What's New

- optimized for iOS 16
- support for all new devices, including iPhone 14 (Plus / Pro / Pro Max)
- improved user interface
- other minor alterations and improvements

App Description

The Flying Ruler app allows you to measure in the most original way: by just moving your device from one point to another.

Measurements take place extremely quickly and at the same time they are quite accurate. We are constantly improving our computational algorithm for more than 9 years!

AWARDS:

Editor's Choice — 148Apps
www.148apps.com/reviews/flying-ruler-review

*** Only on iOS ***

To try this technology for free you can install the app "Goniometer Plus". This free app measures the angle as you move the device.

PRESS ABOUT US:

"I was impressed with Flying Ruler’s accuracy. It works quickly and effectively", "It’s the perfect addition to anyone’s app collection" — 148apps 4.5 / 5 (MUST HAVE)

"This thing is awesome" — brettterpstra.com

"I literally said “wow!” when I first used this app and I think it’s a truly impressive marvel of mobile technology", "The Flying Ruler Rules" — AppPicker (Cons: there is nothing negative to say about this app)

*** Measure distance with good precision, no matter the lighting or conditions ***

Flying Ruler is a tape measure, ruler, protractor and a goniometer (angle-measurer). It is four devices in one app, providing you with the quickest way to measure a distance or an angle.

The secret of the program is that it is based on the principles of the inertial navigational system (INS): the position of the device is determined with the help of the accelerometer and the gyroscope.

The app has different modes so you can choose which mode is better and easier to use on each occasion. You can measure with the body of the device in one mode or with a virtual ruler in another. You can not only measure an object but also the distance between two walls. You use the same methods to measure angles as the app allows you to measure angles both on a surface area and between surfaces through space.

You can choose either inches or centimeters. The maximum distance is only limited by the value of the indicator which consists of 999 ft for the imperial system and 99 m for the metric system.

When measuring, you can avoid obstacles and therefore you can measure anything.

Flying Ruler is suitable for measuring not only large, but also very small distances with the accuracy of a standard ruler.

The app also allows you to save a measurement by taking a photograph of the measurement and mark the place that was measured.

Don’t forget to show your friends and colleagues how the app works – believe us, they will be impressed.

ACCURACY OF MEASUREMENT:

We took 100 consecutive measurements and got these results:

On iPhone 13:

• Mean squared error - 0.14%
• Maximum inaccuracy - 0.4%

On iPhone 7:

• Mean squared error - 0.15%
• Maximum inaccuracy - 0.4%

On iPhone 6s:

• Mean squared error - 0.28%
• Maximum inaccuracy - 1.1%

The accuracy of measurements depends on the device, however the error rarely exceeds 1.5%. You can always increase accuracy by making a series of measurements. If you make a series of measurements, the degree of error is usually 0.3% or less.

Angles can be measured with the app to an accuracy of one degree so the app can easily take the place of a protractor or a goniometer (angle measurer).

WEBSITE:

www.flying-ruler.com

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • August 23, 2013 Initial release
  • August 28, 2013 New version 1.0.1
  • September 01, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • September 17, 2013 New version 1.1
  • October 11, 2013 New version 1.2
  • September 18, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • September 22, 2014 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • February 11, 2015 New version 2.0
  • February 27, 2015 New version 2.0.1
  • July 19, 2015 New version 2.1
  • September 04, 2015 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • September 25, 2015 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
  • September 26, 2015 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
  • November 28, 2015 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • December 27, 2015 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • February 15, 2016 New version 3.0
  • November 25, 2016 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • June 14, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 14, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 16, 2019 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • July 15, 2020 New version 4.3
  • July 15, 2020 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • October 28, 2020 New version 4.4
  • October 28, 2020 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
  • December 10, 2020 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • August 06, 2021 New version 4.5
  • September 16, 2023 New version 5.1
  • September 16, 2023 Price decrease: $0.99 -> $0.59

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