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Ruler® App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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✓ Stupidest App I’ve ever seen!Rubbish! One star is too much for it!.Version: 3.4.3
✓ Has gotten worse and worseYears ago this was a good free app. Then they changed it to show only centimeters. You have to upgrade to see inches. And now they time you out after a few seconds so all you see is a blurry screen for 10 seconds. Then you see the ruler for a few seconds, then back to the blurry screen. In other words, it’s useless as a free app..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Time to DELETE this AppI am forced to upgrade to have the ruler in centimetres!? Whoever thought of this should be fired! I can have other apps measuring in cm for free. App deleted..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Junk appJunk app that requires payment for any function to really work.Version: 3.5.9
✓ Fake five star reviewsNot free. Try to scam you into buying the upgraded app by putting on a very short time limit. Only reason review score is high is the fake five star reviews.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Don’t botherFree version gives you 5 seconds to measure and 10 seconds of adverts on a continuous cycle..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Reference object removalI don’t mind paying for the full features but I don’t want the reference object on my photos how do you remove it..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Barely FunctionalThis was a fairly okay ruler app. The free version used to be usable. However, the developer has recently included a timer that locks the screen and blurs the ruler 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 the app, until you are yet again met with the same prompt. This behaviour repeats as long as you use the app. 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..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Have to pay for metric? Seriously?Inches only unless you get the pro version. The 96% of the world that uses metric would like a word..Version: 3.4.1
✓ Awful Ad’sHow many upgrade Ad’s can this app force on you? Every 10 seconds you are forced to close another upgrade ad..Version: 3.5.3
✓ 2s time limit WTF ?!?!Ripware deleted.Version: 3.5.2
✓ Suddenly you need Pro to use CM but the upgrade doesn’t seem to work.The ruler app used to display centimetres as well as inches. Suddenly it wanted me to pay to upgrade to pro version of the app and be able to use centimetres. It was only 99p so I did upgrade. Yet the next time I came to use it again it won’t let me use centimetres and is again asking me to upgrade to the pro version..Version: 3.4.5
✓ CrapJust crap.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Awful appIt really does immediately ask you to upgrade, there's a less than 30 seconds timer to measure before a ridiculous cooldown, and it has ads. Can't believe this is allowed on the App Store..Version: 3.5.5
✓ 3 Seconds of UseWhat an awful app design. It lets you use it for 3 seconds and then makes you wait 15 seconds unless you pay to upgrade..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Easily the worst app I’ve ever downloadedDon’t do it. I even downloaded it a 2nd time just to write this review.Version: 3.5.5
✓ Are you jokingBro, 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 ruler from the drawer. Like, you’re really making people pay to use your ruler for longer than ten seconds? Premium ruler? it would be cheaper to drive to the dollar store and buy your own actual ruler. 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 RULER. Get out of town..Version: 3.5.4
✓ ARAR does not work at all despite paying for the app..Version: 3.5.9
✓ UselessThis is not a free app. Complete garbage unless you upgrade..Version: 3.5.4
✓ I have tried so hard to make this work but it wont.I wish I kept my $2 and got Cam2Plan for $20/year - it does what this is supposed to on the first try. I wish I could just ask the developer if I am missing something. His other free apps worked better. Hey, Dev, I want to change this rating and want my $2 back- so plz reply and tell me why I cant get the reference quarter to show up- I cant even get the cam to come on so that’s maybe jumping ahead. What I have is a ruler on a screen which is of little use. Help!.Version: 3.6.2
✓ What a joke.You can use this app for less than 10 seconds before it blocks and says “if you want to continue- you have to upgrade to PRO”. Also, if you’re wanting to measure in metric units (the unit of measurement used by the entire world except the US) you’ll also have to upgrade to pro and pay $$$. What a joke!!!!.Version: 3.5.3
✓ RobertasCan’t prioritise metric over imperial.Version: 2.5
✓ Terrible upgradeNewest upgrade has removed centimetres and only lets you view the ruler for a few seconds and then asks you to upgrade. Don’t bother, download a different app.Version: 3.5.3
✓ The unpaid version doesn’t even have cmThe App keeps asking me to review it even before used. So here you are: it current even support the metric system unless you pay. There are free Apps which do it better..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Worst appI cant believe i downloaded this app thinking i could finish my maths homework but no. this app only gives you inches and you have to pay for cm! i will never have second thoughts on deleting this app. i am sorry but it didnt come up to my standards.Version: 3.5.1
✓ Pro tipIf the first thing you do when you launch your app is ask for a review before presenting value, you get 1 star..Version: 3.5.7
✓ Too keenAsking me to rate the app as soon as it’s open.Version: 3.5.3
✓ AwfulYou can only use the ruler for about 15 seconds then it gives you a time out unless you upgrade. Ridiculous.Version: 3.5.3
✓ DO NOT DOWNLOADWhat a load of rubbish, only usable for 6 SECONDS before asking to upgrade?! Laughable..Version: 3.5.2
✓ Just deleted this appOnly measures in inches since latest update, why do you have to keep messing with a perfectly good app? Shall now be deleting from my device..Version: 3.4.3
✓ :(Putting a time limit on a ruler app is just money hungry.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Most annoying app everCon.Version: 3.5.3
✓ Trash and unnecessaryMakes you upgrade and locks you out and makes you wait before you can use again. Don’t waste your time.Version: 3.5.5
✓ Useless 👎Deleted it.Version: 3.5.5
✓ RubbishCan’t believe you have to pay for an upgrade to get cm??!!!!.Version: 3.4.3
✓ Metric Units OnlyDon’t be fooled by the photos, the free version of this app is for metric units only. I understand developers need to get paid and I wouldn’t mind paying a couple bucks for the app but I won’t for this one on principle. I searched for a ruler in the App 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 the App Store, I’ll pay for one elsewhere..Version: 3.4.3
✓ Only inchesWhat a piece of sht.Version: 3.5.8
✓ The iphone notch gets in the wayThis worked great on my older iphone, but when I got a new iphone, the notch gets in the way of the slider bar. Wish there was a way around this; possibly by rotating the screen to 180 degrees to use the notch-less side of the screen, or clearing the notch by shortening the length of the ruler.Version: 3.5.8
✓ Not very accurateTested it... and it falls a little short. I checked it and then by cross referencing between its own references. There maybe some slight parallax error over longer lengths but even setting ref at A4 long side... to measure something of similar length it just wasn’t accurate. Use this as a guide only . Do not rely on this if it’s important. Measure twice ...cut once..Version: 2.3
✓ No wayThere is no way this app has 4.4 stars. This app 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 this app that high. Shame on Apple for allowing this scam of an app appear in their suggestions when you type in ruler. It’s needs to be removed due to the predatory nature is this app..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Awful cash grabOne of the worst apps I have ever seen. Just a terrible cash grab.Version: 3.7.1
✓ Terrible free app. Not going to pay to unlock anythingI downloaded this to try it out and make a small measurement. But every 10 seconds, it pops up an ad for you to buy the full app and makes it impossible to read a measurement. It does this EVERY 10 seconds. Constantly. And you have to wait 7-8 seconds to clear the ad. Completely unusable. Uninstalled.Version: 3.5.2
✓ Have to pay to use a rulerPay to unlock to measure in both cm and inches.Version: 3.3.8
✓ Zero! Garbage!😓.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Terrible appGives you 10 seconds to measure something before a pop up comes up trying to make you pay to use it.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Aggressive tactics to get you to purchase full versionI get it, people worked on this, so it’s fair to ask to pay for the product, but why is it necessary to pause the ruler every 15 seconds so you can prompting me to wait to continue to use the ruler, or buy the full version. Everything is a premium feature, the app as it is, is basically just a photo of a ruler. Also, half of the “premium” features are already on apples measuring app..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Don’t downloadWon’t work unless you pay but doesn’t tell you this up front. Plus haven’t found out how to remove it from phone yet.Version: 3.3.8
✓ Free version only measures in inchesFree version only measures in inches. Presented with giant ad and asked to rate app on first open..Version: 3.4.8
✓ Review beggingJust don’t. It’s really annoying..Version: 3.5.2
✓ ???Doesn't automatically measure, unless its not supposed to.Version: 2.5
✓ Frustrating waist of moneyAs above.Version: 3.5.8
✓ Have to purchase if you want to use cmOne star.....Version: 3.3.8
✓ Minor bug fixes means removing metric?I’ve loved this app and have been using it for over a year now. I just updated the it because it said “minor bug fixes”. However, when I opened the app the cm/mm ruler had disappeared! It now only shows inches and wants me to PAY to use cm/mm. Do you realise the entire world (except for one) predominantly use the metric system (aka SI)?.Version: 3.6.2
✓ Not accurate enough to actually be usefulWorks 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..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Just terribleCan’t switch to cm without paying (really?) and there’s a timer that counts down with the free version, so you can’t even measure anything if you take too long! Just made me angry, no way is that worth paying full version for..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Does not have metric (cm) without upgradeWanted metric only to find you need to upgrade. Also, you have like 20 seconds to measure before the screen locks and you are prompted to upgrade or wait to use the ruler again..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Zero stars if I couldWithin seconds locks you out and tries to get you to upgrade..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Worst app I have ever seenOk, 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 “ruler”, 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 this app 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 this app, and never make anything again, because you WILL mess it up... badly! THIS APP IS NOT RECOMMENDED!.Version: 3.5.3
✓ Rubbish free featuresFree features are rubbish. Only having a scale in inches is stupid. We’re not in 1990 anymore. The pro features are what you can find on the normal iPhone ruler, which is included when you buy the phone. I just wanted to measure something small in cms and I couldn’t do it. Waste of time!.Version: 3.5.7
✓ DisappointedToo many ads & pop ups. Opening the app & it asks for rating before I have used it. Trying to use it only results in ads. I would pay for it but this has turned me off the app. Deleted app after one use..Version: 3.5.8
✓ DeletedMoving between cm and inches is now a pro feature that costs. Deleted..Version: 3.5.7
✓ The worst app everSuch a cabbage.Version: 3.6.2
✓ Time limit??Literally gives you only 3 seconds to measure and then you have to wait 6 seconds for no reason lol. if u want to actually measure things, don’t use this app..Version: 3.5.2
✓ BadBad app... have to pay for everything😕😕😕☹️☹️☹️🤬🤬🤬🤬.Version: 3.4.9
✓ Waste of time!!Worst app ever! I opened the app to a popup asking me if I liked it. How would I know? Then, before I could even look at the settings it kept popping up that I had exceeded the time limit and had to wait several moments or upgrade to a pay version. This app immediately wants to convince you to buy it before you have the opportunity to even see what features are there or how accurate it is. Steer clear!.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Doesn’t include centimetresThe universal unit of measurement is not included! Useless.Version: 3.4.9
✓ No photo rulerHave to pay for anything bigger than the phone..Version: 3.3.4
✓ Rubbish appUseless, deleted it within 5 mins of installing.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Free version in inches onlyWhy would I want a ruler that won’t let me use metric measurements?!?!.Version: 3.5.7
✓ RubbishI went to use it today and found it only measured in inches so I deleted and downloaded it again but that did not fix it. I have just read other reviews and found that it was part of a recent update. Don’t know why they updated it to make it less useful. I will be deleting it again and looking for something else..Version: 3.3.8
✓ AH, THE FORWARD WORLD IS METRIC!In a forward world we use metric measurements so how dare you advertise an app that's free that only gives free imperial measurements! Only BACKWARDS countries use imperial so how about changing your FALSE ADVERTISING? DELETED THIS STUPID APP IMMEDIATELY!!!! 👎👎👎👎.Version: 3.4.9
✓ Only Imperial is Free...Given the large percentage of the world that uses Metric, this app is essentially useless unless you want to pay to upgrade it. Not helpful for a one off use..Version: 3.4.8
✓ Terrible if you don’t purchase the upgradeThis app 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 the app 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..Version: 3.5.4
✓ BolognaGives you 3 seconds to measure then locks you out for 5 seconds before you can view the ruler again without upgrading..Version: 3.5.2
✓ I wish I could rate lowerThis is the first time I've reviewed an app but I felt I had to because of the absolutely egregious way they harass you into buying upgrades! There is a 10 second time limit on how long you can measure things for in the free version! I'm used to annoying ads on free apps but this is like...disgusting. These app developers are probably scammers as well with the way this app tries to hustle you. BOOOOOO.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Useless if not the paid versionYou can’t do anything without upgrading to the paid version.Version: 3.4.3
✓ I bought this when it first came & even upgraded…I bought this when it first came & even upgraded, but my upgrade to pro is no longer available. I have nothing and I’m not able to use this any longer. Too bad really. It was okay but now is sub-one star. I cannot recommend this app any longer at all..Version: 3.5.7
✓ No metric systemIf you want to measure in metric, you have to pay. Just downloading it is a waste of time..Version: 3.4.8
✓ Total ScamI bought this now I cannot use unless I upgrade.Version: 3.5.2
✓ Inaccurate RulerDon’t bother downloading, as the metric ruler is very inaccurate.Version: 3.5.9
✓ Used to be okBack when I first downloaded this app, it was fine. Worked well enough, but as time has gone one, updates have put in a nagging pop up ad trying to get you to upgrade. You can’t change from metric to standard without the upgrade, so the utility of the app is very limited. Now, they’ve put a timer that limits your measuring to 13 seconds, then interrupts you to push an upgrade. I’d look elsewhere..Version: 3.5.4
✓ HorribleMakes you wait 15 seconds after using it for a moment..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Stupid appKeeps asking to upgrade like every 5 seconds. Why make an app if there’s a pop up every 5 second. Might as well put a price on the app and sell it instead than wasting our time..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Scale not accurateScale not accurate so useless as a ruler (and even when tried photo mode it still gets it wrong)..Version: 3.4.9
✓ What about the Ruler Pro app ?UPDATE: on my iPhone 14 Pro Max the ruler is lightly inaccurate. The displayed 150mm scale is actually 151mm. Not a show stopper for most people, it will be close enough. It has been more accurate on older phones, so hopefully it can be updated to be “good” again. ========== Annoyed that I paid for the Ruler Pro version previously but that it is no longer updated and have to re-buy the pro. feature in this version if I want the ruler to be accurate on the iPhone 14’s with 6.7” screens. Otherwise a great app that I’ve relied on many times !!.Version: 3.6.4
✓ Does not workI bought this app and the lines do not match anywhere near what the box with the measurement results says. This app is totally useless. I put the CM line on 5cm and it measured 2.64cm. I put the INCH line on 2” and it measured 1.87”. The measurement results change when you move the lines the next time. What a waste of money. I’m glad that it was only $1.99..Version: 3.5.7
✓ Charging extra for cm... reallyDeleted..Version: 3.3.9
✓ Worst “Free” app I have ever seen.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 ruler 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 ruler, and it locks me out before I could say “this is stupid.” It beats me why this app has a decent rating. I suspect fake reviews. I don’t usually hate on things like this, but this sorta deserves it.😔.Version: 3.5.5
✓ Limited measuring timeI wasn’t even able to see how well the app worked since the limited measuring time shut it down before I was able to line anything up. If the devs want to implement a feature like this they might as well not make the app free. There isn’t much point if you can’t even test the app before having to buy it anyway..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Unusable without payingDownloaded the app for free. Within 10 seconds I got a “time out” saying upgrade to continue using. Basically you only get to use it for a few seconds at a time before you get what is basically a commercial break. Also, have to upgrade to switch from inches to centimeters. Completely useless. If you want people to pay for your app, then sell it. Don’t list is as free and disable everything..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Pretty useless unless you payHere’s an app with a ruler. Oh, you want to use it? Better pay. Deleted..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Fake advertisingThe App icon shows this free App having metric ‘CM’. But when you download and use it, it says you have to pay to upgrade to get the ‘CM’. So update your App icon and remove ‘CM’ from the image please..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Everything is on pro featuresNothing is usable in normal version.Version: 3.5.8
✓ Imperial measurements onlyOnly works for countries that still use inches. Have to pay to use metric system..Version: 3.5.9
✓ Took away ability to measure in inches without payingThis app 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 the app useless for me now. I hope they will put inches back, but for now I’ll look elsewhere..Version: 3.3.6
✓ Not WorkingJust an advert on screen.Version: 3.4.9
✓ Not accurate on iPhone 6Tried this app and it looks good - but at least on my iPhone 6 - the measurements are not accurate. It’s off by more than 1/4” per inch.Version: 3.4.8
✓ It is not freeIt make you pay after download it.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Pay extra to measure in cm ?You have to purchase the ability to measure in cm..Version: 3.5.7
✓ Very bad not recommendedIt is very bad need to wait 15 seconds every time. Not recommended.Version: 3.5.3
✓ My 30 second 1 star experienceI needed to measure a sticker real quick, so I typed ‘ruler’ into the built in iPhone search and my phone this app. I downloaded it, and when I opened it, it immediately asked me to rate it. Haven’t used it yet, so I hit Not Now. It then comes up with an upgrade screen, again, no, let me try it out first. I get to the main app page, which seems fine, and when I was I would estimate less than 20 seconds into measuring the sticker, it told me my measuring time was up and that I needed to upgrade. Terrible experience, would never suggest downloading. If you’re advertising your app as free, maybe provide more than a minute’s worth of a free experience? I’m just gonna leave my desk and go find my actual tape measure. Good day!.Version: 3.5.5
✓ False advertising and fishy upgrade schemeThis app is a free demo that lacks basic functionality without ever disclosing this on the store page. They even avoid the in-app purchases tag by having a separate pro app for the in-app popups to link to. Three of the features listed on this page are missing from this app. They are: measure in inches, camera ruler mode, and photo measure mode. It is never mentioned on this page that these features only exist in the wholly separate pro app..Version: 3.4.9
✓ GarbageYou have to pay to display centimeter. Ridiculous.Version: 3.3.8
✓ ComplicatedCompletely a waste of time in my opinion. Easier to use a Tape Measure. You have to calibrate the tape measure using a coin, then draw lines to measure the object, then, you have to be at exactly 90 degrees of the ojeject, then you have to re-read the poorly written instruction and after all the you then have to delete the app, once you realise... far too complicated. Why create a tool that makes the job harder, makes no sense..Version: 3.2.3
✓ Forces you to buy pro versionNot good.Version: 3.5.4
✓ WasteWaste of time. I have to stop using it after 15 second are you kidding me?? Apple makes one free with every phone.Version: 3.5.4
✓ One Ruler to Rule Them AllMake no mistake, this is one of the best rulers I have ever used...on a phone. Why the two stars? Well, rulers remind me of maths classes where I was viciously bullied into counting how many teeth fell out every time I was punched in the face. So I’m sorry if the sight of a ruler triggers my PTSD. Also, too many ads. 7.99 for a “premium ruler?” I don’t need to measure the size of my junk that bad. On the plus side I had fun with this app and it is immeasurable. Except that it is measurable. It’s also BPA free which is always great for the environment. Thanks for reading my review and best of luck with your new app - staple remover!.Version: 3.5.2
✓ Have to pay for cmRead title.Version: 3.5.7
✓ Not goodThis app sucked! Only measures in Inches and wants you to upgrade if you want to use it in cms or use the camera feature. Not helpful at all!.Version: 3.4.9
✓ Recent update ruins appBeen using this for years, it was always simple, neat and functional, but since the last update you can no longer show cm unless you pay to upgrade to pro version, it now measures inches only. I wish I could go back to the last version which was perfect, but since apple removed all the apps from itunes I no longer have an older version of the app to install. Avoid this app unless you only want inches or you want to pay money to upgrade..Version: 3.3.8
✓ Worked fine until they took cm awayThey took cm away and now force you to buy the “Pro” version so you can measure cm. leaving a ruler with two identical inch scales just to frustrate users into the paid version. Just because of that, I’m deleting the app and looking elsewhere because that does not make me want it any more..Version: 3.3.8
✓ Not this oneWasted time downloading it. Works for a few seconds before requiring you to buy full version..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Desperate for money... it’s only a rulerThe app literally has a timeout every 10-15 seconds to stop you using the ruler and try sell you the paid version for uninterrupted use, a little bit sad given it’s literally nothing more than an on screen ruler. Comes off a bit desperate!.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Needs purchase to get inchesI downloaded this app to use inches but the free version only has centimeters. Also, the app only works for like 10 seconds, give or take, before you’re forced to look at a screen locking you from using the app 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 this app..Version: 3.5.3
✓ BasicIt 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..Version: 3.2.1
✓ Only in inchesFor mm and cm you need to upgrade.Version: 3.5.4
✓ SmhTrash don’t waste your time.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Free version is effectively unusableImmediately asks for review – like, before running at all. No centimetres (prompts for upgrade to get cm). About ten seconds in, pops up a dialog saying something like “Time exceeded. Wait 15 seconds or pay to continue.” Immediate delete..Version: 3.5.4
✓ InaccurateMeasurements in calc distance section done match the visual.Version: 3.3.1
✓ Misleading and deceptiveIf you don’t include basic AR functionality on the app, say so. Downloaded this based on the description of the app only to be bombarded with ads as well as referred to ‘add-on’ apps to do the things I wanted. If you need to measure things that fit on your phone screen, this app will work for you. Otherwise, keep scrolling..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Putting metric behind a paywall is poorHi, The ability to read metric shouldn’t cost extra. I required this ruler for an emergency job but had to consult a website to get an approximate conversion. I’ll now be deleting the app. Thanks..Version: 3.5.7
✓ Have to pay to use CMUnless you pay you can’t even measure in cm.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Need to pay for centimetresAs a uk user, I was looking for cm but had to pay to upgrade for that.Version: 3.5.6
✓ Don’t even bother, would give 0 stars if I couldTrash, app forces you to upgrade almost instantly..Version: 3.5.5
✓ Terrible appTimes out when you’re measuring and asks for money..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Terrible, and here’s whyA split second after I first opened the app, 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 the app, you have about 5 literal seconds before it disengages and demands a purchase to continue use. ITS JUST A RULER 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..Version: 3.5.4
✓ UselessCant use for 10 seconds before locking the screen to purchase full app. SCAM.Version: 3.5.3
✓ RidiculousDownloaded and opened for use. Within 30 seconds received an upgrade notification for excessive use of this app. Waited out the five or so seconds it offered to use the app 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 this app, but it’s not for me..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Free version is now uselessI was using the free version with joy for a while and now I've deleted it as you can no longer switch between inch/cm, you get timers counting down asking you to upgrade - too aggressive, too greedy. Look elsewhere for free/freemium. Shame!.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Doesn’t restore when you upgradeIt worked fine when I first bought it. When I upgraded my phone, the app wouldn’t restore to the paid version. Definitely won’t pay for it again..Version: 3.6.5
✓ Sneaky developerThis used to measure metric and imperial. A recent update took away metric measurement so the developer can charge for a pro version that does what the old one did anyway! This wouldn’t be so bad if the version upgrade notes weren’t deliberately misleading. “Minor bug fixes”?! Sneaky developer. Deleted..Version: 3.3.8
✓ No metricNeed the pro version to measure in cm - might have considered pro if I could at least try it out first, but inches are pretty useless in the developed world.Version: 3.5.9
✓ TerribleOnly measures in inches. Charges you money to measure in cm….Version: 3.5.7
✓ Cash grabThere is a set amount of SECONDS that you can measure for before the ruler 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 ruler 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 this app. Why even offer a free version? Very disappointing design. The fact that this app has so many positive reviews, brings it to the top of the search screen in the App Store. This is quite literally the fine line between an “app” and a SCAM. Apple must remove this app 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..Version: 3.5.5
✓ Extortionate rulers existJust wanted to measure something and every 8 seconds I get threatened to pay for a ruler. Bro lemme measure ONE THING. IN INCHES ONLY WHEN I USE CENTIMETRES?!! BECAUSE IT COSTS FOR A SIMPLE CONVERSION? crazy. Probably accurate measurements though. Can’t tell, it keeps blacking out and telling me I need to give them money. I would rather be mugged in real life..Version: 3.5.4
✓ No moreNasty update, removed tape measure with cm and introduced a nag screen every 30 sec or so. No thanks, uninstalled..Version: 3.5.3
✓ New time limit is lameLoved this app and use it often on my phone. The new download on my iPad features annoying pop up every 5-10 seconds asking to upgrade in order to see the ruler again or wait another 10 seconds to continue. Sadly new users will probably just delete and download a different measuring app. This one isn’t useful enough to most people to pay to upgrade..Version: 3.5.3
✓ IPhone X problemYou cannot exit the ruler on an iPhone X..Version: 3.1.5
✓ Pay per use garbage!Here is a picture of a ruler, if you want to do anything other than look at it, itll cost you! There are dozens of ways to make money with an app—this garbage is never going to be one of them! …This developer is now on my banned list!.Version: 3.5.9
✓ Free version ridiculous time limitNeeded to quickly measure something and downloaded this app as it was first recommendation by the App Store. The app may be good .. but it has a time limit to measure something before it ticks a timer blocking everything and asking you to upgrade.. that’s insane .. the app gives you barely a minute before the timer shows up again .. not at all happy with the experience...Version: 3.5.4
✓ Continuously asks for upgrade ever 10s? Why?Apple can you ban this app please? This app is absolutely useless unless you upgrade. I agree to lock the advance features, I agree to get some features to be paid. But for this app to be unusable and continuously ask for upgrade, why?.Version: 3.5.3
✓ You have to pay to use metric measurementsUnless you’re American, you might wanna just buy a physical ruler. Centimetres and millimeters are locked behind a paywall..Version: 3.5.7
✓ Scam. Don’t waste your timeScam. Don’t waste your time.Version: 3.5.4
✓ Not worth the download.I’ve had this app for years and it came in handy whenever I wanted to use it here and there. I didn’t mind the initial advertisement when you open the app because hey, it’s a free app and I didn’t pay for it. But now the developer has decided to put a timer to disable the app every 15 seconds in order to put up an upgrade screen. To use cm you have to upgrade. It’s literally a waste of space now so I deleted it. I recommend everyone to not download it, and if you do have it from previous years, to delete it right away. No need to support a developer who doesn’t have the user base in mind..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Free version lacks basic functionalityFree version only contains a metric ruler 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 ruler 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 Ruler” in the App Store is what I was looking for, an honest and straightforward free onscreen ruler with the basic functionality of any ruler, 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..Version: 3.3.9
✓ No cm without purchaseGraphic shows cm and inches but cm must be purchased..Version: 3.5.8
✓ Don’t do it, 15 second time outIt 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 ruler, 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..Version: 3.5.3
✓ Do NOT download. This is worthlessThe free version has a “measurement” timer that can’t be longer than 3-4 seconds. If you take longer than that, you get a pop up telling you to pay for an upgrade to be able to measure longer. With this timer, you dont even have enough time to try it out to decide if you like it. There are plenty of similar apps. Go use a different one..Version: 3.5.2
✓ DemeyeroTried measuring my 65 inch tv with picture rule. It gave me 3 inches lol, will not used app again.Version: 3.5.7
✓ Don't bother unless you payApp 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 the app. I get advertising to profit, but this is ridiculous. I didn't even get to actually use the app before it ruined its experience..Version: 3.5.3
✓ False advertisingImmediately upon opening, there is a pop up to pay for a “toolkit” of apps (including this one) - for only a “limited time!” Once you say no, you’ll learn that you can only measure in centimeters until you pay for a “pro” version of the app - with a link to the App Store of different app entirely. I don’t mind paying for apps, I do that a lot. But the false advertising on this one makes me give it zero stars..Version: 3.4.9
✓ Don’t get this appIt 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 ruler that doesn’t work because you don’t have enough time. At least it was free..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Not metricThe free version uses inches only, so it’s useless for me since I’m not in the US..Version: 3.3.8
✓ AnnoyingThis is a payed for app. The free version has virtually no utility whatsoever..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Updated and it took away metric functionI’ve had this app for years and use it all the time. Went to use it today... it had updated and taken away the metric measurements from the ruler leaving only inches!!!! I clicked a new button which looked like it would switch to metric and it asked for £0.99 pence to see a metric ruler. Very disappointed. Will be uninstalling.Version: 3.4.3
✓ Have to pay for MetricI’m removing this app and getting another. Not paying.Version: 3.3.9
✓ Useless AppHow did this pass app review. Locks you out of use forcing to upgrade every 10 seconds. Toxic app store garbage..Version: 3.5.4
✓ You have to pay just to see the ruler in cm.The advanced features of this app may be spectacular but to have to pay just to see a ruler in cm is ridiculous..Version: 3.5.6
✓ Irritating junkAll you get is adverts, and a timeout message blocking the display unless you buy an upgrade. Spammy rubbish, don’t waste your time..Version: 3.5.5
✓ AnnoyingI 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 ruler and deleted the app right after🙄.Version: 3.5.3
✓ No cm in free versionYou need to buy the full version to get access to on screen cm. Only inches are available in the free app..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Imperial only unless you payThe free version of the app is largely useless since it only has inches on the ruler, and no cm.Version: 3.5.1
✓ Worst app I’ve ever downloadedI’ve never written a bad review in my life but this is a waste of time, you can’t do anything with it constantly trying to get you to pay to upgrade. Pushy annoying sales tactics are yuk!.Version: 3.5.4
✓ InaccurateMeasured several objects with app and with real ruler; more than 10% inaccuracy. This is apparent if you hold a ruler to the screen. Not fit for purpose..Version: 3.4.5
✓ Rubbish AppI’m fine with paying for an app but giving me ten seconds to look at it in inches without a chance to verify any of the features before locking you out and insisting on payment has meant I never got the chance to try it..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Inches only in free versionIf you want cm you'll need to pay to upgrade...🙄.Version: 3.5.6
✓ Don’t bother if you have an iPhone with ARThis app 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 ruler 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.Version: 3.5.7
✓ Money grabGrab one of the actually free ruler apps.Version: 3.5.4
✓ If you’re in the U.K. don’t botherThe default is inches. They want you to upgrade to Pro to use centimetres. Inches are completely useless to people in the UK below 60 years old so this app is useless... unless you want to pay....Version: 3.3.8
✓ This app is a jokeDon’t bother downloading this app. Cannot be tried out without paying... terrible design too..Version: 3.5.4
✓ Pay for metricCan only use CM if you pay for it? No thanks..Version: 3.5.1
✓ The add pops up before the ruler doesIt’s amazing to see the brute free of pop up ads When you don’t even let the customer see ghar app for one minute before popping those ads.Version: 3.4.9
✓ App cost detailDisplay the $ charge or mark free.Version: 3.5.7
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