# Protractor Edge vs ToolBox

Protractor Edge and ToolBox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Protractor Edge's written reviews are positive against 32% of ToolBox's. Protractor Edge also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.3). ToolBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 43 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and ToolBox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Protractor Edge against 4.4 for ToolBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ToolBox has 1K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Protractor Edge's written reviews are positive against 32% of ToolBox's.

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, ToolBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protractor Edge | ToolBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-edge-clinometer/id1198499762/reviews)** | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-ar-ruler-level-tool/id1349659723/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 32.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [Vlad Polyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/438646985) |

## What reviewers say

### Protractor Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-edge-clinometer/id1198499762)

Measure angles directly on your device without taking photos or placing the angle on screen. This app offers a unique and efficient way to determine degrees, saving you time with its handy assistant functionality.

**Highlights:** Direct angle measurement on device, Intuitive line dragging interface, Measures angles in photos (Premium), Measures from camera view (Premium), Ad-free experience (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### ToolBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-ar-ruler-level-tool/id1349659723)

This app provides a suite of essential measurement tools for various projects. It includes a bubble level, bullseye level, protractor, plumb bob, and an AR ruler for precise measurements and alignment.

**Highlights:** Bubble level, Bullseye level, Protractor for angle measurement, Plumb bob for verticality, AR Ruler for crafts and DIY, 5-in-1 multi-tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Ruler | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2D Level Tool | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plumb Bob | $1.99 | one-time |
| Protractor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful tools
- 🚀 Precise and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for DIY projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
- 💰 Paid features, not free
- 🤔 Unclear functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Ruler feature not working
- App crashes when accessing certain tools
- Inconsistent angle measurements

**Requested features**

- Light projection for leveling
- Rafter span calculations
- Clear instructions and user guide


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protractor Edge free?

Protractor Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ToolBox free?

ToolBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Protractor Edge or ToolBox?

Protractor Edge is rated higher. Protractor Edge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while ToolBox averages 4.4 from 1K ratings.

### Do Protractor Edge or ToolBox have ads?

Protractor Edge shows ads; ToolBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protractor Edge or ToolBox?

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, and ToolBox every 9 days. Most recently, Protractor Edge was updated on September 24, 2026 and ToolBox on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*