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Ruler on Windows Pc

Developed By: EXA Tools

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 492 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.02
Size 5.4 MB
Release Date May 03, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Minor bug fixed [see more]

Description from Developer:
Ruler is an intelligent application by which you can precisely measure the dimensions of any object or item. Doesn't matter the object has a few millimeters (inches) or a few h... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Ruler and install on Windows PC. Ruler is free Tools app, developed by EXA Tools. Latest version of Ruler is 1.3.02, was released on 2024-05-03 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Ruler is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 492 users, 103 users had rated it 5*, 284 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Ruler on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Ruler on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Ruler on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Ruler using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Ruler" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Ruler on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Ruler" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.02 , 1.2.01.

Download Ruler 1.3.02 on Windows PC – 5.4 MB

Download Ruler 1.2.01 on Windows PC – 3.6 MB

Ruler is an intelligent application by which you can precisely measure the dimensions of any object or item. Doesn't matter the object has a few millimeters (inches) or a few hundred meters (or feet) by using this ruler app you can easily and precisely check the length, width or height of any item or object. It's perfect tool in any DIY projects or renovations!

This pocket ruler app offers 3 modes of measurement:
- Ruler on the screen (Screen Ruler) - measure objects placed on the screen of the phone or tablet
- Camera Mode (Photo Ruler) - take a picture of objects you want to measure and then using the reference object, you can measure the size of all the objects in the picture
- Picture Mode Gallery - Select an image saved on the device (or memory card) and make measurements of objects placed on it, using method from ruler photo mode.


Features of application Ruler (Settings):
- Choice of units: Metric (millimeters, centimeters, meters) or imperial (inches, feet)
- Determining the accuracy and precision of measurements
- Additional calibration (useful on some devices)
- Choice a ready reference object (credit card, coins, card A4, etc) or define own reference obiekt (do it yourself)
- Magnifier - zoom the image to increase the precision of the measurements
- Saving and sending the measurement results


How to use:

Ruler mode on the screen:
- Place the object on the smartphone screen
- Align the lines on the screen to the edge of object
- Read the length or width of the measured object.
Warning: in this mode, some devices require calibration, follow the instructions to make sure that you get the correct measurements.

Camera Mode (Foto Ruler) + mode image from gallery
- Take a photo (or select from the gallery) measured object and the reference object whose you know the dimensions (objects should be in the same plane)
- Place the blue arrows (reference) on the reference object
- Add measurement arrows (by press the "+") and set them on the measured object
- Read the dimensions
- Send or save the image with measurements

DIY Ruler app can be successfully used in repair work, construction, design and other works of engineering or any measurement of distance, length or height of any objects.

Successful measure!
Minor bug fixed
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.