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Online Ruler vs BlankScreen

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Online Ruler compared with BlankScreen
DetailOnline Ruler logo Online RulerBlankScreen logo BlankScreen
What it doesMeasure anything on your screen with pixel-perfect accuracy Free fullscreen color screens and display tools in your browser
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • Smart Auto-Detect identifies your device from a database of 100+ profiles
  • Three calibration methods: auto-detect, screen diagonal, and credit card
  • Place rulers on any edge of the screen in any combination
  • Click-to-measure distances in any direction
  • Live cursor position tracking
  • Dark mode with automatic system preference detection
  • Support for four measurement units: cm, mm, inches, and pixels
  • Fullscreen mode with one click
  • Download backgrounds as PNG in multiple resolutions
  • Works on any device without installation
What makes it different
  • No installation required—runs entirely in your web browser
  • Achieves near pixel-perfect accuracy typically within 0.5mm for well-calibrated screens
  • Completely free with no ads, account, or limitations
  • Calibration saved locally so no need to recalibrate on each visit
  • Works on tablets and mobile devices with touchscreen support
  • No download or signup required, loads in under a second
  • Works as a soft light source for webcam fill light
  • Serves as a professional light table for tracing artwork
  • Detects monitor issues including dead pixels and backlight dimming
  • All tools run in browser with nothing uploaded or stored
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 +3 (up) since last checkNot checked yet
Trust Flow (Majestic)07
Citation Flow (Majestic)1724
Referring domains (Majestic)422

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