Measure vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Measure's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Measure
This App
AR Ruler Lite
Contender
Core Identity
DeveloperJatisari Inovasi StudioZOOMO Inc.Aexol StudioCa Li SaTue Nguyen MinhBEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITEDInfotoo International LimitedLIIP StudioOrange ViewRobust Research And Development Ltd.
CategoryUtilitiesProductivityUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesLifestyleUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.1 / 54.0 / 53.4 / 51.7 / 54.3 / 54.6 / 51.8 / 54.5 / 55.0 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count1,7021404335,0463,0251261015
PriceFreeFree$2.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJul 27, 2018May 29, 2015Sep 9, 2017Mar 31, 2018Mar 28, 2013Jul 29, 2024Nov 23, 2012Nov 12, 2024Mar 22, 2026Mar 13, 2026
Last UpdatedDec 12, 2025Oct 20, 2024Mar 2, 2019Apr 2, 2018Jan 2, 2026Mar 31, 2026May 11, 2026May 9, 2026Apr 29, 2026Apr 5, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedexcellent--negative-negativemixed--
Score50/10085/100--35/100-30/10070/100--
Praises
  • Ad-free and native experience
  • Simple and functional design provides a reliable tool for everyday measurement tasks
  • Ad-free experience and lack of aggressive monetization build strong user trust
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  • Simple and straightforward interface allows for immediate measurement without complex setup or calibration
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  • Automated photo categorization
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Complaints
  • Lack of persistent storage
  • AR instability
  • Camera activation failures on specific hardware prevent the calibration feature from functioning
  • Visual obstruction of the zero mark makes precise initial measurements difficult
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  • Aggressive paywalling of basic measurement units like inches forces users into unwanted subscription models
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  • Authentication failures
  • Subscription gating of basic features
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Requests
  • Measurement history log
  • Adjusting the ruler start position to improve visibility of the first measurement
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  • Implementation of a one-time purchase option instead of recurring weekly subscription fees
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Native iOS system-level integration ensures stability
  • Ad-free, zero-cost model sustains brand trust
  • Clean, ad-free utility design sustains high user trust
  • Calibration-by-object mechanism provides high-accuracy utility without proprietary hardware
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  • Immediate, no-calibration interface lowers entry friction
  • Camera-based measurement expands utility beyond screen limits
  • Broad international category presence drives organic discovery
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  • Proprietary Certi-mark visual recognition mechanism provides a verifiable security layer for brand owners.
  • AI-driven duplicate detection [version: latest]
  • iCloud-specific storage management [version: latest]
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  • On-device processing ensures user privacy
  • AI-powered scanning reduces manual search time
Weaknesses
  • No persistent measurement history log
  • 3.09-star rating indicates core accuracy frustration
  • Camera initialization failures on specific hardware
  • Zero-mark label placement obscures initial measurement precision
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  • Weekly subscription gate for basic units
  • Inaccurate measurement results vs physical tools
  • Intrusive advertising degrades measurement flow
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  • 1.75-star iOS rating indicates severe platform-specific stability issues.
  • High-friction authentication flow causes user churn.
  • Subscription-gated privacy features [pricing: subscription]
  • 0.7★ rating gap vs established category leaders [metric: rating]
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  • Subscription-gated deletion creates high churn risk
  • Limited review volume hinders social proof
Pricingfreefreemiumpaidfreefreemiumfreemiumfreesubscriptionfreesubscription
MomentumZombieMaintenanceZombie-MaintenanceActiveMaintenanceZombie--
Update Cadence1 versions2 versions, ~26d avg5 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~90d avg5 versions2 versions, ~1d avg1 versions--

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