Comparison

SeeLevel vs Protractor Edge

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

Head to head
About

SeeLevel

Measure angles and align objects using your device's camera. This tool offers a visual clinometer, distance and height estimation, and a traceable level. It's useful for various alignment and measurement tasks, with adjustable units and zoom for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Measure angles relative to horizon
  • Estimate object tilt
  • Calculate object height/distance
  • Traceable level tool
  • Camera zoom for accuracy
  • Conventional level mode
Features
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Measure angles and align objects viewed through the camera. SeeLevel also includes a distance/height estimation tool and traceable level. With SeeLevel you can for example: - Find the angle relative to the horizon (like a sextant) - Get the vertical line to the ground (like a plumb) - Estimate the tilt of objects in the distance - Calculate the height of, or distance to, an object (Inclinometer). - The unit of the input and output distances are always the same so you can use any unit you wish (meter, feet, yards etc) - Use it as a conventional level, independent of the camera - Zoom in the measured object to improve accuracy - If your device has a front camera you can use it to measure the level from the ground or use it as an inverted plumb. USER FEEDBACK: 
Simple, effective and finally offering a clinometer with percentage. Very good, I can recommend it. 
Piwilari, France It is easy to use and effective for many types of measurements (angle, height, distance). The interface is uncluttered and very clear. Good job. TychoMoon, France 
Very good idea that works very well. angor69, Italy I work for satelite co. and this is 'bout the best visual inclinometer I've come across, and yes my boss does like it, especially on how close the accuracy is compared to a Suunto Tandem. Top Tier, USA NOTE: Requires a device with a camera. i.e. compatible with all iPhones, iPod Touch 4 and iPad 2.

About

Protractor Edge

Measure angles directly on your device without taking photos or placing the angle on screen. This app offers a unique and efficient way to determine degrees, saving you time with its handy assistant functionality.

Highlights
  • Direct angle measurement on device
  • Intuitive line dragging interface
  • Measures angles in photos (Premium)
  • Measures from camera view (Premium)
  • Ad-free experience (Premium)
Features
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A simple protractor. Just put your device on the angle you want to measure. Then drag the two lines to align the both sides of the angle. The degrees will be there. It is different from other protractor apps. This is a new way to measure angles. It requires neither taking photo nor putting the angle above the screen. Now start using this handy assistant to measure angles which will save you a lot of time. ------------------------------------- PREMIUM ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION - Measure the world from camera - Measure angles in photos - No Ads - The subscription is $0.99 yearly with trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that service, where applicable - Terms of use: https://service.notationpad.com/terms_service.html

Screenshots

SeeLevel4 screens
Protractor Edge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Protractor Edge at Free against SeeLevel's $0.99. Protractor Edge also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (55 vs 18). SeeLevel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

Protractor Edge is free to download; SeeLevel costs $0.99 up front. Protractor Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. SeeLevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protractor Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SeeLevel's written reviews are positive against 70% of Protractor Edge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeLevel ships an update every 6 months, Protractor Edge every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
SeeLevel versus Protractor Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeLevelProtractor Edge
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (18 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.4% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1855 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSten Kaiser嵩 张

Customer experience

SeeLevel

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive67.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative21.7%

Protractor Edge

All ratings55 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

None

SeeLevel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Protractor Edge

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access7 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is SeeLevel free?
SeeLevel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protractor Edge free?
Protractor Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SeeLevel or Protractor Edge?
Protractor Edge is rated higher. SeeLevel averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Protractor Edge averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do SeeLevel or Protractor Edge have ads?
Protractor Edge shows ads; SeeLevel does not.
Which is updated more often, SeeLevel or Protractor Edge?
SeeLevel ships an update every 6 months, and Protractor Edge every 43 months. Most recently, SeeLevel was updated on October 13, 2026 and Protractor Edge on October 11, 2026.

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