New "Notes" mode in Planimeter on iOS.

iOS version of Planimeter has been updated with a new Notes Mode introduced in Android before.  
Now with Planimeter on your iPhone or iPad you can label each pin with a message, edit it, save and share via  KML or CSV files. KML files with notes, created in the app on one platform (iOS or Android),  can be opened and edited on the other one. 

With this feature extra information added to your measurements and mapping  results should help you with better field planning and records management.

How to drop a pin with a note:

- switch to Notes Mode    

- add pins on the map as in Touch Mode

- write a note in the popup dialog

Labels above the pins are visible only when Notes Mode is selected. Simply touch a note over a pin in order to edit or erase text.

Enjoy the app and let us know if you have any feedback!

New "Tape Measure" mode in Millimeter Pro app on iOS: measure bigger objects.

Tape Measure Mode in Millimeter Pro on iOS

Millimeter Pro on iOS has been updated with new Tape Measure Mode. It allows you to measure  bigger objects than your device screen.

How to use:

1. Align red line (left screen edge) with a starting point of your measurements
2. Touch and hold your finger on the screen
3. Keep you finger still and push your device underneath. See YouTube demo
   
4. Repeat points 2-3 till the measurement is completed (the red line aligned with an end point of the measurement)
5. See result at lower left corner "L=45.47" (see image below)
• Touch on this view allows to set offset
• Long Touch - reset measurement 

How  Tape Measure mode works

Tip for advanced users: you can also slide your finger towards the red line if you are moving measured object along. In this case you don't have to align red line with any specific point, your relative finger motions will be measured in selected units and accumulated until measurement reset. 

Please let us know if you have any improvements suggestion, feature requests or reports. Thank you!

[iOS] How to measure your pupillary distance (PD) accurately. Video guide for Pupil Distance Meter.

We have released a new video guide for Pupil Distance Meter app on iOS. The app performs accurate PD measurements if used properly. From the video you will learn about app accuracy and how to measure pupillary distance, avoid common mistakes and achieve the best result. 

Millimeter Pro with new Protractor Mode available on the App Store for iPhones and iPads

Fast and fine angle tuning using different area of the screen in Protractor Mode

Millimeter Pro on iOS has been updated with new Protractor Mode recently published on Google Play as well.

[iOS] Pupil Distance Meter Simple Edition: quick and simple Pupillary Distance measure

Pupil Distance Meter is a tool for quick PD measurements using a rear or front camera on your mobile device and any standard card (e.g. gift card, id card, credit card, etc)

Simple Edition of the app has simple measurement procedure that allows you to achieve more accurate and consistent measurement results.

 

Pupil Distance Meter Simple Edition.

How to use:

1. Take a face picture with a reference card (see picture below how to hold the card properly)
2. Mark eye pupils with the white ruler 
3. Mark a reference card length with the blue ruler
4. See PD result  at the top

For accurate and repeatable measurements you would need to hold a reference card next to your eye corner on the left or right side of your face. The card  has to be on the same vertical plane with your eye pupils and be parallel to the camera / display. 

How to hold a reference card properly

For the best result do not bring the camera close to your face and keep it at arm's length or farther. Don't focus your eyes on the camera when taking a picture, try to look "through" the device - by doing this you can avoid bringing additional error when fixing  pupils at one point.
As a final step make sure your PD result is within normal measurement range:  50 - 78 mm for adults (41- 55 mm for kids). If it's not, please check the above instructions thoroughly and try again.

If you have questions about the app or have improvement suggestions, please contact us.

Our Face Shape Meter reached the top 10 paid apps charts on App Store.

         

Face Shape Meter - is an easy way to check your face shape from your picture.

[iOS] Spotlight on Picture - simple tool for highlighting details on photos and sharing your notes quickly.

New app for iPhone and iPad Spotlight on Picture is available in the App Store.



It's a simple tool for taking a picture with highlighting and focusing on specific details. You can quickly add a note to the picture and share it from the app with one touch.

How to use

[iOS] Face Shape Meter app updated with share option.

Face Shape Meter  has been updated with new features and improvements based on users feedback - version 1.0.6 is available on the App Store.

Now the app includes short guide with instructions how to outline your face properly. Also share button at the bottom right corner of the "Your Face Shape" view will allows you to share the screenshot with your results via e-mail or other suitable apps.

Let us know if you have improvement suggestions or feature requests.

[iOS] Quick Guide for Partometer3D for iPhone / iPad.

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What is my face shape?

Have you ever had a question "What is my face shape"? Here is the answer...
Face Shape Meter, a simple and easy tool for identifying your face shape from your picture, has been recently published on the App Store. 

This app will help you to find out your face shape quickly, without using any additional measurement tools and techniques.

Knowing your face shape can be useful in many different areas. For example, you would need to know your shape of face for finding “the right” haircut or hairstyle, sun glasses that fit you well, the best makeup for your face, or even wig or hat that suits you best.
How it works: 

1. make or upload picture
2. outline / measure your face with special contour as shown on screenshots
3. press Show Face Shape button and see the result

 

Tips:

• For best result use a picture with neutral face expression, where your head is directed straight to the camera. Turning your head might affect the final result.
• Before measurements make sure your hairline is visible

[iOS] Partometer3D - camera tool for measurements on photos.

The first version of Partometer3D app for iOS is now available on the App Store. 

The main goal of this app is to perform measurements on pictures taken from any view angle (parallel  or not parallel to a camera). Please check this presentation for more info. 

The app also allows users to do measurements on stretched pictures. The app requires to set a measurement plane using any rectangular object of known size or w/r ratio. 

If W/H Ratio option is used for setting the measurement plane, additional Reference Object Length (ROL) has to be used to set a scale of this plane. See an example of using W/R ratio and ROL for measurements in our previous post about Partometer3D on Android.

The following video is a short demonstration of measurements with Partometer3D and accuracy test for length, angle, circle diameter values: 

In the demo video A4 sheet is used to define the measurement plane. Width of the sheet is measured in the Length Mode to see the measurement accuracy in this plane. Then Angle Mode demonstrated with angle and sheet sides measurements. Diameter of a circle (72 mm) is measured in the Circle Mode using special 3-point ruler for bounding circular objects in the plane. 

If you have questions about the app or have improvement suggestions, we will be glad to hear from you in comments below or by e-mail.

SolarMeter - solar photovoltaic planner and analyzer available on Android and iOS

The first version of SolarMeter app for iPhone and iPad users is available on the App Store now. The similar application is also available for Android devices from Google Play. 

The application helps people, interested in using free source of energy  - sunlight, to check solar potential of their roof or land, how much solar power is available at specific location throughout the year, to estimate how much energy a photo-voltaic system is able to produce per month or year.

The app also offers area converter, that supports many different units,  and contains tips on how to estimate roof area using map and Planimeter app.

Simple "Costs Calculator" allows users to compare changes in energy bills with and without using solar cell panels.

iOS version features: 

• Real-time solar power calculation based on current location, panel/device orientation and panel/device tilt**
• Solar Power and Energy calculation for different periods of time: day, month, year 
• Ideal (calculated) and experimental statistical solar data (offline) available 
• Sensor based inputs for orientation and tilt 
• Current location search using GPS and Network
• Graph/Plot 2D data presentation 
• Solar panel efficiency control 
• Bill and Saving estimation based on user input (energy monthly or annual consumption). 
• Roof tilt angle measurement 
• Roof area calculation based on Planimeter* measurements 
• Metric and Imperial units 

* the app has to installed to be able to use it for measurements.
** Make sure your Time Zone settings are correct and you use it in portrait orientation.

SolarMeter on iOS

If you have questions about the app or have improvement suggestions, we will be glad to hear from you in the comments below or by e-mail.

Go Green!

[iOS] Millimeter Pro - screen ruler: fix for iPad 2 Mini.

Calibration issue on iPad 2 Mini devices has been reported and fix has been recently  released.

Please update your version of the app .

[iOS] Pupil Distance Meter: accurate pupillary distance measurements.

Accuracy Test Results

Pupil Distance Meter is a tool for PD measurements using a camera on your mobile device.  

iOS version of the app uses improved approach, which allows you to achieve more accurate and consistent measurement results.

On the left you can see results of accuracy tests taken with Pupil Distance Meter on iPhone.

In accordance with  the measurement procedure, two successive pictures were taken from different distances to get an average result. Then pupils and the credit card were carefully marked with the special rulers on the screen. As soon as the layout of the features were confirmed with BOTH switch controls at the bottom right corner, correct PD distance were calculated and shown at the top of the screen. 

As you can see on the picture, the result from the app is very close to the true data measured with a usual ruler.

You can achieve the same good results, if you thoroughly follow the instructions and tips from one of our previous posts about Pupil Distance Meter on iOS.

If you have questions about the app or have improvement suggestions, we would like to hear from you in the comments below or by e-mail.

[iOS] Partometer - camera measure tool for measuring on pictures and photos: Angle Mode improved.

Angle Mode in Partometer v1.4

Partometer update v1.4 brings the ability to measure angles with two separate rulers. It can be useful for measurement of angles that are not visible or partially visible on a picture. Also it comes handy for pipe bend measurements as shown in the picture.

How it works:
- go to Settings
- activate Independent Rulers in Angle Mode and Save
- move each edge of the angle independently
- see Angle = ... result even if measured angle is not visible on the screen.

Important condition for accurate measurements here is to keep object plane parallel to the camera plane to avoid picture distortion.

This video from Android version of the app demonstrates the idea of angle measurements with independent rulers:

Let us know if you have any suggestions or comments:

[iOS] Millimeter Pro - reached the top 10 apps in the Utilities category in App Store Europe.

[iOS] Millimeter Pro - screen ruler v1.1.7: Manual Input and Circle Measurements added.

Millimeter - screen ruler  has been recently updated with new features and improvements.  

Manual input

Now you are able to set manually: 
    - exact width and height in Ruler Mode

    - exact radius and number of parts in Circle Mode

    - exact length and number of parts to split in Parts Mode

How it works:

- touch Results View (in any mode) at the lower left corner of the screen to call     input dialog

How to call manual input dialog

- enter values and press Done

Manual Input in Ruler Mode

Circle Mode

Now you can measure circle radius diameter and area in Circle mode. Touch and Move at any point of the screen to adjust slowly radius of the circle.

Circle Measurement

You will find the same features in Android version of the app as well.

Update v1.3.1 for Partometer App on iOS submitted to AppStore for review.

UPDATE: 
14-Mar-2015:
Partometer update v1.3.2 passed AppStore review and should be available for download shortly. Let us know if you have any issues with the app.
We appreciate your patience and collaboration.

07-Mar-2015: v1.3.2 update with stability improvements on iPads with iOS 8.1 sent for review and should be available in AppStore soon.


It has been reported that recent Partometer update v1.3.0 has an issue with camera and photo loading on iPad devices on iOS v8.1.3. The bug has been fixed and v1.3.1 had been sent for review to AppStore. It should be available for download soon.
Thank you for your patience!

Partometer - camera measure: update v1.3.0 brings multiple rulers to iOS version.

Partometer for iOS has been recently updated with v1.3.0 that features multiple rulers.

Now you can add rulers in Length Mode by making a LONG touch and moving your finger to the desired direction. Length values are shown above each ruler. Underneath you can see ratio of each ruler to the blue reference length.

Also in this version of the app value labels introduced in the Area Mode. Now you can see length of each leg of the measured polygon.

Let us know if you have any feedback or comments regarding the update.

SALE on Black Friday: deals for Android and iOS apps

Android Apps

   

Planimeter - GPS area measure. All kinds of measurements (area, distance, angle) on Google Maps with many useful features including  Tracking and Drawing. Demo.

SolarMeter - GPS solar measure. Allows you to calculate and estimate solar power and energy output of a solar cell panel at specific location. Features Live Measurement Mode where device screen simulates solar panel surface.

LaserDistanceMeter is a camera distance measure tool for quick estimation of distances to known size objects. Features image processing for one click measurements. Calibration and How To Measure.

Millimeter - screen ruler. Useful app for quick measurements. Use touch screen as a ruler to measure, to split objects into equal parts, measure object ratio (W/H), area, estimate diameter and angles, split circular objects into equal parts. Can be used as a Thread pitch gauge (TPI and Pitch).

Partometer - camera measure.  A tool for size, angle, area, circle measurements on pictures/photos. Extends applications of your camera. How To Measure.

Partometer3D - camera measure.  Camera tool for size, angle, area, measurements in any defined plane in 3D.

MapTrack - GPS real time track. Record and share your tracks in real time without registration on third-party services. Your friends can follow you in usual Internet browser. Demo.

Telemeter - camera measure. 5 measurement tools in one app.

Pupil Distance (PD) Meter - Manual and  automatic PD measurement using Android camera.

iOS Apps

Planimeter - GPS area measure. All kinds of measurements (area, distance, angle) on Maps with many useful features including  Tracking and Drawing. How To Measure Area.

Partometer - camera measure tool for measuring on pictures/photos.  Extends applications of your camera to  size, angle, area, circle measurements. Demo.

Pupil Distance (PD) Meter - uses a camera and a known size reference object to measure pupillary distance (PD). 

Millimeter - screen ruler for iPhone and iPad. Useful app for quick measurements. Use touch screen as a ruler to measure, to split objects into equal parts, measure object ratio (W/H), area, estimate diameter and angles, split circular objects into equal parts. Can be used as a Thread pitch gauge (TPI and Pitch).