# iPinPoint vs Protractor (Angle measurement)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protractor (Angle measurement) at 68% against iPinPoint's 0%. Protractor (Angle measurement) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). iPinPoint's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iPinPoint sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Protractor (Angle measurement) asks for nothing beyond the download.

iPinPoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor (Angle measurement) has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iPinPoint's written reviews are positive against 68% of Protractor (Angle measurement)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iPinPoint ships an update every 11 months, Protractor (Angle measurement) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPinPoint | Protractor (Angle measurement) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipinpoint-measurement-tool/id404645257/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-angle-measurement/id926663865/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-SmartSolutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/391390898) | [EONSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/899851112) |

## What reviewers say

### iPinPoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipinpoint-measurement-tool/id404645257)

This utility app allows users to measure angles, distances, and areas using their device's camera or GPS. It supports various geometric calculations and orthopedic measurements, with an optional Pro version for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Measure angles and lengths, Calculate circle radius, area, and perimeter, Compute triangle area and perimeter, Orthopedic angle measurements (Cobb, Baumann), Camera and GPS integration, Zoom feature (Pro version), Project creation (Pro version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculate perimeter/area of a circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calculate the area/perimeter and many more of a triangle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calculate the elbow angle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crop Image | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to iPinPoint Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Calculate area of any surface | $2.99 | one-time |


### Protractor (Angle measurement)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-angle-measurement/id926663865)

Measure angles of objects using your device's camera. This utility app acts as a digital protractor, allowing you to accurately determine angles in real-world scenarios. Perfect for when a physical protractor is unavailable.

**Highlights:** Camera-based angle measurement, Digital protractor functionality, Measure angles of objects, Real-world angle determination

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free and functional
- 👍 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Useful for homework
- 👍 Handy when needed
- 👍 Better than others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Hard to hold steady
- 👎 Camera is blurry
- 👎 Ads can be intrusive
- 👎 Difficult to use on paper
- 👎 Time limit on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Camera is always blurry
- Ads cover buttons
- App is a ghost app, cannot open
- Time limit makes it unusable
- Measures only in radians (free)

**Requested features**

- Ability to freeze image
- Ability to use photos for measurement
- Upload a still image and overlay protractor
- Improve accuracy with shaky hands
- Add option to take a picture and measure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPinPoint free?

iPinPoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Protractor (Angle measurement) free?

Protractor (Angle measurement) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPinPoint or Protractor (Angle measurement)?

iPinPoint is rated higher. iPinPoint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Protractor (Angle measurement) averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do iPinPoint or Protractor (Angle measurement) have ads?

Both iPinPoint and Protractor (Angle measurement) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPinPoint or Protractor (Angle measurement)?

iPinPoint ships an update every 11 months, and Protractor (Angle measurement) every 5 weeks. Most recently, iPinPoint was updated on October 12, 2026 and Protractor (Angle measurement) on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*