Comparison

RIDGID Level vs Bubble Level Plus+

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

Bubble Level Plus+

This utility app functions as a digital bubble level, angle meter, and tilt meter. It helps users align picture frames, measure slopes, and assist with home decoration. Calibration instructions are provided for accurate measurements.

Highlights
  • Bubble level functionality
  • Angle measurement
  • Tilt meter
  • Picture frame alignment
  • Home decoration assistance
  • Calibration guide
Features
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Bubble Level (one of the 12 tools in iMetalBox) is now free! Take this chance to download! ======== User reviews ======== • "Works great and stylish!" - HellofromtheFeeworld746 • "Just what I need it for. Simple and easy." - LtHottRod • "No drama, does what I need it to." - Leon8004 • "I have use on my (welder) and it worked great." - Spark in the dark -------------------------------- Full retina display support for both iPhone 4 and iPhone 5! Also check out iMetalBox: 12 in 1, get 12 useful tools with the price of one! You can use Level° for: - Picture frame alignment - Measure angles and slopes - Home decoration - And much more! Calibrate instructions: - To calibrate the levels, hold the phone against a reference surface and press the Calibrate button. - Do this two times for vertical and horizontal orientations.

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Bubble Level Plus+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubble Level Plus+ at 4.5 against RIDGID Level's 3.9. Bubble Level Plus+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 41). RIDGID Level's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Bubble Level Plus+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RIDGID Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubble Level Plus+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Level Plus+ has 15K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of RIDGID Level's written reviews are positive against 38% of Bubble Level Plus+'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, Bubble Level Plus+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RIDGID Level versus Bubble Level Plus+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelBubble Level Plus+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)4.5 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4115K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsTue Nguyen Minh

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

All ratings41 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative41.3%

Bubble Level Plus+

All ratings15,359 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative60.4%

User reviews

RIDGID Level

From 41 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for vehicle camping
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Smooth and easy to use
  • 👍 Works great for simple tasks
  • 👍 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate readings
  • 🐛 Calibration issues
  • 🐛 Limited precision (whole numbers only)
  • 🐛 Does not support vertical/plumb use
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently after updates

Bubble Level Plus+

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • ⚙️ Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Useful for various applications

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Overly aggressive monetization
  • 🕰️ Extremely limited free version
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 💤 Frequent pop-ups disrupting usage

Bugs and requests

RIDGID Level

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App will not stay on phone
  • App crashes while loading after update
  • App does not open after latest update
  • 2.0 update keeps crashing
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  • App crashes and will not load
  • Camera function not working
  • Horizontal reading incorrect

Requested features

6 requests
  • Display grade per foot
  • Save calibration between uses
  • Add sound for alone use
  • Update camera function for iOS 8
  • Add option to revert to old screen layout
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  • Increase font size on readouts

Bubble Level Plus+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubble level not working as expected
  • Measurements resetting unexpectedly
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to lock calibration settings
  • More customization options
  • Improved accuracy for larger angles

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubble Level Plus+

One-time2
  • Pro Features$0.99
  • Bubble Level Pro$1.99

Questions

Is RIDGID Level free?
RIDGID Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Level Plus+ free?
Bubble Level Plus+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Level or Bubble Level Plus+?
Bubble Level Plus+ is rated higher. RIDGID Level averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Bubble Level Plus+ averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.
Do RIDGID Level or Bubble Level Plus+ have ads?
Neither RIDGID Level nor Bubble Level Plus+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Level or Bubble Level Plus+?
RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, and Bubble Level Plus+ every 2 months. Most recently, RIDGID Level was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bubble Level Plus+ on November 10, 2026.

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