Measuring Apps We Recommend

Here’s a list of phone apps we recommend using if you need help measuring or figuring out angles.

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Apple's App Store Room Measuring Apps

AR Ruler App

AR Ruler app uses augmented reality technology (AR) to tape measure the real world with your smartphone’s camera. Target aim on the detected plane and start to use the AR tape measure tool.

Pros

  • Modern interface
  • AR-based
  • Reliable measurements

Cons

  • Ads
  • Pricey subscription
  • Requires separate app for floor plan

Measure App

Turn your iPhone or iPad into a tape measure with Measure. Measure enables you to quickly gauge the size of real objects, a person’s height, and it can automatically provide the dimensions of rectangular objects.

Pros

  • Present by default
  • User-friendly interface
  • Guided instruction prompts

Cons

  • A limited set of features
  • Requires modern iPhone

Tape Measure App

Measure anything with precision & accuracy. Advanced AI and computer vision transform your iPhone into a digital toolset that’s always on hand.

Pros

  • Measure anything with precision and accuracy
  • 3D floor plan tool

Cons

  • Ads
  • Some features only unlocked with yearly subscription

Moasure App

Convenient and easy to use, Moasure is a 300m/1000ft tape measure, ruler, protractor and a goniometer (angle measurer) – all in one simple app.

Pros

  • Intuitive UI with no ads
  • Helpful tutorials
  • Variety of measurement options

Cons

  • Requires a modern smartphone for accurate results
  • Tutorials can get annoying

PLNAR App

More than a measurement app, PLNAR uses the latest in AR technology to measure & create 3D models of any interior rooms in real-time.

Pros

  • AR-based
  • Can create 2D and 3D room plans
  • Generate CAD file

Cons

  • No Android app
  • Too advanced

Google Play Room Measuring Apps

AR Ruler App

AR Ruler app uses augmented reality technology (AR) to tape measure the real world with your smartphone’s camera. Target aim on the detected plane and start to use AR tape measure tool.

Pros

  • Modern interface
  • AR-based
  • Reliable measurements

Cons

  • Ads
  • Pricey subscription
  • Requires separate app for floor plan

Ruler (NixGame) App

Ruler app includes the following functions: unit converter (mm to inches, centimetres to inches), calculation of the length, straight line, calculation of area, defining the thread pitch, calliper, ruler online, etc.

Pros

  • Translates to 15 languages
  • Reliable measurements
  • Simple calibration

Cons

  • Ads
  • No tutorials

Ruler (Xalpha Lab) App

A simple, user-friendly and accurate ruler for your phone! Use a coin or a credit card to calibrate the ruler anywhere you don’t have a real ruler!

Pros

  • Free forever
  • No ads
  • Simple calibration

Cons

  • No iPhone app
  • No tutorials
  • Set to inches by default

ImageMeter App

With ImageMeter, you can annotate your photos with length measurements, angles, areas, and text notes. That is much easier and self-explaining than drawing a sketch. Take photos of buildings to plan construction work and insert the required measurements and notes directly into the picture. Organize and export the images directly on your phone or tablet.

Pros

  • Bluetooth connectivity to laser distance meters
  • Model-scale mode
  • Measure on PDF images

Cons

  • High in-app purchases
  • Too advanced
  • Pricey subscription

CamToPlan App

CamToPlan is revolutionary thanks to augmented reality; the tape measure is held on your screen as if it were real, in 3D! You can take measurements using the video on your device effortlessly: baseboards, walls, furniture dimensions, carpet… There is no need to kneel on the ground to take measurements. Even simpler than a ruler or a laser rangefinder!

Pros

  • AR-based
  • No ads
  • Modern interface

Cons

  • Paid app
  • Need data or Wi-Fi to access app

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