Comparison

Vehicle Clinometer vs Meter

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

Head to head
About

Vehicle Clinometer

This app acts as a digital tilt meter, using your device's accelerometers to display roll and pitch gauges. It helps off-road drivers and Jeep owners assess vehicle angles and reduce the risk of rollovers. Customize displays with various vehicles, backgrounds, and alert sounds.

Highlights
  • Roll and Pitch gauges
  • Any orientation display
  • Compass display (magnetic/GPS)
  • High resolution graphics
  • Customizable vehicles and backgrounds
  • Adjustable alert zones and sounds
  • Pop-up GPS information
Features
Currently charting
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Get the Original", Get Smittybilt 4x4 enthusiasts, Jeep owners, and Off Road drivers routinely face the risk of roll-over. This application can help reduce the risk by displaying a clinometer, also known as a tilt meter, using the accelerometers built into your device. Displays Roll and Pitch gauges. Any orientation - Portrait or Landscape mode. - Face-up or Edge up - Set zero at any angle Compass display for iPhone 3G, and higher. Use magnetic or GPS heading with 3GS and higher. Very smooth and realistic operation. High resolution graphics 6 different vehicles to choose from, including a photo realistic Wrangler JK. 5 different backgrounds Infinitely adjustable colors - Match your vehicle perfectly Adjustable yellow and red zones for Roll and Pitch Select among many different alert sounds Different sounds for warning and danger zones Pop-Up GPS information display provides - Latitude, Longitude, - Speed, Altitude, - Heading. Optionally disable auto-lock so the display stays on.

About

Meter

This utility app turns your iPhone into a comprehensive measurement toolkit. It provides access to various device sensors for real-time data on altitude, speed, pressure, motion, magnetic fields, location, sound levels, and leveling. Enjoy a clean interface with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Complete sensor suite
  • Real-time measurements
  • High accuracy and precision
  • Modern card-based interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Privacy-focused local data processing
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful sensor measurement toolkit with Meter! Access all your device's sensors in one beautifully designed app. **COMPLETE SENSOR SUITE** • **Altimeter** - Real-time altitude and barometric pressure • **Speedometer** - GPS-based speed tracking with multiple units • **Barometer** - Atmospheric pressure monitoring • **Accelerometer** - 3-axis motion detection and gravity measurements • **Magnetometer** - Magnetic field strength and compass functionality • **GPS** - Precise location coordinates and accuracy indicators • **Sound Level Meter** - Decibel measurements (0-120 dB) with advanced classification • **Level Tool** - Precise leveling with roll/pitch measurements **KEY FEATURES** • Modern, intuitive card-based interface • Dark mode support • High accuracy and precision • No advertisements or subscriptions • Privacy-focused with local data processing • Real-time measurements with comprehensive error handling Perfect for engineers, scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about their device's capabilities.

Screenshots

Vehicle Clinometer4 screens
Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Meter at Free against Vehicle Clinometer's $0.99. Meter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 2.8). Vehicle Clinometer's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 5) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Meter is free to download; Vehicle Clinometer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vehicle Clinometer has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Vehicle Clinometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Meter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vehicle Clinometer ships an update every 2 months, Meter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vehicle Clinometer versus Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVehicle ClinometerMeter
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (59 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiAwareJiajun Zhang

Customer experience

Vehicle Clinometer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive39.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative47.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral14.6%
Negative29.3%

Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Vehicle Clinometer

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when clicking GPS button
  • App crashes when trying to select options
  • App crashes when trying to enter new Roll and Pitch values
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  • App crashes when reorienting vertically
  • GPS doesn't work
  • No sounds for warning tones
  • App shuts down if it tilts too fast
  • Vehicle keeps flashing and says it can't zero
  • Cannot calibrate
  • Pitch meter broken (only goes from 0'-180')
  • Roll indicator unstable if pitch is near vertical
  • Tilt is too touchy and exaggerates
  • Front/Back tilt is too slow and understates
  • Doesn't work with iOS 11
  • Warning tones not working
  • Compass useless
  • Meter smoothing has no effect on numeric gauges
  • GPS required for app to start
  • Compass data source switching issues

Requested features

21 requests
  • Apple CarPlay compatibility
  • Speed and elevation on main screen
  • Ability to change vehicle color
  • Add more vehicle types (XJ, TJ, trucks, etc.)
  • Add a clock to the app
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  • Split screen/multitasking support on iPad
  • Option to turn off GPS to save battery
  • Utilize built-in compass instead of GPS
  • Display elevation at a fixed location
  • Add more 4x4 designs
  • Add pick-up truck option
  • Add a TJ option
  • Add an LJ option
  • Add a Jeep JL option
  • Add a GMC option
  • Add a 1980s full-size GM option
  • Add an XJ pic as background
  • Add more Toyotas
  • Display inclinations in percent
  • Save most extreme angle
  • Add speed permanently on display

Meter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Vehicle Clinometer

No in-app purchases

None

Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vehicle Clinometer free?
Vehicle Clinometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meter free?
Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vehicle Clinometer or Meter?
Meter is rated higher. Vehicle Clinometer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Meter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Vehicle Clinometer or Meter have ads?
Neither Vehicle Clinometer nor Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vehicle Clinometer or Meter?
Vehicle Clinometer ships an update every 2 months, and Meter every 3 days. Most recently, Vehicle Clinometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Meter on July 4, 2026.

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