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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 5, 2016
  • November 11, 2023
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This digital inclinometer helps determine safe advisory speeds for road curves. It measures superelevation, vehicle roll, and lateral acceleration, recording data and video of your drive for analysis. Supports both Imperial and Metric units.

Measures superelevation, roll, and lateral acceleration
Records drive data and saves as video
Calculates maximum angle, average speed, and lateral g-force
Records linear distance, lat/long, altitude, date, and time
Map view for data collection locations
Imperial and Metric unit support
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What's New in Ballbank

1.8

November 11, 2023

Fixed a bug that caused data files to not export if your device region is outside of the U.S. or when using 24-hour time format.

User reviews

Issue with Exporting Data

First off, I’ve really enjoyed using this app. I’ve only run into three issues while using it. The first is when trying to export the data files. I had the files selected and clicked the export button, but nothing happened. I realized that the issue was I had deleted my “Mail” app that came installed on my phone. Once I reinstalled that “Mail” app the export button worked and I was able to email myself the files. The only other issue I’ve had is how the data files are organized. It looks like they’re sorted by time of day, which can be confusing when you have multiple days worth of data. It’s tricky to go back and remember which location was started at what time and day. Maybe there could be a way to give the files a name and then sort based on that or at least sort by date and not time. Lastly, it seems like when I export the files there are multiple readings at a single location. Specifically, it looks like there are 10 readings per coordinate pair, where everything is the same between the readings except for the Ballbank value. All of this extra data makes the post-processing kind of annoying. With all of that said, it’s definitely the best Ballbank app that I’ve found. Thanks for making it!
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Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback. The default Mail app was the only export option, but more options have been added in the latest version. The readings save at 25 per second in the files. Essentially you can append the time stamp in 0.04 second increments to achieve the differences. I will explore doing this automatically in the export.

Seems to be great.

Data collection and video functionality appears to work great. I am having issues exporting the data to a text file. The screen will let me check the files I want to upload but when I press the button nothing happens.

Response from developer

The app was using the default Mail app to export files. More options have been added in the latest version.

Excellent alternative to analog methods

I use this app all the time. It has saved me a lot of time performing curve speed advisory reviews. We have compared the results with our analog ball bank and found they both correlate very well.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review!

This App is Awesome

I’ve need a ball bank indicator for decal projects and was excited to find this app. It works great!

Response from developer

Thank you for the review!

Hit and miss

It works well enough so long as you remember to select the save option. It may have a fault in the programming in that it only fills in the averages box (bottom left) for the first run, subsequent runs you have to watch. OK, that’s no different to doing it old school, but you still get data and still have a file to refer back to.
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Response from developer

The averages will reset each time a new run is started when pressing the record button. Regardless of the video being saved or not, the raw data of every run is saved in the app. The curve averages will all be listed at the bottom of the text file.

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FAQ

What is Ballbank used for?

Ballbank is a digital inclinometer designed to help determine advisory speeds for horizontal roadway curves by measuring superelevation, vehicle roll, and lateral acceleration.

How does Ballbank record data?

Ballbank records continuous angle readings, speed, and calculates curve data. It also saves the drive as a video and exports raw data as a text file.

What units does Ballbank support?

Ballbank supports both Imperial and Metric units for measurements.

Is Ballbank available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Ballbank is available for iPhone and iPad.

How often is Ballbank updated?

Ballbank was last updated on November 11, 2023, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

What is the user rating for Ballbank?

Ballbank has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars from 36 ratings, suggesting a positive user experience.

Does Ballbank have ads?

No, Ballbank does not contain advertisements.

What is the age rating for Ballbank?

Ballbank has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.