Retaining Walls App vs Smart Leveler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retaining Walls App
Estimate residential retaining wall projects with a step-by-step process. Input project details like height, length, and soil type to get block quantity estimates. Submit projects for a free in-depth estimate and find local dealers.
- Step-by-step project estimation
- Block quantity calculation
- Optional coordinate input for accuracy
- Free in-depth estimate submission
- Photo gallery for project ideas
- Dealer locator
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Description: This estimating tool guides you through a simple step-by step process to estimate your residential retaining wall project. Use the simple screens to enter information about your project for height, length, soil type and then choose a condition that represents your yard. As an option you can enter in exact X, Y and Z coordinates of your wall to adjust the projects location and height information for more exact estimates. Entering in this basic information will give you a rough estimate of the blocks you will need in an easy to read format. Want a more in depth estimate? Submit your project to the Allan Block Design Center and receive a Free estimate that includes cross sections, block and material estimates quantities. In addition, you will also receive a customized list of recommended dealers so you can get started right away on your landscape transformation. A photo gallery is included so you can browse through the applications for project ideas, looks and styles of the Allan Block Retaining Wall products from projects all over the world. This AB Walls Estimator and Project Portfolio include the following features: • Bird’s eye and front views of your wall • Coordinate locations can be entered (X, Y and Z) • Customizable not only length, but top and bottom of wall locations • Details/cross sections of your wall design • Block estimates for each of the locally available Allan Block Collections • Photo/project gallery • Links to additional information: videos, installation instructions, and more from our website, allanblock.com • List of recommended local Allan Block Dealers. • Works on iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Windows and Mac computers
Smart Leveler
This app provides precise 3D terrain mapping and construction leveling. It allows users to measure X, Y, and Z coordinates, calculate slope percentages, and view elevation above sea level. The tool is designed for professionals in the hardscape industry to aid in job bidding and surveying.
- 3D terrain mapping
- Hardscape leveling
- Precision construction altimeter
- Save, email, and upload data to CAD
- Calculate % of slope
- Feet above sea level measurement
- Includes photos with data
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3D Terrain Mapping and Hardscape Leveling System. The only Precision Construction Altimeter on the market that allows you to plot or survey true 3D X,Y, and Z measurements then save, email, or upload directly into CAD. The ultimate instrument for bidding jobs. Figures % of Slope, Engineering Scale- Feet above sea level, includes photos with data, and compass. Designed for the true professional specifically for the Hardscape Industry by Hardscape Pros!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Leveler at 100% against Retaining Walls App's 34%. Smart Leveler also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.5). Retaining Walls App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Leveler holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Retaining Walls App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart Leveler's.
Retaining Walls App ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Leveler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retaining Walls App | Smart Leveler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (15 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allan Block | Mike East |
Customer experience
Retaining Walls App
Smart Leveler
In-app purchases
Retaining Walls App
No in-app purchases
Smart Leveler
No in-app purchases
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