Comparison

Retaining Walls App vs Smart Leveler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Retaining Walls App4 screens
Smart Leveler3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Retaining Walls App versus Smart Leveler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetaining Walls AppSmart Leveler
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (15 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllan BlockMike East

Customer experience

Retaining Walls App

All ratings15 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative62.9%

Smart Leveler

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Retaining Walls App

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Leveler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retaining Walls App free?
Retaining Walls App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Leveler free?
Smart Leveler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retaining Walls App or Smart Leveler?
Smart Leveler is rated higher. Retaining Walls App averages 1.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Smart Leveler averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Retaining Walls App or Smart Leveler have ads?
Neither Retaining Walls App nor Smart Leveler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retaining Walls App or Smart Leveler?
Retaining Walls App ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Leveler every 2 months. Most recently, Retaining Walls App was updated on June 11, 2026 and Smart Leveler on September 9, 2026.

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