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On-screen Ruler (Pro) on Windows Pc

Developed By: NeedJava

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.22
Size 409.2 KB
Release Date March 16, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (1)]

What's New:
10/19/2021Enhancement.09/12/2021Lock mode.08/29/2021Support editing calibration..07/31/2021Fix cut-off.06/04/2020Fix regression bug05/30/2020Lock ruler08/23/... [see more]

Description from Developer:
>>> Features:

A floating ruler that you can drag it everywhere.

Measure the real objects outside the screen (CM and Inches).

Measure the virtual objects inside the scre... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download On-screen Ruler (Pro) and install on Windows PC. On-screen Ruler (Pro) is free Tools app, developed by NeedJava. Latest version of On-screen Ruler (Pro) is 1.22, was released on 2024-03-16 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of On-screen Ruler (Pro) is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install On-screen Ruler (Pro) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install On-screen Ruler (Pro) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install On-screen Ruler (Pro) 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!

Step By Step Guide To Install On-screen Ruler (Pro) 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 "On-screen Ruler (Pro)" 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 On-screen Ruler (Pro) 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 "On-screen Ruler (Pro)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.22.

Download On-screen Ruler (Pro) 1.22 on Windows PC – 409.2 KB

>>> Features:

A floating ruler that you can drag it everywhere.

Measure the real objects outside the screen (CM and Inches).

Measure the virtual objects inside the screen (Pixels and Dots). It is very useful for UI/UE designer.

Switch between centimeters and inches easily.

Calibrate this ruler precisely and easily.

Change the color of ruler.

Set vertical or horizontal ruler.

And more will be added soon.

VISA only!


>>> Known Issue:

Android 6.0, Settings - Apps - Configure apps (Settings Icon at the Upper-Right corner) - Draw over other apps - This app (On-screen Ruler) - Permit drawing over other apps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Z-LXLCGKo

How to enable floating app "On-screen Ruler" on XiaoMi/MI/MIUI devices:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pLnvOCgEY

How to enable floating app "On-screen Ruler" on Huawei devices:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3jF-0NXqZk
10/19/2021
Enhancement
.
09/12/2021
Lock mode
.
08/29/2021
Support editing calibration.
.
07/31/2021
Fix cut-off
.
06/04/2020
Fix regression bug

05/30/2020
Lock ruler

08/23/2019
Enhancement

08/17/2019
Fix Android 9.0

06/28/2019
Support Android 9.0

02/01/2018
Support Android 8.1

02/17/2017
Enhancement

09/29/2016
Save status

09/24/2016
German, thanks Vartan.

03/23/2016
New UI

11/15/2015
More languages

03/28/2015
New icon

03/15/2015
UI improvement, for Pi day π

03/06/2015
UI bug fix
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.