Comparison

Protractor for Angle Measuring vs BuildCalc

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

Head to head
About

Protractor for Angle Measuring

Transform your iPhone into a precision angle measurement tool. Effortlessly assess angles in real-time using touch and camera modes, measure multiple angles simultaneously, and customize your tools for accuracy and simplicity. Ideal for quick, reliable on-the-go assessments.

Highlights
  • Real-time angle measurement
  • Touch and camera modes
  • Simultaneous measurement of unlimited angles
  • Plumb bob pendulum for tilt determination
  • Tool color customization
  • Measure angles in photos
Features
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Your pocket angle expert! Transform your iPhone into a precision tool for real-time angle measurement. Simply tap, snap, and assess angles effortlessly with our intuitive touch and camera modes. Measure unlimited angles simultaneously, customize tools, and enjoy the perfect blend of accuracy and simplicity. Ideal for architects or anyone seeking quick, reliable measurements. Embrace the power of Protractor for fast, on-the-go angle assessments! Key Features: • Touch Measure: Tap the screen to set angles (use the camera view). • Plumb Bob Pendulum: Perfect for determining tilt (calibrate for accuracy). • Angle Measurement in Photos and from Camera. • Simultaneous Measurement of Unlimited Angles. • Tool Color Customization for Visual Convenience. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

About

BuildCalc

Features
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BuildMetric is the construction calculator that works the way you do - on the job site, offline, and without the clutter. Turn a few measurements into an accurate material estimate in seconds. Every calculation runs right on your device, so it's fast and works with no signal at all. WHAT YOU CAN CALCULATE - Concrete - volume for slabs, footings and columns - Brick & block - full walls, with a waste allowance - Paint - by area, number of coats and coverage - Tile - floors or walls, including spares - Area & volume - quick helpers for fast take-offs BUILT FOR REAL WORK - Fully offline - the core calculators never need internet - Metric or imperial - switch the whole app, or any single field - Projects & history - save your work and pick up after signing in - AR tape measure - point your camera, measure, drop it into a calc - English, Russian and Uzbek - Clean design in light and dark mode BUILDMETRIC PRO Go ad-free and support ongoing development with an optional subscription. Everything you calculate stays available either way. Download BuildMetric and stop guessing how much material you need. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://sites.google.com/view/buildmteric-policy/home

Screenshots

Protractor for Angle Measuring4 screens
BuildCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BuildCalc at none against Protractor for Angle Measuring's shown. BuildCalc also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Protractor for Angle Measuring sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and BuildCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Protractor for Angle Measuring versus BuildCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtractor for Angle MeasuringBuildCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLiks Sp. z O.O.Abduljamil Nizomxo'ja

Bugs and requests

Protractor for Angle Measuring

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

BuildCalc

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Protractor for Angle Measuring

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access with Trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
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  • Yearly Access$3.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$4.991 Year
2 purchases

BuildCalc

Subscriptions2
  • BuildMetric Pro for Month$4.991 Month
  • BuildMetric Pro for Year$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Protractor for Angle Measuring free?
Protractor for Angle Measuring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuildCalc free?
BuildCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protractor for Angle Measuring or BuildCalc have ads?
Protractor for Angle Measuring shows ads; BuildCalc does not.

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