# Protractor Edge vs Handy Angle

The clearest difference is rating: Handy Angle at 5.0 against Protractor Edge's 4.5. Handy Angle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Protractor Edge's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Handy Angle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor Edge has 55 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Protractor Edge's written reviews are positive against 100% of Handy Angle's.

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, Handy Angle every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protractor Edge | Handy Angle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-edge-clinometer/id1198499762/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-angle/id1518498438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 43 months** | Every 62 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [STRENGCON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484156741) |

## 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 |


### Handy Angle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-angle/id1518498438)

This app uses your device's camera and AR technology to precisely measure angles in a simple 3-step process. It offers real-time calculations, voice guidance, and unlimited measurements for all users. Premium features include an ad-free experience and data export.

**Highlights:** AR-powered point selection, Real-time angle calculation, Voice guidance, Unlimited measurements, Save and share measurements (Premium), Customizable colors (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HandyAngleMeter_MonthlyPremium | $0.99 | per month |
| HandyAngleMeter_MonthlyPremium | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protractor Edge free?

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

### Is Handy Angle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Protractor Edge or Handy Angle?

Handy Angle is rated higher. Protractor Edge averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Handy Angle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Protractor Edge or Handy Angle have ads?

Protractor Edge shows ads; Handy Angle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protractor Edge or Handy Angle?

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, and Handy Angle every 62 months. Most recently, Protractor Edge was updated on September 24, 2026 and Handy Angle on September 19, 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.*