice touch... you can check out other app that they have some are free so go ahead and check them out. I did and I’m happy so far.

by MbhIdiot

I was just looking for a basic this app when I downloaded Ruler. As soon as I started using it I noticed other features I thought I’d have to get separate apps for, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover these other great functions were already built-in with this single app. Kudos to the developers for a true 5-star app! I could not be more pleased. Thank you.

by Awer25

Ruler was good even with the ads, it worked just fine. It had the ability to measure in both inches and centimeters, which is all I needed. After the last update for “minor bug fixes”, I found out that they took away the ability to do inches in the free version, just centimeters. Taking away the main basic feature renders Ruler useless for me now. I hope they will put inches back, but for now I’ll look elsewhere.

by Spaceycat

I’ve had Ruler for years and I just updated it and the new version of Ruler requires you to pay to measure things in inches. I’m sorry but that’s not an ‘advanced’ feature in my opinion, it’s literally the most basic function of Ruler. I know it’s free but I no longer have any use for it so I’m deleting it.

by S Ann

Don’t be fooled by the photos, the free version of Ruler is for metric units only. I understand developers need to get paid and I wouldn’t mind paying a couple bucks for Ruler but I won’t for this one on principle. I searched for a this app in Ruler Store, found this free one with a bunch of high ratings, and downloaded it. It wasn’t until I opened it that I realized I had to pay for the full version to measure in inches. Because the developer misled me in the description in Ruler Store, I’ll pay for one elsewhere.

by Nick42986

It works better on an iPhone without AR feature than anything else, but it only works if you have a quarter.
You can’t adda measurement to a photo and have it figure it out. Even when a photo has a clear cut scale to it (i.e. a line up or a mugshot) it can’t figure it out.

by Shrinkfan

I use this little thing all the time. I think it's strength lies in its simplicity.

The only flaw is that every time I move the slider to an exact position it jumps off the mark the moment I let go. Maybe it’s my fat fingers but it would be nice if they could fix that.

by Cachinna

Just gave this a five-star rating and then got into Ruler and was told that to get inches (which used to be included) you now have to update to pro. If you just want centimeters, this is still a nice app, but seriously?

by Mach Uno

I downloaded free version last night. I wanted to get dimensions of object on picture without paper.
Free version limitation of three length arrows allows test of concept which was great.
Now considering upgrade, but haven’t checked price yet.

by Musaab750

After comparing between Ruler and the this app, it needs more accuracy

by Jem-cmi

They suggest using a credit card for a size reference but also support many other common objects such as coins. I doubt there is any nefarious intent.

by Oreo__J_R

Very handy to have when you are at the store and need to measure something.

by Mister Fix-it

I find it to be a big help when in a store needing to know the size of something as well as at home! Good job!