Comparison

Measure vs Protractor for Angle Measuring

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

Head to head
About

Measure

Transform your device into a digital tape measure. Quickly gauge the size of real-world objects, determine a person's height, and automatically get dimensions for rectangular items. Save and share your measurements easily.

Highlights
  • Measure object lengths
  • Automatic rectangular object dimensions
  • Estimate person's height
  • Save and share measurements
  • Draw lines to estimate length
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a tape measure with Measure. Measure enables you to quickly gauge the size of real objects, a person’s height, and it can automatically provide the dimensions of rectangular objects. Features • Draw lines and estimate their length in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. • Automatically measure rectangular objects. • Share measurements with friends via Mail, Messages, and more. On the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later): • Horizontal and vertical guide lines appear when measuring large objects for easier and more accurate measurements. • Instantly measure a person’s height from the floor to the top of their head, hair, or hat. • Save measurements from a single session, complete with screenshots, so they’re easy to access and share whenever you need them.

About

Protractor for Angle Measuring

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
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Your pocket angle expert! Transform your iPhone into a precision tool for real-time angle measurement. Simply tap, snap, and assess angles effortlessly with our intuitive touch and camera modes. Measure unlimited angles simultaneously, customize tools, and enjoy the perfect blend of accuracy and simplicity. Ideal for architects or anyone seeking quick, reliable measurements. Embrace the power of Protractor for fast, on-the-go angle assessments! Key Features: • Touch Measure: Tap the screen to set angles (use the camera view). • Plumb Bob Pendulum: Perfect for determining tilt (calibrate for accuracy). • Angle Measurement in Photos and from Camera. • Simultaneous Measurement of Unlimited Angles. • Tool Color Customization for Visual Convenience. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Measure2 screens
Protractor for Angle Measuring4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Protractor for Angle Measuring at 4.5 against Measure's 3.1. Protractor for Angle Measuring also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. Protractor for Angle Measuring sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protractor for Angle Measuring holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Measure's written reviews are positive against 50% of Protractor for Angle Measuring's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure ships an update every 6 months, Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Measure versus Protractor for Angle Measuring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasureProtractor for Angle Measuring
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.8K ratings)4.5 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppleAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Measure

All ratings1,798 ratings
Positive48.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative43.4%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive27.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative63.6%

Protractor for Angle Measuring

All ratings1,023 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative44.7%

User reviews

Measure

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick measurements
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔍 Convenient for quick tasks
  • 💡 Useful level feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy
  • 🤔 Limited functionality
  • 🔍 Struggles with small/tight spaces
  • 🤷‍♂️ Confusing UI/UX

Protractor for Angle Measuring

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Measure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to detect starting point
  • Measurements randomly change or disappear
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Improve level feature with more granular angle readouts
  • Implement on-screen ruler for direct measurements
  • Allow saving/recalling previous measurements

Protractor for Angle Measuring

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Measure

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Protractor for Angle Measuring

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
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  • Yearly Access$3.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Measure free?
Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protractor for Angle Measuring free?
Protractor for Angle Measuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Measure or Protractor for Angle Measuring?
Protractor for Angle Measuring is rated higher. Measure averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Protractor for Angle Measuring averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Measure or Protractor for Angle Measuring have ads?
Protractor for Angle Measuring shows ads; Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Measure or Protractor for Angle Measuring?
Measure ships an update every 6 months, and Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. Most recently, Measure was updated on September 21, 2026 and Protractor for Angle Measuring on September 24, 2026.

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