Comparison

RIDGID Level vs Pocket Laser Level 360

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

Pocket Laser Level 360

Transform your device into a versatile measuring tool. Accurately check the horizontal and vertical alignment of objects using your camera and device sensors. Measure angles with precision for DIY projects or home improvements.

Highlights
  • Laser level functionality
  • Protractor mode for angle measurement
  • Uses gyroscope and accelerometer
  • Check horizontal and vertical alignment
  • Measure degrees of misalignment
  • Take photos while measuring
  • Flashlight for dark environments
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Use your device's camera as a laser level and protractor using this application. The sensors built into the device (gyroscope and accelerometer) will help to check the horizontal and vertical of the objects installed or installed in your home. Is the object hanging crookedly? No problem! Point your device at the object and check which side is hanging crookedly and how many degrees you need to align. Do you want to cut a bar at 45 degrees? No problem! Switch to the protractor mode, select the desired angle, point your device at the bar and you will see the exact angle for further work. The app also allows you to: - Take a photo while measuring; - Turn on the flashlight, for the convenience of working in dark rooms.

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Pocket Laser Level 3602 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RIDGID Level at 43% against Pocket Laser Level 360's 0%. RIDGID Level also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Pocket Laser Level 360's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price 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. Pocket Laser Level 360 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RIDGID Level asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket Laser Level 360 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Laser Level 360 has 317 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 0% of Pocket Laser Level 360'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, Pocket Laser Level 360 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
RIDGID Level versus Pocket Laser Level 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelPocket Laser Level 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)4.5 (317 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41317 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsNikita Chizhov

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

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

Pocket Laser Level 360

All ratings310 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Laser Level 360

One-time1
  • Removing Ads$9.99

Questions

Is RIDGID Level free?
RIDGID Level is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Laser Level 360 free?
Pocket Laser Level 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RIDGID Level or Pocket Laser Level 360?
Pocket Laser Level 360 is rated higher. RIDGID Level averages 3.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Pocket Laser Level 360 averages 4.5 from 317 ratings.
Do RIDGID Level or Pocket Laser Level 360 have ads?
Pocket Laser Level 360 shows ads; RIDGID Level does not.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Level or Pocket Laser Level 360?
RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, and Pocket Laser Level 360 every 2 months. Most recently, RIDGID Level was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Laser Level 360 on October 27, 2026.

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