# mini vs Protractor for Angle Measuring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: mini at 100% against Protractor for Angle Measuring's 49%. mini also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Protractor for Angle Measuring's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor for Angle Measuring sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor for Angle Measuring has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of mini's written reviews are positive against 49% of Protractor for Angle Measuring's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mini | Protractor for Angle Measuring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-chess-clock-companion/id1590042161/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-for-angle-measuring/id6474609160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mocka Negocios Tecnologicos LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/976571671) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-chess-clock-companion/id1590042161)

A simple and beautiful chess clock companion for players of all levels. Easily customize rules and presets for rapid, blitz, and bullet games. Perfect for casual and competitive play.

**Highlights:** Customizable rules, Rapid, blitz, bullet presets, Simple interface, Beautiful design, Chess companion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 mini free?

mini 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, mini or Protractor for Angle Measuring?

mini is rated higher. mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Protractor for Angle Measuring averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Protractor for Angle Measuring shows ads; mini does not.

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

mini ships an update every 2 weeks, and Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. Most recently, mini was updated on October 17, 2026 and Protractor for Angle Measuring on October 27, 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.*