Comparison

Sader Method 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

Sader Method

This utility app helps calibrate Atomic Force Microscope cantilevers. It provides a user interface to determine the spring constant of a cantilever using its resonant frequency and quality factor.

Highlights
  • Atomic Force Microscope cantilever calibration
  • Determine spring constant
  • Resonant frequency measurement
  • Quality factor measurement
  • User interface for calibration
Features
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Calibrate Atomic Force Microscope cantilevers using the Sader Method. Provides a user interface for determining the spring constant of a cantilever from measurements of its resonant frequency and quality factor.

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

Sader Method4 screens
Protractor Edge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sader Method at 5.0 against Protractor Edge's 4.5. Sader Method also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Protractor Edge's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence 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. Protractor Edge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Sader Method asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sader Method holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor Edge has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sader Method's written reviews are positive against 70% of Protractor Edge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sader Method ships an update every 57 months, Protractor Edge every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sader Method versus Protractor Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSader MethodProtractor Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 57 monthsEvery 43 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn Sader嵩 张

Customer experience

Sader Method

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Protractor Edge

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

In-app purchases

None

Sader Method

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Protractor Edge

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

Questions

Is Sader Method free?
Sader Method is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protractor Edge free?
Protractor Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sader Method or Protractor Edge?
Sader Method is rated higher. Sader Method averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Protractor Edge averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Sader Method or Protractor Edge have ads?
Protractor Edge shows ads; Sader Method does not.
Which is updated more often, Sader Method or Protractor Edge?
Sader Method ships an update every 57 months, and Protractor Edge every 43 months. Most recently, Sader Method was updated on September 17, 2026 and Protractor Edge on October 11, 2026.

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