Comparison

explainEN287 vs Right Angle PRO

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

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About

explainEN287

Features
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The app is designed for user, who wish their knowledge about the welder's qualification according to EN 287-1 (e.g. site supervisors, welding experts, technicians). The importance of the individual elements of the rule will become even clearer for the user. The user can to be checked whether the welder is for a specific welding necessary. Select/Search one element from the EN 287-1. Displayed a comment and/other a simple sketch.

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Right Angle PRO

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The right-angle calculator built for the job site. RightAngle PRO handles the units you actually use — fractional inches (1/16, 1/32, 1/64), feet & inches, decimal inches, and millimeters — with instant diagram preview and high-precision results. Key Features Fractional Inches & Feet Support Choose your precision: 1/16", 1/32", or 1/64" — matched to your tape measure. Enter any fraction and the result automatically rounds to your selected precision. Sub-display instantly shows the converted value in your chosen second unit. Customizable Unit Combinations Mix and match unit displays freely in any combination. Real-Time Preview Every digit you type or delete is instantly reflected in the diagram. Input errors are immediately visible, making operation intuitive and efficient. Massive Calculation Range: Up to 500 km From small building components to wide-area surveying simulations — calculate angles to mountain peaks or tall structures while referencing a map. High Precision Display Side lengths displayed to 4 decimal places. Angles to 6 decimal places (4 in DMS). Tap any value for detailed precision readout. Left/Right Diagram Toggle Flip the diagram between right-rising and left-rising with one tap. PDF Export Save and print calculation results with diagrams as PDF. Easy to share on-site or by email. Light & Dark Mode Switch between Light and Dark mode to suit your environment and preference. Works Without Internet All calculations run offline. Calculation data is processed only on your device. Specifications ■ Supported Units ・ft & in (1/16 fractional) ・ft & in (1/32 fractional) ・ft & in (1/64 fractional) ・ft & in (decimal) ・Inches (1/16 fractional) ・Inches (1/32 fractional) ・Inches (1/64 fractional) ・Inches (decimal) ・Feet ・Millimeters (mm) ・Meters (m/cm/mm) ■ Maximum Input  Meter mode: up to 500 km  Other modes: up to 1,000 m ■ Calculation Precision ・Sides: rounded at 5th decimal, displayed to 4th ・Fractions: any fraction accepted — result rounds to 1/16, 1/32, or 1/64 ・Angles:  [Degrees] Diagram: 2 decimal / Precision: 6 decimal  [DMS] Diagram: whole seconds / Precision: 4 decimal (seconds) ・1 inch = 25.4 mm (exact) ・1 foot = 304.8 mm (exact) Who Is This For? Carpenters, framers, contractors, and construction professionals working with imperial measurements. Anyone who needs to calculate angles, slopes, or diagonal lengths on the job site. DIY enthusiasts and model makers who need precise angle calculations. Those who frequently convert between fractional inches, feet, and metric. Please Note Every effort has been made to ensure calculation accuracy. However, minor rounding errors may occur. Please verify all results before use in construction or professional work. As we continually improve the app, if there is any discrepancy between this description and the actual behavior, the app's behavior takes precedence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

explainEN2873 screens
Right Angle PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: explainEN287 at none against Right Angle PRO's 2. Right Angle PRO's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months). On price, ads, 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. Right Angle PRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. explainEN287 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

explainEN287 ships an update every 20 months, Right Angle PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
explainEN287 versus Right Angle PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterexplainEN287Right Angle PRO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorg RoseMasashi Konno

In-app purchases

None

explainEN287

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Right Angle PRO

Subscriptions2
  • RightAngle PRO Monthly$3.991 Month
  • RightAngle PRO Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is explainEN287 free?
explainEN287 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Right Angle PRO free?
Right Angle PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do explainEN287 or Right Angle PRO have ads?
Neither explainEN287 nor Right Angle PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, explainEN287 or Right Angle PRO?
explainEN287 ships an update every 20 months, and Right Angle PRO monthly. Most recently, explainEN287 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Right Angle PRO on September 28, 2026.

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