Comparison

RecUp vs Camera Protractor

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

Head to head
About

RecUp

Easily record voice memos and automatically upload them to Dropbox. This app streamlines the recording process, eliminating the need to name files or choose save locations. It offers a simple, efficient solution for capturing audio on the go.

Highlights
  • Automatic Dropbox upload
  • MP3 audio format
  • Universal app support (iPhone/iPad)
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Streamlined recording interface
Features
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Your mic to Dropbox. Just one button to link, record, pause, finish. Upload is automatic. Each recording is transferred to Dropbox' servers to be stored, shared or used for automations and workflows with IFTTT, Zapier, n8n, Make,... RecUp can record in the background and can be started via a link ("recup://record" URL scheme, also usable from within Shortcuts) • Universal app, running equally well on iPhone, Pad and macOS (arm) • MP3 audio files sound great while saving bandwidth and Dropbox storage. • Accessibility support for blind or low vision users. RecUp requires a Dropbox account. Sign up for a FREE Dropbox account at http://www.dropbox.com Choose their "Basic" plan to get 2GB of Storage for free, select "Standard" or higher for paid plans. Link to Dropbox using either App Folder (default; more secure) or Full Access (allows shared folders). Visit the RecUp Help page for more details. Visit the RecUp Support link to read the full user guide.

About

Camera Protractor

Measure angles and lengths of real-world objects using your iPhone's camera. This tool offers a digital protractor and ruler, allowing precise measurements of anything you can capture, from small items to large structures. It features an intuitive interface and is always available.

Highlights
  • Digital protractor and ruler
  • Measure real-life objects with camera
  • Precise angle measurement (0-180 degrees)
  • Intuitive UI design
  • Full screen display
  • Email support
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a camera protractor, photo angle meter, and surface inclinometer. Measure angles from photos, live camera views, or real-world surfaces in seconds. Check slope, roof pitch, and miter cuts, save your measurements, and share the results. Three ways to measure. One simple angle toolkit. THREE WAYS TO MEASURE PHOTO Choose a photo from your library or take a new one, then place three points to measure an angle. CAMERA Use the live camera protractor, freeze the view, and fine-adjust the measurement points for greater precision. SURFACE Use your iPhone or iPad as an inclinometer to measure tilt from horizontal, slope percentage, and roof pitch. POWERFUL MEASUREMENT TOOLS • Measure minor and reflex angles • Fine-adjust measurement points • Pinch to zoom for precise placement • Measure slope percentage • Calculate roof pitch • Set a custom zero reference • Hold a measurement • Calibrate the level sensor • Save measurements to History • Add notes to saved measurements • Export measurement images • Share your results CAMERA PROTRACTOR PRO Upgrade once to unlock additional professional tools: • Edge Snap — automatic edge assistance • Multiple Angles — measure up to 10 angles on one image • Miter Calculator — convert measured corners into saw settings • Projects — organize related measurements • Tags — label and organize your measurements • PDF Reports — create professional measurement reports • Adjust a Copy — reuse a saved measurement without changing the original One-time purchase. No subscription. USEFUL FOR Camera Protractor is useful for: • DIY and home improvement • Woodworking and carpentry • Construction • Roofing • Furniture and installation work • Measuring slopes and inclines • Checking angles from photos • Everyday angle measurements PRIVACY Your measurements stay on your device. NOTE Photo measurements describe angles in the image plane. Camera perspective can change the apparent angle of real-world objects.

Screenshots

RecUp4 screens
Camera Protractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecUp at 80% against Camera Protractor's 27%. RecUp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Camera Protractor's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

RecUp costs $2.99 and Camera Protractor $4.99 up front. Camera Protractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RecUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RecUp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RecUp has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of RecUp's written reviews are positive against 27% of Camera Protractor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RecUp ships an update every 2 months, Camera Protractor fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RecUp versus Camera Protractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecUpCamera Protractor
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeregetsome UG华芳 张

Customer experience

RecUp

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.9%

Camera Protractor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

RecUp

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recordings can be lost if no internet connection
  • Recordings stop when switching to other apps

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to choose 320kbps MP3 quality
  • Dedicated pause button
  • Ability to name/label recordings
  • Playback functionality within the app
  • Support for Google Drive and other cloud services
Show 1 more
  • Apple Watch complication

Camera Protractor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RecUp

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Camera Protractor

One-time1
  • Camera Protractor Pro$6.99

Questions

Is RecUp free?
RecUp costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Protractor free?
Camera Protractor costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RecUp or Camera Protractor?
RecUp is rated higher. RecUp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Camera Protractor averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do RecUp or Camera Protractor have ads?
Neither RecUp nor Camera Protractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RecUp or Camera Protractor?
RecUp ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Protractor fortnightly. Most recently, RecUp was updated on November 6, 2026 and Camera Protractor on November 6, 2026.

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