# Protractor+ vs Protractor for Angle Measuring

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Protractor for Angle Measuring at 50% against Protractor+'s 15%. Protractor for Angle Measuring also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Protractor+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 1K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Protractor for Angle Measuring sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Protractor for Angle Measuring holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor+ has 10K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Protractor+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Protractor for Angle Measuring's.

Protractor+ ships an update every 2 months, Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protractor+ | Protractor for Angle Measuring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-plus/id631311541/reviews) | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-for-angle-measuring/id6474609160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Protractor+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-plus/id631311541)

Transform your device into a versatile angle measurement tool. Easily measure angles in both degrees and radians with an intuitive interface. Ideal for quick and precise angle readings.

**Highlights:** Angle measurement, Degrees and radians, Intuitive visual control, Elegant design, Pocket protractor functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick angle measurement
- 👍 Useful for physics labs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Degrees feature locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable camera feature
- 🔋 Frequent timeouts force upgrade
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feature not working as expected
- Angle measurements not accurate
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to measure in degrees without upgrade
- Improved accuracy and responsiveness
- Removal of timeouts and paywalls


### Protractor for Angle Measuring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-for-angle-measuring/id6474609160)

Transform your iPhone into a precision angle measuring tool. Easily measure angles in real-time using touch or camera modes, and even analyze angles in existing photos. Customize your tools for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time angle measurement, Touch and camera modes, Measure angles in photos, Simultaneous unlimited angle measurement, Tool color customization, Plumb bob pendulum for tilt

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access with Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $3.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for surveying and measuring angles
- 💡 Interesting use of camera to overlay protractor
- 👍 Helps with specific use cases like golf setup
- 👍 Provides a clutter-free protractor experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficulty using the protractor tool and angle measurement
- 🐛 Inability to zoom in/out when measuring angles in photos
- 🐛 Inaccurate angle measurements in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Protractor tool is hard to use and requires multiple tries
- Angle measurements do not match real-world angles

**Requested features**

- Add more instructions and guidance for using the protractor tool
- Improve the zoom functionality when measuring angles in photos
- Enhance the accuracy of angle measurements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protractor+ free?

Protractor+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Protractor for Angle Measuring free?

Protractor for Angle Measuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Protractor+ or Protractor for Angle Measuring?

Protractor for Angle Measuring is rated higher. Protractor+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Protractor for Angle Measuring averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Protractor+ or Protractor for Angle Measuring have ads?

Protractor for Angle Measuring shows ads; Protractor+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Protractor+ or Protractor for Angle Measuring?

Protractor+ ships an update every 2 months, and Protractor for Angle Measuring every 2 weeks. Most recently, Protractor+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Protractor for Angle Measuring on September 30, 2026.

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