Comparison

Bubble Level vs Carpenter Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubble Level

This tool simulates a carpenter's level, displaying tilt in degrees with animated feedback. It offers sound cues for precise leveling and a clean, professional interface, ideal for quick measurements on iPhones and iPads.

Highlights
  • Analog carpenter's level simulation
  • Animated bubble for tilt indication
  • Numeric readout in degrees
  • Sound feedback for leveling
  • Lock and unlock modes
  • Clean and professional design
Features
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Bubble Level presents a simple interface - an analog of a carpenter's level. It displays in landscape mode to make it clear to the user which side of the device is the reference side. The bubble animates to reflect the tilt of the device, and a numeric readout displays the tilt in degrees. The sound feedback lets the user know when the device is 'somewhat near', 'very near", and "dead-on' level. Features: - Supports angle degree units - No need for calibration - Sound follows the bubble positions for easier control - Lock and unlock modes - Clean and professional design - Retinal ready, just more beautiful on retina iPhone and iPad

About

Carpenter Tools

This app simplifies carpentry calculations for framing, roofing, stairs, and more. Quickly get accurate measurements and material counts without complex formulas or spreadsheets. Ideal for on-site work, shop use, or estimating.

Highlights
  • Framing calculations
  • Rafter and roof calculations
  • Stair rise and run
  • Material count estimation
  • Imperial and metric units
  • Helpful diagrams
  • Optional cost fields
Features
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Every answer comes with a drawing. Change the wall length and the studs move on the plate. Change the rise and the stair redraws with its risers, treads and stringer, checked against common code limits. What you measured is in black; what you cut and buy is in red. Type it like you read the tape: feet, inches and fractions on a keypad built for lengths. • Wall framing, rough openings, rake walls, stud layout and square checks • Stairs, common rafters, hips and valleys • Decks, fences, concrete slabs, footings and post holes • Sheathing, drywall and flooring • Baseboard, casing, miters and crown, cabinet boxes, face frames and shelf pins • Tape calculator with memory, cut lists, board feet, triangles, arcs and plan scales Feet and inches, decimal feet or metric, on iPhone and iPad. Share any drawing as a picture with its numbers. Always check your local code before you cut.

Screenshots

Bubble Level3 screens
Carpenter Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Carpenter Tools at 4.9 against Bubble Level's 2.3. Bubble Level's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Carpenter Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubble Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Carpenter Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Level versus Carpenter Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble LevelCarpenter Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVLADYSLAV YERSHOVSergii Nesterenko

Customer experience

Bubble Level

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Carpenter Tools

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bubble Level

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carpenter Tools

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$12.99

Questions

Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carpenter Tools free?
Carpenter Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Level or Carpenter Tools?
Carpenter Tools is rated higher. Bubble Level averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Carpenter Tools averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Bubble Level or Carpenter Tools have ads?
Neither Bubble Level nor Carpenter Tools shows ads.

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