Comparison

Protractor Edge vs Measure Toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Protractor Edge

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
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A simple protractor. Just put your device on the angle you want to measure. Then drag the two lines to align the both sides of the angle. The degrees will be there. It is different from other protractor apps. This is a new way to measure angles. It requires neither taking photo nor putting the angle above the screen. Now start using this handy assistant to measure angles which will save you a lot of time. ------------------------------------- PREMIUM ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - Measure the world from camera - Measure angles in photos - No Ads - The subscription is $0.99 yearly with trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable - Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

About

Measure Toolbox

Features
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The Meter is an augmented reality (AR) measuring app that uses the latest AR technology to instantly turn your iPhone or iPad lens into an accurate measuring stick. It can make horizontal and vertical measurements, measuring the length, Angle, height and area of an object. You can also save the measurement results in the historical record, and support download for easy sharing. Contains a collection of many small tools, set AR rangefinder, ruler, protractor, level, compass, flashlight, decibel meter and other tools in one, no longer need to use multiple apps, but only one APP integrated with multiple small tools, can solve small problems in daily life. 1. Ruler: a small tool for measuring length. It supports metric and British systems. 2. Noise meter: Use your phone to detect ambient sound decibels 3. Protractor: a small tool to obtain the Angle of the object, which can be measured by the camera. 4. Hanging picture calibration: a small tool to quickly check whether the pendant in the home is neat. 5. Level instrument: a small tool that can know whether the mobile phone is level by placing it on the test object 6. Compass: Fast and accurate positioning of small tools, no longer lost. 7. Flashlight: Turn on the phone light with one click.

Screenshots

Protractor Edge2 screens
Measure Toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Measure Toolbox at none against Protractor Edge's 2. Measure Toolbox also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 43 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Protractor Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Measure Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, Measure Toolbox every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Protractor Edge versus Measure Toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtractor EdgeMeasure Toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嵩 张ShenZhen City XueQin Information Technology Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Protractor Edge

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Measure Toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Protractor Edge free?
Protractor Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Measure Toolbox free?
Measure Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Protractor Edge or Measure Toolbox have ads?
Both Protractor Edge and Measure Toolbox show ads.
Which is updated more often, Protractor Edge or Measure Toolbox?
Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, and Measure Toolbox every 8 months. Most recently, Protractor Edge was updated on October 29, 2026 and Measure Toolbox on October 27, 2026.

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