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24 alternatives to RulerSwift

Pixel measuring made easy

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. RulerSwift launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pixel Winch▲92

   An osx screen measurement app

   2014 · ricciadams.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Screen Ruler▲236

   Measure the web

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dimensions▲124

   A Chrome extension to measure anything

   2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Measure▲408

   Measure anything with your phone. Made by Google.

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   PixelSnap▲945

   Measure every pixel on your screen with ease ✨

   2018 · pixelsnap.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Screen Ruler - for Google Chrome▲143

   Made to measure. Built for everything else.

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apply Pixels▲186

   Downloadable evolving Industry Standard Design Tools

   2016 · applypixels.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Scale▲199

   Playful color scales generator.

   2018 · hihayk.github.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ruler App▲5

   Easy access ruler from the browser

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Pixelarity▲123

    Spectacular responsive site templates

    2015 · pixelarity.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Dimensions Toolkit▲104

    Chrome Extension for designers to test responsive websites.

    2014 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Dimensions▲165

    A tool for designers to measure screen dimensions

    2019 · felixniklas.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pixelapse▲142

    Visual version control for designers

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    VisualRuler▲171

    Turns your iPhone into a ruler

    2016 · visualrulerapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Pixel Perfect Handbook▲176

    A comprehensive handbook on digital design

    2014 · ustwo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pixelmator▲111

    By far the best, lightest, and cheapest visual design tool.

    2013 · apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    PixelFold▲62

    Elance for designers.

    2014 · pixelfold.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    PixelKit▲117

    Share, discuss and find your team's design work. It’s free!

    2016 · pixelkit.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Pixel Art Studio▲86

    A purpose-built drawing tool for pixel artists

    2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Online Ruler – Measuring in inches/centimeters▲88

    Free online ruler for accurate measuring in inches, centimeters, and millimeters. Use our real size digital ruler on any phone, tablet, or computer.

    2025 · anruler.com · its alternatives →

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    Inspector Spacetime from Google▲207

    Google Translate for engineers working with motion

    2017 · google.github.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Matter▲127

    An expanding UI Kit for Sketch

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    xScope▲76

    Tools for measuring, inspecting & testing layouts.

    2014 · xscopeapp.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Pixel Hours▲81

    Curated visual bookmarks for designers & developers

    2015 · pixelhours.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →