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 transforms your phone into a precise spirit level, bubble level, angle finder, and laser level. It offers features for measuring, saving readings, and calibrating for accuracy, making it ideal for DIY projects and installations.

Highlights
  • Bubble level for various surfaces
  • Angle finder with multiple units
  • Laser level projection
  • Measure and save readings
  • Calibration for accuracy
  • Haptic feedback when level
Features
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Level Tool turns your iPhone into a precise spirit level, bubble level, angle finder and laser level. BUBBLE LEVEL • Bar level for walls, frames and shelves • Bullseye level for tables and flat surfaces • Large readout with 0.1° precision, green flash and haptic tap when level ANGLE FINDER • Protractor / inclinometer with degrees, percent and mm/m • Deviation from the nearest axis at a glance LASER LEVEL • Project a level line over your live camera view to align anything on the wall MEASURE & SAVE • Hold a reading, save it and review it later in History • Calibrate on any known level surface for maximum accuracy Perfect for hanging pictures, mounting shelves and TVs, DIY, carpentry and construction — right from your pocket. ---------------- LEVEL TOOL PRO Unlock Pro with an auto-renewing subscription ($4.99/week or $19.99/year) or a one-time Lifetime purchase ($29.99). Prices may vary by region. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): This app uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBAatqlwycG2X9RN2XtvogTsIzooaZzZlurMlts1ZvU/edit?usp=sharing Support: https://sites.google.com/view/leveltoolbubblelaser

Screenshots

RIDGID Level4 screens
Level Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Level Tool at 5.0 against RIDGID Level's 3.9. Level Tool also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). RIDGID Level's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Level Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RIDGID Level has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID Level ships an update every 13 months, Level Tool every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RIDGID Level versus Level Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID LevelLevel Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (41 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsMeric Gller

Customer experience

RIDGID Level

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

Level Tool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Level Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Level

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Level Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly: Bubble Level3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly: Laser Level$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Level Tool Pro Lifetime$2.99

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 41 ratings, while Level Tool averages 5.0 from 1 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RIDGID Level was updated on November 2, 2026 and Level Tool on October 31, 2026.

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