Comparison

NavCalc Dynamic vs TrueLevel

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

Head to head
About

NavCalc Dynamic

This app calculates the course and speed needed to counteract current and wind effects for navigation. It visually displays these calculations on a compass rose, dynamically updating as parameters change. Useful for learning and solving real-world sailing problems.

Highlights
  • Calculate Course to Steer (CtS)
  • Calculate Speed over Ground (SoG)
  • Visual compass rose display
  • Dynamic parameter updates
  • Magnetic variation input
  • Leeway and wind direction input
Features
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NavCalc is a simple navigation calculator. Given a desired heading, boat speed, and the set and drift of current, NavCalc will display the Course to Steer (CtS) and Speed over Ground (SoG) that will be achieved on that course given the current. NavCalc draws a neat little picture of the heading, current vector, and course to steer on a 360º compass rose which includes both degrees True and Magnetic (if you enter a Magnetic Variation). NavCalc also allows you to enter degrees of leeway and wind direction, and will take leeway into account when calculating the CtS. NavCalc will dynamically update the drawing as you change any of the parameters (heading, boat speed, current set or drift, variation). NavCalc can be used to solve navigation problems like the ones you might find on the tests for Coastal Navigation courses from US Sailing or ASA. It’s also useful for building intuition about how current affects your boat’s course and speed over ground (or velocity made good) since it updates dynamically as you change any parameter.

About

TrueLevel

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TrueLevel turns your iPhone into a bubble level, angle finder, protractor, and plumb tool for carpentry, installation, and DIY checks — all with a clean, easy-to-read interface. • BUBBLE LEVEL Place your iPhone on a surface to check whether it is level. The dual-axis bubble responds in real time with live degree readouts. • ANGLE FINDER & PROTRACTOR Use the full 360° protractor display to check an angle. Hold your device against a surface and read the displayed angle for cutting, framing, or slope checks. Lock & Hold keeps a reading visible while you move the phone. • PLUMB MODE Check vertical alignment with a dedicated plumb bob display. Ideal for door frames, posts, fences, and wall installations. • HAPTIC CONFIRMATION Feel a subtle tap when the readout reaches level, so you do not have to stare at the screen. • SAVE & REVIEW READINGS (Pro) Save a reading with a job label, edit it, and revisit your organized measurement history later. Saved records stay on your phone. • DEVICE CALIBRATION Zero TrueLevel against a reference surface with a simple two-step calibration. Results depend on device sensors, placement, case, and calibration. FREE MEASUREMENT TOOLS • Bubble level with real-time dual-axis display • Angle finder with full protractor readout • Plumb mode • Lock & Hold • Haptic confirmation • Device calibration and unit controls TRUELEVEL PRO — CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS • Weekly subscription: eligible new weekly subscribers can try Pro free for 3 days, then the subscription renews weekly at the localized App Store price until canceled • Yearly subscription: billed yearly at the localized App Store price, with no free trial • Lifetime access: a one-time purchase at the localized App Store price, with no trial or renewal Every Pro option unlocks the same saved-work workflow: labeled measurement history, editing, organization, and later reference. Existing lifetime purchasers keep their Pro access. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS & DIY TrueLevel is designed for carpenters, contractors, engineers, and anyone who wants a practical clinometer on their phone. No ads, no account, and no internet required for measurements. PRIVACY FIRST TrueLevel collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no account required. Your measurements stay on your device. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Privacy Policy: https://ai-app-generator-sigma.vercel.app/truelevel/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NavCalc Dynamic1 screens
TrueLevel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavCalc Dynamic at none against TrueLevel's 1. NavCalc Dynamic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. TrueLevel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NavCalc Dynamic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NavCalc Dynamic ships an update every 6 days, TrueLevel monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
NavCalc Dynamic versus TrueLevel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNavCalc DynamicTrueLevel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard CraddockDaniil Mukashev

In-app purchases

None

NavCalc Dynamic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TrueLevel

One-time1
  • TrueLevel Pro$3.99

Questions

Is NavCalc Dynamic free?
NavCalc Dynamic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrueLevel free?
TrueLevel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NavCalc Dynamic or TrueLevel have ads?
Neither NavCalc Dynamic nor TrueLevel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NavCalc Dynamic or TrueLevel?
NavCalc Dynamic ships an update every 6 days, and TrueLevel monthly. Most recently, NavCalc Dynamic was updated on September 27, 2026 and TrueLevel on September 27, 2026.

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