Vehicle Clinometer vs Smart Tools Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Smart Tools Pro
Transform your iPhone into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with 30 powerful tools. Measure objects, angles, and distances with precision, or use utility functions like a flashlight, compass, and QR code scanner.
- Ruler and protractor for precise measurements
- AR-based distance and height measurement
- Real-time GPS speedometer
- Digital compass and spirit level
- QR code scanner and generator
- Magnifier and flashlight
- Audio analyzer and seismograph
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**Smart Tools Pro - Your Complete iOS Toolkit** Transform your iPhone into a professional measurement and utility toolkit with Smart Tools Pro. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, professional contractor, photographer, or just need quick access to essential tools, Smart Tools Pro has everything you need in one beautifully designed app - 30 powerful tools at your fingertips! MEASURING TOOLS (8) * Ruler - Measure objects with precision using your screen or camera. Perfect for quick measurements when you don't have a physical ruler. * Protractor - Measure angles accurately for DIY projects, construction, or educational purposes. Real-time angle display with degree precision. * Slope - Calculate slope angles and percentages. Essential for construction, landscaping, and accessibility compliance. * Distance - Measure distances using AR technology. Point your camera and get instant distance measurements for room planning. * Height - Measure heights of objects using your phone's sensors and AR. Perfect for measuring buildings, trees, or furniture. * Speedometer - Track your speed in real-time with GPS. HUD mode for windshield reflection. Max speed and distance tracking. * Plumb Bob - Check vertical alignment with a virtual plumb bob. Essential for construction and hanging fixtures. * Angle Finder - Measure angles using camera-based angle detection. Draw and compare multiple angles. UTILITY TOOLS (20) * Magnifier - Magnify small text or objects with zoom control and flash support. Perfect for reading fine print and inspecting details. * Flashlight - Powerful LED flashlight with adjustable brightness and strobe modes. Never be in the dark again. * Compass - Navigate with confidence using the built-in digital compass. Shows direction, coordinates, altitude, and magnetic field strength. * GPS - Track your location with precision. View latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and accuracy. Save favorite locations. * Audio - Advanced audio analyzer with frequency spectrum, waveform visualization, and real-time audio monitoring. * Seismograph - Detect and monitor vibrations and movements. Track seismic activity and record shake events. * QR-Code - Scan and generate QR codes. Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more. * Level - Turn your iPhone into a professional spirit level with bubble display. Surface and edge modes with calibration. * Mag Flux - Measure magnetic field strength in microteslas. Detect magnetic objects and monitor field variations. * Reader - Text-to-speech reader for PDFs and images. OCR technology extracts text from photos. Adjustable reading speed. * Color Picker - Pick colors from your camera in real-time. Save color palettes with hex, RGB, and HSB values. * Barometer - Monitor atmospheric pressure. Track weather changes with pressure trends and altitude compensation. * Random Generator - Generate random numbers, flip coins, roll dice, and create secure passwords. Perfect for games and decisions. * Lux Meter - Measure light intensity in lux. Professional light measurement for photography and workspace optimization. * Stud Finder - Detect metal studs and magnetic objects in walls using your phone's magnetometer. Essential for hanging fixtures. * Sun Tracker - Track sun position throughout the day. Plan photography sessions and solar panel installations with sunrise/sunset times. * Decibel Logger - Measure and log sound levels. Monitor noise pollution and track daily noise exposure with detailed history. * Frequency Analyzer - Analyze audio frequencies in real-time. Spectrum analyzer with harmonic detection for musicians and audio professionals. TIME TOOLS (2) * Stop Watch - Precision stopwatch with volume button control for races and workouts. Record multiple laps with highest/lowest indicators. * Timer - Countdown timer with volume button control for hands-free operation. Download Smart Tools Pro today and discover 30 professional tools in one beautifully designed app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Vehicle Clinometer at free against Smart Tools Pro's paid. Vehicle Clinometer also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 25%) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Smart Tools Pro's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.8). On price, 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
Vehicle Clinometer costs $0.99 and Smart Tools Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Tools Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vehicle Clinometer has 59 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Vehicle Clinometer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart Tools Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Vehicle Clinometer ships an update every 2 months, Smart Tools Pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vehicle Clinometer | Smart Tools Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (59 ratings) | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iAware | Shajir Kalady |
Customer experience
Vehicle Clinometer
Smart Tools Pro
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
Smart Tools Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vehicle Clinometer
No in-app purchases
Smart Tools Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vehicle Clinometer free?
Is Smart Tools Pro free?
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