Comparison

RIDGID Level vs Level Tool

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

Level Tool

This utility app provides accurate surface measurements using your device's sensors. It offers a virtual level indicator for easy flatness assessment, making it ideal for professionals and DIYers alike. Get precise readings without traditional tools.

Highlights
  • Accurate surface readings
  • Virtual level indicator
  • Intuitive interface
  • Real-time measurements
  • Gyroscope and accelerometer utilization
Features
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Level Tool app is designed to provide you with accurate readings of any surface by utilizing your device's built-in gyroscope and accelerometer. With Level Tool, you no longer need to rely on traditional bubble levels or bulky measuring tools. The app displays a virtual level indicator on your screen, and all you need to do is place your device on the surface you want to measure. The indicator will show you how flat or uneven the surface is by giving you real-time measurements. The Level Tool app is incredibly easy to use, and its intuitive interface ensures that you get accurate readings every time. Whether you're a professional builder, DIY enthusiast, or just need to measure the flatness of a surface for any reason, this app is an essential tool for your toolkit. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Level Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RIDGID Level at none against Level Tool's 5. RIDGID Level also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Level Tool's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Level Tool sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. RIDGID Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Level Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of RIDGID Level's written reviews are positive against 36% of Level Tool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, Level Tool monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RIDGID Level versus Level Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelLevel Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (40 ratings)4.1 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsAndrei Nemtsou

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

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

Level Tool

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Level Tool

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Welcome One-Time Offer$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is RIDGID Level free?
RIDGID Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Level Tool free?
Level Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Level or Level Tool?
Level Tool is rated higher. RIDGID Level averages 3.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Level Tool averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do RIDGID Level or Level Tool have ads?
Level Tool shows ads; RIDGID Level does not.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Level or Level Tool?
RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, and Level Tool monthly. Most recently, RIDGID Level was updated on October 14, 2026 and Level Tool on October 16, 2026.

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