# Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler

> Meter: measure length, height

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1020133524](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1020133524)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1020133524`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Grymala sp. z o.o.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (2,618 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-03
- **First published:** 2015-09-13
- **Size:** 283 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/measuring-tape-photo-ruler/id1020133524)
- **Website:** [https://www.grymalaltd.com/](https://www.grymalaltd.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.grymalaltd.com](https://www.grymalaltd.com/)

## Description

Prime Ruler is a versatile measurement tool that blends augmented reality (AR) rulers with traditional on-screen tools. It enables precise lengths, heights, areas, volumes, and angles using AR, along with a flexible measuring tape for curved shapes, bubble level and surface level for alignment, and an on-screen ruler. The Photo Ruler feature lets you measure objects from photos using reference items.

New features include a redesigned interface, plan mode for visualizing results, and Projects to save and manage measurements. A Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks unlimited projects with a 3-day free trial. Ideal for construction, design, and everyday tasks, Prime Ruler puts accurate measurement at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #37,507 — Overall
- #12 — tool
- #30 — prime
- #38 — size

## Review summary

Users repeatedly report that Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler is plagued by ads and paid subscriptions that can block or disrupt use. The ruler itself is consistently inaccurate across devices, with inches not matching real measurements and even removal or hiding of the inches option after updates. The UI is confusing post-update, with layout changes obscuring the ruler. Some reviews also note unauthorized charges and refund problems related to subscriptions.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Used to do what I needed (past use)

### Cons

- Ads and paywalls / frequent ads and mandatory subscription
- Ruler is frequently inaccurate and not to scale (inches off, cm misleading)
- Inability to switch units after updates (inches missing / only cm)
- Confusing UI after update / layout obscures measurements
- Unauthorized charges / refunds issues with subscriptions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1020133524)