# Vehicle Clinometer — user reviews

> 82 indexed App Store user reviews of Vehicle Clinometer by iAware, rated 2.80/5 from 59 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vehicle-clinometer/id308949901/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vehicle-clinometer/id308949901.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 12 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 19

## What do users think of Vehicle Clinometer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💰 Great value for price
- 👍 Useful tool for off-roading
- 🛠️ Highly configurable settings
- ✨ Professional looking interface
- 🧭 Compass functionality
- 📍 GPS coordinates display
- 🚗 Multiple vehicle selections
- 📈 Steady display with smoothing
- 💡 Innovative idea for an app
- 💯 Works well for its purpose

**Cons**

- ❌ App doesn't open
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📱 Not working on iPads
- 🚫 GPS not working
- ⚠️ Warning tones not working
- 🔄 Outdated, needs updates
- 🎛️ Can't change alarm angles
- ❗ Calibration issues
- 🧭 Compass is useless
- 📉 Inaccurate readings
- 😵‍💫 Difficult to read numeric gauges
- ⚠️ Meter smoothing has no effect on numeric gauges
- ❌ GPS required for app to start
- 🔄 Compass data source switching issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when clicking GPS button
- App crashes when trying to select options
- App crashes when trying to enter new Roll and Pitch values
- App crashes when reorienting vertically
- GPS doesn't work
- No sounds for warning tones
- App shuts down if it tilts too fast
- Vehicle keeps flashing and says it can't zero
- Cannot calibrate
- Pitch meter broken (only goes from 0'-180')
- Roll indicator unstable if pitch is near vertical
- Tilt is too touchy and exaggerates
- Front/Back tilt is too slow and understates
- Doesn't work with iOS 11
- Warning tones not working
- Compass useless
- Meter smoothing has no effect on numeric gauges
- GPS required for app to start
- Compass data source switching issues

**Most requested features**

- Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Speed and elevation on main screen
- Ability to change vehicle color
- Add more vehicle types (XJ, TJ, trucks, etc.)
- Add a clock to the app
- Split screen/multitasking support on iPad
- Option to turn off GPS to save battery
- Utilize built-in compass instead of GPS
- Display elevation at a fixed location
- Add more 4x4 designs
- Add pick-up truck option
- Add a TJ option
- Add an LJ option
- Add a Jeep JL option
- Add a GMC option
- Add a 1980s full-size GM option
- Add an XJ pic as background
- Add more Toyotas
- Display inclinations in percent
- Save most extreme angle
- Add speed permanently on display

## Newest reviews (16 of 82)

### 3/5 — Does not work on iPad mini

*2023-10-02*

The app works on my iPhone, I like it. But unfortunately it doesn’t work on my iPad mini which is what I really want to use it on. I deleted and reinstalled the app twice, still no luck. Will there be an update soon?

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2022-04-12*

I really like this app for use in my Jeep . I just have one request -it would be great if it worked with apple car play so I could run it to my biger display!  Course that would open the door for some kind of aftermarket Jeep pages similar to their top line radio displays!! Even if the app had to pull info from a obd2 reader- having some neat interactive info pages for the Jeeps that are not Ribicons is a missed market!!

### 3/5 — Cool app, but has a few bugs

*2021-07-29*

When I click on the gps button, the app crashes. Also, It would be awesome if they put speed and elevation on the main screen. If they can fix the bugs and add speed and elevation, I would definitely give it 5 stars. Oh, and make it possible to change the vehicle color

### 2/5 — Needs Car Play functionality

*2020-09-10, version 3.61*

This app would be great if it could be used with Apple CarPlay

### 2/5 — Crash, crash, crash

*2020-09-05*

Trying to select options crashes the app. Using iPhone X. 
Can’t choose alarm angels without crashing. 
Compass useless. 
Good layout and graphics.

### 4/5 — Issue with Warn/Alarm values !WORKAROUND!

*2020-07-18*

The app is really nice and provides excellent functionality and options.
Level calibration from last time is remembered, so if phone is mounted in the vehicle in same position, leveling is not necessary. Useful if a level surface is not available.
The “Meter Smoothing” option allows a steady display in the roll/pitch dials. The option apparently has no effect on the numeric gauges, making it sometimes hard to read. If the car is not at a standstill, values may jump up and down within a range of 5 degrees. IMPROVEMENT on this issue would be highly appreciated.

iPhone 8, iOS 13.5.1

I experienced app crashes in the following cases:
1. App is not allowed to use Location Services (GPS). I accidentally chose „Never“, which prevents the app from starting at all.

2. Switch compass data source from Magnetic to GPS via CompassMode button. Sometimes it works.
WORKAROUND: Use the switch in the Settings panel.

3. Trying to enter new Roll and Pitch values for Warn/Alarm in the Settings Panel.
WORKAROUND: Start the app —> Open Settings panel but do NOT tap a value, yet —>  Use the iOS App Switcher and activate a different app (e.g. Safari) —> Use the iOS App Switcher and go back to the Clinometer app —> Now it is possible to tap the values, a numerical keyboard pops up and lets me enter different values 👏

Hope this helps other users who face the same issues.

### 2/5 — Does not work on iPhone

*2020-07-11*

I had this years ago and it was cool. Tried to open it and it doesn’t work so I deleted and reinstalled. Still doesn’t work. iPhone 8+ running latest iOS version

### 4/5 — 120円の価値あり

*2020-07-11*

正直そんなに役立ちはしませんが面白いです。警告音が鳴らないのは自分だけ？

### 4/5 — Nice tool

*2020-04-02*

I am mounting this in my Jeep XJ, more of a gadget than anything.  But, I live in the mountains of Colorado and knowing elevation is great information.  It would be nice to have a fixed location to display elevation if the GPS is enabled.  Other than that, nice APP.

### 2/5 — Unable to reorient

*2020-02-25, version 3.61*

The app works well when horizontal.  I now have a phone holder that works better vertically but the apps closes when I try to reorient.

### 3/5 — Issues with settings.

*2020-02-06*

I love the app. But everytime when I try to set the angles (red and yellow zone) the app crashes, so that I cannot change the default values. When solved, for sure 5 stars. 
Mobile: iPhone X, 256Gb

### 4/5 — Not CarPlay

*2020-01-25*

Make this app CarPlay compatible and it would be perfect!

### 4/5 — Works well, but adding “apple play” could make it great

*2019-07-09*

I enjoy using it, but I have to mount my phone. How awesome would it be, to just plug it into my “apple play” head unit and see it on the screen!!!!

### 3/5 — It’s ok. Has not been updated in a while

*2019-04-12*

It’s an ok app and does what it says. Looks like no updates since 2017 which leaves some of the new IOS feature out like split screen/multitasking.  It would be a 5 star if that worked and I could bring this up with navigation at the same time on an iPad.

### 4/5 — Needs update

*2019-01-13, version 3.61*

Been using this app for almost a decade. Please get it up to date and add a Jeep JL.

### 4/5 — Could be four stars but no TJ?!?!

*2018-06-07*

Seems to work well and I enjoy using it, just wish I wasn’t looking at a JK...

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-10-05, version 3.61*

I spent money on this app and it doesn’t even open. Can’t use it. Too bad .

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPad

*2022-09-08, version 3.61*

Apparently, this app doesn’t work on iPad. I tried to contact the developer but no response.

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2022-05-03, version 3.61*

App will not open any longer. Don’t waste your time.

### 1/5 — Clinometer

*2022-02-09, version 3.61*

Bought this, has never worked. Doesn’t even open up the app.

### 1/5 — Won’t zero

*2020-11-11, version 3.61*

The vehicles just keeps flashing and says it can’t zero!  Tried resetting and reloading the app!  Would buy the physical smittybilt inclinometer but it had really bad reviews on how it’s built!  Any clues

### 1/5 — Needs update badly

*2020-09-21, version 3.61*

Constantly crashes and gps doesn’t work, no sounds, if it tilts to fast the app will shut down. Great app, Definitely needs some work.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2020-05-29, version 3.61*

Does not open iPad mini 5

### 1/5 — Junk

*2019-08-05, version 3.61*

Worked when first installed.  Now it will not calibrate no matter what.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2019-07-04, version 3.61*

Downloaded this app and it won’t open. App keeps crashing as soon as I press the icon.

### 1/5 — Smittybuilt clinometer

*2017-10-30, version 3.30*

Does not work with ios 11, guess this app is useless now

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Cool tool

*2022-10-18, version 3.61*

This is a steal for $.99! The physical ones are at least 5 time as much and you can’t even change it up. I haven’t seen a new review and wanted to try it out. It’s safe to say that this is much better than buying one from Amazon and especially from your local 4x4 store. This thing is timeless. Look at how long ago the dev did anything to this app. This came out in 2017 and it’s still going strong without changes. 
$.99 folks, remember when almost every app out there was $.99? This one still is and it’s worth more than that.

### 5/5 — ipad mini 2019で起動出来ない。

*2020-09-25*

iphone se2019は使える。iPad mini2019はwifiモデルでGPS非搭載だから起動出来ないのかな？→初期化して確認したが同症状のため、WiFiモデルはダメぽ。
 
とはいえ、車中泊するときの場所決めや傾き修正で参考になるので👍

### 5/5 — Best Clinometer App

*2020-09-17*

This app is outstanding!!  The latest version has the best features of any Clinometer app out their, and I have purchased about 5.  Like the interface not cheesy like most, very professional looking no BS.  Like the functionality and how it orients itself on start up (just remember multi-tasking might require home double click and close to completely reset).  Works flawlessly.  You can set the alarm angles for what makes sense to you.  Really worth the money, and Smitty picked a winner.  Pick this app and you have picked a winner too, enjoy.  Make sure all audio is on for warning tones, not just volume but the little switch by the volume control on the side of the phone.

One of the vehicles is a Bronco too, awesome!

Thanks Fliware!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Good bit of kit

*2020-07-06*

Works extremely well, easy to calibrate, Selection of multiple vehicles, it also gives you GPS coordinates on the longitude and latitude. what more could you want.

### 5/5 — 使えなくなってましたが

*2019-11-19*

アプリ削除→スマホ電源入れ直し→アプリDL
これで使える様になりました。

### 5/5 — It works with iOS 11.1.2

*2017-11-28*

Today is November 28, 2017. I have iOS 11.1.2. The app works fine. It must have been updated since all the previous comments about it not working with iOS 11.

### 5/5 — Future compatibility with iOS 11

*2017-11-01*

Thank you so much for updating this cool app!  I very much enjoy this app.

### 5/5 — Well done

*2016-12-10*

I use it in my dash and it look very good !! Work well. But not enough 4x4 design, like xj ,tj, trucks would be nice

### 5/5 — Excellent...

*2015-02-05*

I've been looking for one of these and seems to work great......so far. I like the variety in the settings.

### 5/5 — What a great idea!

*2014-01-11*

This app serves a very practical and important function. Make sure to lay the phone on your dash in a visible area and keep both hands on the wheel. Also- can you do the update for new iPhones? I have the 5S. Thanks!

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