Clinometer + bubble level vs TiltMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clinometer + bubble level
This professional tool offers precise slope measurement using all sides of your device and its camera. It supports various modes, relative angle measurements, and advanced calibration for accurate results in diverse applications.
- Multiple measurement modes (Clinometer, Camera, Bubble Level)
- Relative angle measurement
- Advanced two-way calibration
- Speech synthesis for readings
- Five unit modes (degrees, percentage, rise/run)
- Motion-sensitive lock feature
- Peer mode for two-device measurements
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This professional tool called Clinometer is the most precise (all you can get with some calculations) slope measurement tool for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad using all sides of the device plus the camera. It can be used for simple applications like aligning a frame as well as for more sophisticated fields of applications where an arbitrary slope needs to be measured exactly. Read the reviews (and write your own) for all the applications you find! Thank for all your positive feedback! Please use our support link if you have questions and suggestions, we don't read the iTunes reviews every day! With this tool, the slope can be measured by all edges of the device and through the camera. The current features include: ◆ 3 Modes (incl. auto switching): Clinometer mode (auto when holding upright), Camera mode (any direction, manual activation) and Bubble level (smoothly fading in when holding flat). ◆ Relative angles: Besides measuring absolute angles, for every mode you can measure the relative angle between device positions ◆ Advanced two way calibration on all sides: For every 4 sides plus the bubble mode you can calibrate in two steps, which allows you to calibrate exactly even on non-level surfaces. Each direction can be calibrated individually to achieve the optimal precision. ◆ Speech synthesis: The device will speak the current reading, so you don't have to watch the display while measuring/aligning your object. ◆ Five different unit modes: The device can display the slope in degrees (rounded or in tenth of degrees), percentage, rise over run (common for roof slope measurement in :12) and 1V:H (common in engineering) ◆ Dial Rotation: You can smoothly rotate the background dial and thus define which side of the device represents 0° and 90° degrees. ◆ Motion-sensitive Lock feature: Besides the common instant simple tap hold mechanism you can activate the motion-sensitive lock. If activated the device waits for the final lock until you hold your device steady enough for at least 2 seconds. You can set the lock sensitivity between 0.1° and 1.0° degrees. ◆ Peer Mode: Use two devices to measure angles: One as a display, the other as the measurement device that can be attached to the hardware you want to align. ◆ Fullscreen Mode: The full screen mode can be toggled by tapping the center of the screen and by the upper and lower arrows in the center. This prevents you from erroneous inputs while measuring. ◆ Different color schemes: Press the S/C Button to instantly switch the color. The color can be selected differently for the bubble and the clinometer mode. The predefined color sets include day and night color schemes (Black on White, White on Black and Red). ◆ Adjustable Auto-Lock: You can prevent the device from turning into the sleep mode. According to wikipedia: An inclinometer or clinometer is an instrument for measuring angles of slope (or tilt), elevation or inclination of an object with respect to gravity. It is also known as a tilt meter, tilt indicator, slope alert, slope gauge, gradient meter, gradiometer, level gauge, level meter, declinometer, and pitch & roll indicator. For recreational use only. After the calibration it CAN (!) be very accurate especially for the main axis after calibration. The measurement is performed as well as possible (we try our best) by using the three inbuilt accelerometers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We will improve the application long-term. This was the first application of this kind shortly after the opening of the App Store. Since then it is continuously updated and enriched with new features.
TiltMeter
This professional-grade tool measures angles and inclines with precision. It offers features like motion-sensitive auto-locking, relative angle measurement, and haptic feedback for accurate adjustments. Ideal for tasks ranging from picture alignment to complex engineering measurements.
- Motion sensitive auto-lock
- Relative angle measurement
- Haptic feedback
- Angle of elevation measurement
- Slope and incline measurement
- Picture alignment
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TiltMeter is a professional grade angle measurement tool. Some common uses are: * Picture Alignment * Measuring angles of elevation, slope, or incline * Showing the inclination of an aircraft or ship relative to the horizontal * Measuring the "look angle" of a satellite antenna towards a satellite * Measuring the slope angle of a tape or chain during distance measurement * Indicating roll of vehicles, sail boats, and aircraft * Roof pitch calculation and angle measurement Features: * Motion sensitive lock After 2 seconds holding the current angle, TiltMeter will auto lock to the current angle * Relative Angle Tapping TiltMeter will change the state to Relative Angle Mode. In this mode, your current position is set to 0, rotating your device will calculate the delta between the starting point and your current position. * Haptic feedback When rotating your device slowly, you will feel feedback generated from the device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TiltMeter at none against Clinometer + bubble level's 3. TiltMeter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (163 vs 42). Clinometer + bubble level's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). On price, ads 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
Clinometer + bubble level costs $1.99 and TiltMeter $1.99 up front. Clinometer + bubble level sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TiltMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clinometer + bubble level holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Clinometer + bubble level's written reviews are positive against 57% of TiltMeter's.
Clinometer + bubble level ships an update every 4 months, TiltMeter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clinometer + bubble level | TiltMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (42 ratings) — better | 3.6 (163 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews — better | 57.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 163 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Breitling | Carlos Hernandez |
Customer experience
Clinometer + bubble level
TiltMeter
User reviews
Clinometer + bubble level
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate and reliable
- 🚀 Easy to use and calibrate
- 💡 Useful for various applications (construction, DIY, etc.)
- 🔍 Helpful for aligning satellite dishes, solar panels, and more
- 🔍 Great for leveling and measuring angles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Calibration issues on some devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Not accurate enough for some specialized uses (e.g., golf greens)
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions or tutorial
TiltMeter
From 163 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and precise
- 👍 Versatile and useful
- 🤖 Great interface
- 💡 Helpful for various tasks
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Calibration process not intuitive
- 🚫 Certain features not working as expected
- 💻 Outdated app, needs updates
Bugs and requests
Clinometer + bubble level
Reported bugs
3 issues- Calibration not working correctly on some devices
- App freezing or crashing on launch for some users
- Readings not accurate when device is in a case
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode or night-friendly interface
- Ability to measure average slope over a distance
- Option to display both degrees and percent slope
- Integration with camera for sighting and measuring angles
- Bluetooth connectivity to pair multiple devices
TiltMeter
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during calibration
- Buttons and controls not responsive
- White box/square appearing on screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add tape measure functionality
- Improve calibration process
- Provide better instructions and support
In-app purchases
Clinometer + bubble level
- Support Updates Level Bronze$0.99
- Support Developer Level Silver$2.99
- Support Developer Level Gold$7.99
TiltMeter
No in-app purchases
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