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Online Ruler vs CipherLock

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Online Ruler compared with CipherLock
DetailOnline Ruler logo Online RulerCipherLock logo CipherLock
What it doesMeasure anything on your screen with pixel-perfect accuracy Free online cipher tool and cryptography academy
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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
  • Caesar Cipher
  • Vigenère Cipher
  • AES Encryption
  • Morse Code
  • Base64
  • Hexadecimal
  • Atbash
  • Rail Fence
  • Client-side processing
  • Interactive learning
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 account required and zero tracking
  • Client-side processing keeps messages in your browser
  • Complete history from ancient Scytale to post-quantum cryptography
  • Free with no paywall
  • Interactive examples and step-by-step explanations
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)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)1710
Referring domains (Majestic)421

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