Comparison

TiltMeter vs Inclinometer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Motion sensitive auto-lock
  • Relative angle measurement
  • Haptic feedback
  • Angle of elevation measurement
  • Slope and incline measurement
  • Picture alignment
Features
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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.

About

Inclinometer

This utility app provides a straightforward tool for measuring tilt angles on any surface. It combines a digital reading with an analog-style interface for ease of use. Ideal for quick angle measurements without complexity.

Highlights
  • Measures tilt angle (slope)
  • Digital reading
  • Analog-like interface
  • Easy to use
  • Place on any surface
Features
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Inclinometer- Tilt Indicator. Do you need a quick and easy to use inclinometer to measure the tilt angle? No problem, here it is. Simply place the phone on any surface and you are ready to go! Measuers: Tilt angle (slope). Features combined digital reading with analog-like interface. No fuss Inclinometer. Does what it says on the tin. This app is subject to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TiltMeter4 screens
Inclinometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Inclinometer at Free against TiltMeter's $1.99. TiltMeter's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads 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

Inclinometer is free to download; TiltMeter costs $1.99 up front. Inclinometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 2 months. TiltMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TiltMeter holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TiltMeter has 163 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of TiltMeter's written reviews are positive against 30% of Inclinometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TiltMeter ships an update every 2 weeks, Inclinometer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TiltMeter versus Inclinometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiltMeterInclinometer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (163 ratings) — better2.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings163 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos HernandezKrzysztof Gwiazda

Customer experience

TiltMeter

All ratings163 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative30.7%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative37.8%

Inclinometer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Inclinometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TiltMeter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Inclinometer

Subscriptions3
  • Remove Ads$1.492 Months
  • Remove Ads$3.496 Months
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is TiltMeter free?
TiltMeter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inclinometer free?
Inclinometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TiltMeter or Inclinometer?
TiltMeter is rated higher. TiltMeter averages 3.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Inclinometer averages 2.1 from 11 ratings.
Do TiltMeter or Inclinometer have ads?
Neither TiltMeter nor Inclinometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TiltMeter or Inclinometer?
TiltMeter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inclinometer fortnightly. Most recently, TiltMeter was updated on October 19, 2026 and Inclinometer on October 6, 2026.

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