5 Best Apps to Measure Height on Android

With technology, measuring your height today doesn’t always need a clinic visit! You can check it at home if you have a proper measuring device. If you don’t, there is an easier option. You can install a digital height measurement app.

The accuracy is not perfect, but these apps can help you estimate your height. You only need to install the app and follow the steps on the screen. Below are some of the best height-measurement apps for Android users.

1. AR Ruler App

AR (Augmented Reality) technology is one of the most common ways to measure the height of an object with a camera. It can also measure area and volume. AR Ruler App uses this technology as its main feature.

The measuring process is a bit more complex than apps that rely on basic trigonometry. You usually need to complete several steps before the app shows the measurement results.

In my test, the app asked me to point the camera at several surfaces. It also asked me to step closer or further from the object before the measurement point appeared. Good lighting is also important.

The good news is that AR Ruler App has an automatic measurement indicator that keeps the results neat and precise. The app also records each measurement on a small board, so you can refer back to every result easily.

Besides simple line measurements, the app can also measure angles, distances, volumes, and curved walls. AR Ruler App is not designed only for height, but it is very useful if you often work with different measurement types.

What I like about AR Ruler App:

• Measurements with AR technology
• Can calculate height, area, and volume
• Can measure curved buildings
• Automatic calibration
• Simple and user-friendly interface
• Notes available for every measurement

One thing to note:

• Some measurements require the premium version

2. AR Measure Tape

This app provides very complete measuring tools. You can measure height, distance, lines, polylines, polygons, angles, boxes, volumes, cubes, and curved walls. It also comes with extra tools such as a compass, unit converter, decibel sound meter, light meter, digital ruler, and ring gauge.

The app is not only rich in features. It also has a clean and professional interface. There is an option to save your measurement project as a PDF.

You can switch between different units of measurement as well. It supports meters, centimeters, millimeters, inches, yards, and feet.

What I like about AR Measure Tape:

• A wide range of measurement tools
• Many extra tools such as compass, unit converter, decibel meter, digital ruler, and ring gauge
• Uses AR technology for better accuracy
• Supports various units of measurement

One thing to note:

• Some new features require the Pro version

3. Smart Measure

This app is not specifically for height measurements, but it can measure other objects as well. Smart Measure relies on trigonometric principles to calculate height through the device’s camera.

For accurate results, the app asks you to point the camera at the floor first. For example, if you want to measure your friend’s height, point the camera at the spot where your friend is standing. Then tap Get Distance.

After that, a button for height measurement will appear. You can drag the view from your friend’s feet to the top of their head. The system will calculate the height using its trigonometric formula.

This method is less accurate than AR technology. Even so, Smart Measure is still useful for basic height checks that don't need precise results. The app is also free to use.

There is also a calibration feature if you want to improve accuracy. You can choose automatic or manual calibration based on your needs.

What I like about Smart Measure:

• Uses trigonometric principles through the camera
• Easy to use
• Offers automatic and manual calibration
• Shows a short tutorial every time you open the app

Things to note:

• Trigonometry is less accurate than AR for height measurements
• Results can be inconsistent
• The interface looks quite busy

4. AR Meter

You can measure your height with AR Meter by Galaxy Studio App. It uses AR principles and asks you to point the camera at several surfaces before selecting the starting point of the height measurement.

One drawback is the unit system. AR Meter uses inches instead of meters. You need to convert the result yourself if you prefer meter units.

Besides height measurement, the app supports one-point and two-point measurements, note-taking, and volume calculations. There is also a sketch option that lets you add simple notes to the object you measure.

In my opinion, the feature interface is not very professional. The icons look too large on the device I tested.

What I like about AR Meter:

• Uses AR principles to calculate object size
• Supports one-point, two-point, note, height, and volume measurements
• Provides clear instructions for accurate measurement

Things to note:

• Feature icons look too large on some devices
• Uses inches with no option for metre conversion

5. ImageMeter

This app uses a reference scale for measurement. So, you need to know the size of a reference object before the app can calculate another object’s height.

For example, if you want to measure a family member’s height, you can use the front door as a reference. If the door is 2 metres tall, you can draw a line in the app and use it as the benchmark for the person’s height.

ImageMeter doesn't use a live camera. You take a photo first, then enter calibration details such as scale, height, or area as your reference. After calibration, you can select the measurement tool. The app will estimate the object’s size based on the reference you set earlier.

You can also add notes, draw shapes, insert ellipse outlines, and view all measurements in one image. Some of these tools require the Pro version.

From my experience, the accuracy is not always reliable. You need a clear reference object, and the measurement lines are sometimes not straight. You often need to adjust them manually for better results.

Things I like about ImageMeter:

• Measurements are done through photos, not a live camera
• Uses reference scale comparison
• Offers many measurement and annotation tools
• Supports various units
• Lets users adjust pointer colour, font size, unit format, and other details

Things to note:

• Measurements can be messy and need manual adjustment
• You need to know the size of the reference object
• More complicated than most measurement apps

You can use these apps to measure your height quickly. For accurate results, I still recommend using a proper measuring instrument. Hope this helps!