Comparison

SlopeReader vs Loop

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

Head to head
About

SlopeReader

This tool helps golfers measure green slopes with precision using their iPhone. It provides real-time visual feedback on pitch and roll, aiding in green reading and building Aimpoint Express techniques. The app works offline and offers smart calibration for accurate readings.

Highlights
  • Real-time bubble level for slope visualization
  • Multiple units: Percent, Degrees, Radians
  • Smart calibration for phone cases
  • Directional indicators for slope direction
  • Completely offline functionality
  • Always-on display for continuous measurement
  • Instant 60Hz sensor updates
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SlopeReader transforms your iPhone into a precision slope measurement tool designed specifically for golfers who use the Aimpoint Express green reading system. MEASURE SLOPE WITH PRECISION Place your phone flat on the green and instantly see the slope in real-time. The intuitive bubble level interface shows both forward/backward slope (pitch) and left/right slope (roll) with directional arrows pointing downslope. Perfect for: • Learning what different slope percentages feel like • Validating your green reading on practice greens • Building muscle memory for Aimpoint Express stances • Understanding break on challenging greens KEY FEATURES • Real-Time Bubble Level: Visual feedback with a moving bubble that shows slope direction and magnitude • Multiple Units: Switch between Percent (default), Degrees, and Radians • Smart Calibration: Account for your phone case or camera bump - calibrate once and it remembers • Directional Indicators: Color-coded arrows show which way the green slopes • Completely Offline: No internet required, works anywhere on the course • Always-On Display: Screen stays active while measuring slopes • Instant Readings: 60Hz sensor updates for smooth, responsive measurements HOW IT WORKS 1. Place your iPhone flat on the green at your ball position 2. Wait for the bubble to stabilize 3. Read the slope percentage and direction from the display 4. Use with your Aimpoint Express technique to find your aim point The calibration system ensures accurate readings even with a phone case. Simply calibrate on a known level surface once, and the app remembers your offset. PERFECT FOR PRACTICE Use SlopeReader on the practice green to: • Feel what 1%, 2%, 3% slopes actually feel like with your feet • Verify your slope reading accuracy • Build confidence in your green reading before competition • Train your perception to match reality DESIGNED FOR GOLFERS Built by golfers, for golfers. Simple, focused, and designed for real-world use on the course. No accounts, no subscriptions, no ads - just a tool that works. Whether you're learning Aimpoint Express or refining your green reading skills, SlopeReader gives you the precise measurements you need to improve your putting. Download SlopeReader and start reading greens like a pro.

About

Loop

Features
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Most golfers don't improve too slowly because they practice too little. They improve too slowly because they train in a way that prevents skill from transferring to the course. Loop fixes the training. Not the swing. Constraint-based practice. No sensors. No equipment. Just your phone. Most practice is instruction-based: watch a video, copy a position, repeat a drill. It feels productive. It rarely transfers. Loop is built on a different model. Each drill gives you a specific constraint — a condition that forces your brain and body to find a solution. That's how skill forms. That's what holds up on the course, under pressure, when it counts. Driven by your data. Not your best guess. Log your rounds hole by hole — fairway, GIR, putts, strokes. One screen per hole, simple taps. Loop scores your putting, approach, and driving — and identifies where you're actually losing shots. Every session is built around your biggest leaks. No technique tips. Drills are assigned, not browsed. Loop tells you what to train. You train it. Who it's for. Loop is built for independent golfers who've already tried tips, YouTube, and the occasional lesson — and hit diminishing returns. Practicing alone, wanting to improve without thinking about their swing more. If that's you, Loop will feel like a relief. If you're looking for swing fixes or technique content, this isn't it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SlopeReader4 screens
Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlopeReader at none against Loop's 2. SlopeReader also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SlopeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlopeReader ships an update daily, Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SlopeReader versus Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlopeReaderLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen LeeTinywave AB

In-app purchases

None

SlopeReader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Loop

Subscriptions2
  • Loop Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Loop Season Pass (6 months)1 Month trial$39.996 Months

Questions

Is SlopeReader free?
SlopeReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop free?
Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SlopeReader or Loop have ads?
Neither SlopeReader nor Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlopeReader or Loop?
SlopeReader ships an update daily, and Loop fortnightly. Most recently, SlopeReader was updated on October 8, 2026 and Loop on October 25, 2026.

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