Comparison

RIDGID Level vs Surface Level

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

Head to head
About

RIDGID Level

This utility app uses your phone's sensors to provide precise leveling and plumb measurements. It features three vials for plumb, level, and 45° angles, with an option to overlay readings on your camera view. Calibration is available to ensure accuracy.

Highlights
  • Plumb, level, and 45° miter vials
  • Real-time measurement display
  • Camera overlay for leveling information
  • Vertical and horizontal vial calibration
  • Sensor-based accuracy
Features
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RIDGID Level features three vials for plumb, level and 45° miter. The display shows the exact measurements currently being reported by the sensors and it supports overlaying leveling information on top of the camera. The application also allows you to calibrate both the vertical and horizontal vials for phones with buttons on the side or cameras on the rear which can interfere with your readings.

About

Surface Level

This utility app functions as a digital bubble level, allowing users to measure horizontal, vertical, and flat surfaces with 360-degree precision. It includes calibration features and a digital compass for outdoor use.

Highlights
  • Horizontal, vertical, and flat surface measurement
  • 360-degree level precision
  • Surface calibration
  • Digital compass
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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The Surface Level: Bubble Level app is simple and easy to use with your device. A bubble level is mostly used in the constructor, carpentry, and photography to determine whether the object is surface level or not. you can use it for personal uses like checking your desk table and the surface level of every object. Measure Level horizontal, vertical, and flat surface for a 360 level. This level of tool precision depends on the quality of the accelerometer sensor and the correct calibration. Use Horizontal, Vertical and flat surface tools separately. Calibration: - You can calibrate surfaces with any flat surface or any angle. - Calibrate will set new “zero” and data shown after calibration will be relative to that position. - Tap reset to remove calibre and reset identical surface. Compass: - A digital compass is a great tool for outdoor uses. It gives N (North) direction. - Without an accelerator sensor, a digital compass will not work.

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Surface Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RIDGID Level at 3.9 against Surface Level's 1.0. RIDGID Level also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIDGID Level holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RIDGID Level has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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RIDGID Level versus Surface Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelSurface Level
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (40 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsMonali Paghadal

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

All ratings40 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative41.3%

Surface Level

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

None

Surface Level

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDGID Level free?
RIDGID Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surface Level free?
Surface Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Level or Surface Level?
RIDGID Level is rated higher. RIDGID Level averages 3.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Surface Level averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RIDGID Level or Surface Level have ads?
Neither RIDGID Level nor Surface Level shows ads.

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