Comparison

Clinometer + bubble level vs Polar Scope Align Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

Polar Scope Align Pro

This app assists astronomers with precise polar alignment for telescopes, offering tools for various reticles and low-latitude accuracy. It also includes a comprehensive suite of astro tools, from object databases to calculators and weather reports.

Highlights
  • Accurate polar alignment calculation
  • Support for numerous polar scope reticles
  • Daytime/no polarscope alignment tool
  • Deep Space Object database
  • Astrophotography calculators
  • World astro-weather report
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Polar Scope Align Pro is a complete toolkit for amateur astronomers: accurate polar alignment, deep-sky observing, astro weather, push-to/manual GoTo, iOptron mount WiFi control, widgets and more. All features and updates are free forever. Optional in-app purchases are just tips to support development. POLAR ALIGNMENT • Calculates Polaris or σ Octantis position for 30+ reticle types: iOptron, Astro-Physics, Takahashi, Skywatcher, Vixen, Celestron, Orion, Astrotrac and others* • Atmospheric refraction correction for accuracy at any latitude • Works with or without a polar scope ALIGNMENT WITHOUT A POLAR SCOPE • Daytime / No Polar Scope Alignment: works day and night with just your phone's gyro • Camera Azimuth Calibration: use sun/moon/stars to calibrate gyro and align accurately without a compass, immune to magnetic interference • Laser / Hop Align: nighttime alignment for maximum accuracy with a laser or a scope with no view of Polaris • Live sky map guides you to the celestial pole in real time • Sun Finder helps you point your filtered telescope/telephoto to the Sun PUSH TO (MANUAL GOTO) • Attach your phone to any scope and convert it to manual/push GoTo • Select from a large database and use direct push or more accurate hop-to mode DEEP SKY OBJECT DATABASE • 22,000+ objects with altitude graphs, rise/set times and more info • Save and manage curated observing lists • Filter, search, sort and push to any target XASTERIA ASTRO WEATHER • Hourly astronomy forecasts from 7Timer, OpenWeather, MET Norway and Apple Weather, plus a configurable Multi-source forecast • Animated satellite Cloud Map with recent EUMETSAT and NASA infrared imagery • Aurora forecasts • ISS and bright satellite passes with an All Sky night chart, individual sky charts, live map tracking, and Tiangong and Hubble views • Solar eclipse tool with past and future eclipses, live mode with audio cues • Experimental eclipse camera for automated photoshoots of partial phase, diamond ring, Baily's beads, totality bracketing • Interactive light pollution map using World Atlas and recent VIIRS data CALCULATORS & TOOLS • 30+ calculators for observing and astrophotography • Moon phase calendar with altitude graphs • Solar eclipse calculator and simulator • Bubble level & Compass IOPTRON WIFI MOUNT CONTROL • Connect to WiFi-enabled iOptron mounts (HAE, HAZ, HEM, CEM, GEM and more) • Automatic date/time/location setup • Switch between Equatorial and Alt-Az on mounts that support both • Move & Sync: directional control with a live sky map • Point GoTo: aim your phone at a patch of sky and send the mount there • Current Point Query: find out what the mount is pointing at • GoTo any object from the DSO Database NIGHT-FRIENDLY • Red, green or white night mode with dimmer WIDGETS • Configurable Tonight and Multi astronomy weather forecasts • Upcoming bright satellite passes • Aurora probability, activity forecast and NOAA aurora map * Full list of supported reticles: Astro-Physics RAPAS & PASILL, iOptron, the latest Orion / Skywatcher, the Classic Skywatcher / Orion / Celestron / Meade / EXOS2 / Bresser / MSM, various versions of Takahashi EM-10/11/200/400/500, NJP, PM-1, P2-Z, the Telrad, Rigel QuikFinder, a couple for Astrotrac / Losmandy / Kenko / Avalon, the Vixen PF-L/Atlux/SX/SXD/SXP/AXD/GP/GP-DX/Polarie Polar Axis Scopes, a Konus and several Polar Finders: Tuthill, Explore Scientific 8x50, Meade 9x60, Vixen Polaris, Celestron 7x50, Carton Optical. PoleMaster help view for South Hemisphere users.

Screenshots

Clinometer + bubble level4 screens
Polar Scope Align Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Polar Scope Align Pro at 4.9 against Clinometer + bubble level's 4.0. Polar Scope Align Pro also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked) and ratings volume (305 vs 42). Clinometer + bubble level's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Clinometer + bubble level costs $1.99 and Polar Scope Align Pro $3.99 up front. Clinometer + bubble level sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Polar Scope Align Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polar Scope Align Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polar Scope Align Pro has 305 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Clinometer + bubble level's written reviews are positive against 97% of Polar Scope Align Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clinometer + bubble level ships an update every 4 months, Polar Scope Align Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Clinometer + bubble level versus Polar Scope Align Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClinometer + bubble levelPolar Scope Align Pro
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (42 ratings)4.9 (305 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42305 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter BreitlingDimitrios Kechagias

Customer experience

Clinometer + bubble level

All ratings42 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.2%

Polar Scope Align Pro

All ratings305 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.2%

User reviews

Clinometer + bubble level

From 42 App Store ratings

What 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

Polar Scope Align Pro

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best Polar Alignment App
  • 👍 Detailed Instructions and Explanations
  • 👍 Fantastic App with Many Useful Features
  • 👍 Intuitive and No Distractions
  • 👍 Comprehensive Astronomy App

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compass Inaccurate
  • 🐛 Location Data Inaccurate

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

Polar Scope Align Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Weather Updates Not Working
  • Compass Deflected by Mount

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Observation Recording Feature
  • Add Push To Option for DSO Objects

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clinometer + bubble level

One-time3
  • Support Updates Level Bronze$0.99
  • Support Developer Level Silver$2.99
  • Support Developer Level Gold$7.99
3 purchases

Polar Scope Align Pro

One-time3
  • Tip 1x$0.99
  • Tip 4x$3.99
  • Tip 10x$9.99

Questions

Is Clinometer + bubble level free?
Clinometer + bubble level costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Polar Scope Align Pro free?
Polar Scope Align Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clinometer + bubble level or Polar Scope Align Pro?
Polar Scope Align Pro is rated higher. Clinometer + bubble level averages 4.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Polar Scope Align Pro averages 4.9 from 305 ratings.
Do Clinometer + bubble level or Polar Scope Align Pro have ads?
Neither Clinometer + bubble level nor Polar Scope Align Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clinometer + bubble level or Polar Scope Align Pro?
Clinometer + bubble level ships an update every 4 months, and Polar Scope Align Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Clinometer + bubble level was updated on October 14, 2026 and Polar Scope Align Pro on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons