Comparison

Right Angle vs Thread Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Right Angle

This app calculates triangles and segments of circles. It supports various angle input formats and offers solutions for oblique triangles and circle segments with optional add-ons. A right triangle calculator is included for free.

Highlights
  • Triangle solver
  • Circle segment calculator
  • Multiple angle units (degrees, radians, DMS, grade, x/12)
  • Oblique triangle solver (add-on)
  • Circle segment solver (add-on)
  • Free right triangle calculator
Features
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Right Angle is a calculator built for carpenters, builders, surveyors, machinists, and engineers — anyone who needs to solve a triangle, a trapezoid, or a circle without reaching for a notepad and the law of sines. Enter any valid combination of sides and angles and Right Angle solves the rest, including perimeter and area. The right triangle calculator is included for free; every other shape unlocks with a one-time Pro purchase or subscription. SHAPES • Right triangle (free) • Oblique triangle • Isosceles, right, and general trapezoids • Full circle — enter radius, diameter, or circumference • Segment of a circle ANGLE FORMATS • Decimal degrees • Radians • Degrees / minutes / seconds (DMS) • Percent grade • Pitch (x-over-12) LENGTH FORMATS • Decimal — the original, unitless entry. Best for metric. • Feet, inches & fractions — type values like 2' 5 1/2". • Inches & fractions — type values like 40 1/2". Pick a fraction precision from 1/2 down to 1/64 inch. Inputs and outputs both use the format you choose, and you can switch any time from Settings. DESIGNED FOR THE JOB SITE • A custom on-screen keyboard puts the symbols you need — feet, inches, fraction slash, degree, prime, double-prime — one tap away. • Helpful errors when an input combination can't be solved, instead of silent failures. • Available in English and Spanish — iOS picks the language to match your device. • Full VoiceOver support across the keyboard, input fields, shape diagrams, and results. Animations respect the Reduce Motion setting. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: http://rightangleapp.com/privacy.html

About

Thread Calculator

This app provides a quick and easy way to calculate thread dimensions for various units, including tap hole sizes and bolt specifications. It helps metalworkers find precise measurements for internal and external threads without consulting tables.

Highlights
  • Thread cutting calculator for multiple units
  • Cold forming calculator
  • Thread repair calculator
  • Tap hole and bolt diameter calculation
  • Saves time compared to tables
Features
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The app includes: - A calculator for thread cutting for the following units: M, MF, UNC, UNEF, UNF, UNR, UNS, NPT, NPTF, NPSC, NPSF, NPSL, NPSM, BA, BSP, BSF, BSW, BSPP, TR, and TRF - A calculator for cold forming - A calculator for thread repair You want to know which tap hole you should drill for threading or which bolt you should use? With this app, you will find the desired measures in no time: Simply select the desired thread type, nominal size, and pitch and you will get the matching diameter for your project. This saves precious time you would have spent tediously searching for internal and external thread dimensions in tables. As this app is still in its development phase, new features will follow soon, so stay tuned! GSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH is a manufacturer for high-quality thread cutting tools with 130 years of operational experience in the area of threading tool production. The product portfolio includes a wide selection of tools for different areas of application. GSR taps, twist drills, round dies, and tool holders are manufactured to the highest quality standards in our own production facilities. The constant quality control during the production process guarantees a consistent good quality in all national as well as international production facilities. This requires enormous precision, which is reflected by our tools. Precision is in the details. Since 1889.

Screenshots

Right Angle4 screens
Thread Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Right Angle at 73% against Thread Calculator's 33%. Right Angle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 18 months). Thread Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Right Angle sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thread Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Right Angle's written reviews are positive against 33% of Thread Calculator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Right Angle ships an update every 5 days, Thread Calculator every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Right Angle versus Thread Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRight AngleThread Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (30 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry MayersGSR Gustav Stursberg GmbH

Customer experience

Right Angle

All ratings30 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative22.1%

Thread Calculator

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Right Angle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after startup
  • Update caused app to crash
  • Loss of previously purchased unlocked app
  • Keyboard covers input fields
  • App changes mm to unspecified units

Requested features

9 requests
  • Restore fraction support
  • Restore feet and inches support
  • Provide both angles of a right triangle
  • Allow scrolling or hiding the keyboard
  • Bundling with other tools
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  • Add metric units (millimeters)
  • Option to choose metric inputs
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Thread Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Right Angle

Subscriptions2
  • Renews Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Renews Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time7
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Segments Calculator$5.99
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  • Oblique Triangle Calculator$5.99
  • Segment & Oblique Triangle$6.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Huge Tip$29.99
None

Thread Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Right Angle free?
Right Angle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Calculator free?
Thread Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Right Angle or Thread Calculator?
Thread Calculator is rated higher. Right Angle averages 3.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Thread Calculator averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Right Angle or Thread Calculator have ads?
Thread Calculator shows ads; Right Angle does not.
Which is updated more often, Right Angle or Thread Calculator?
Right Angle ships an update every 5 days, and Thread Calculator every 18 months. Most recently, Right Angle was updated on October 11, 2026 and Thread Calculator on September 27, 2026.

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