# Protractor Edge vs Protractor for Angle Measuring

The clearest difference is update cadence: Protractor for Angle Measuring at every 2 weeks against Protractor Edge's every 43 months. Protractor for Angle Measuring also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 55). Protractor Edge's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Protractor for Angle Measuring sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for Protractor for Angle Measuring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor for Angle Measuring 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 49% of Protractor for Angle Measuring's.

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protractor Edge | Protractor for Angle Measuring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-edge-clinometer/id1198499762/reviews) | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-for-angle-measuring/id6474609160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嵩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091921941) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## 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 |


### Protractor for Angle Measuring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-for-angle-measuring/id6474609160)

Transform your iPhone into a precision angle measuring tool. Easily measure angles in real-time using touch or camera modes, and even analyze angles in existing photos. Customize your tools for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time angle measurement, Touch and camera modes, Measure angles in photos, Simultaneous unlimited angle measurement, Tool color customization, Plumb bob pendulum for tilt

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $3.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for surveying and measuring angles
- 💡 Interesting use of camera to overlay protractor
- 👍 Helps with specific use cases like golf setup
- 👍 Provides a clutter-free protractor experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty using the protractor tool and angle measurement
- 🐛 Inability to zoom in/out when measuring angles in photos
- 🐛 Inaccurate angle measurements in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Protractor tool is hard to use and requires multiple tries
- Angle measurements do not match real-world angles

**Requested features**

- Add more instructions and guidance for using the protractor tool
- Improve the zoom functionality when measuring angles in photos
- Enhance the accuracy of angle measurements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protractor Edge free?

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

### Is Protractor for Angle Measuring free?

Protractor for Angle Measuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Protractor Edge or Protractor for Angle Measuring?

Protractor Edge and Protractor for Angle Measuring are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 55 and 1K ratings respectively.

### Do Protractor Edge or Protractor for Angle Measuring have ads?

Both Protractor Edge and Protractor for Angle Measuring show ads.

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

Protractor Edge ships an update every 43 months, and Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. Most recently, Protractor Edge was updated on October 11, 2026 and Protractor for Angle Measuring on October 12, 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.*