Comparison

SlopeReader vs ProSide

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

ProSide

This app uses your iPhone Pro's LiDAR scanner to map golf greens, calculate ball break, and provide an aim point. It offers multiple viewing modes and a coaching feature to help you analyze and improve your putting accuracy.

Highlights
  • LiDAR green scanning
  • AR break and aim point overlay
  • 2D contour maps
  • 3D green models
  • Coaching mode
  • Accuracy tracking
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Read greens like a tour caddie. ProSide uses your iPhone Pro's LiDAR scanner to map any green, calculate the break, and show you exactly where to aim. Stop guessing. Start making putts. HOW IT WORKS Scan the green. Point your iPhone Pro at the green around your ball and the hole. LiDAR captures slope and elevation in seconds. See the break. ProSide turns the scan into a smooth elevation model and works out how the ball will roll. You get the predicted path, the slope direction, and a clear aim point. Pick your view. Read the green in live AR right where you're standing, or switch to a 2D contour map or a full 3D surface model. Same accurate read, three ways to look at it. Practice and improve. Make your own read first, then compare it to what ProSide calculated. Over time you'll see whether you struggle with downhill putts, sidehill putts, or longer distances — and you can practice exactly where you need to. WHY PROSIDE Built around LiDAR. ProSide was designed from day one for the LiDAR scanner in iPhone Pro and Pro Max. The result is precise, repeatable reads — scan the same putt twice and you get the same answer. No extra hardware. No ball markers, no sensors, nothing to charge or lose. Just your phone. A practice tool, not a tournament aid. ProSide is built for the practice green and training sessions. Always check the rules for your course, league, or tournament before using any electronic aid during a competitive round. REFERRAL PROGRAM Share your unique code from the in-app partner dashboard. Friends get $10 off the annual plan. You earn $10 for every friend who subscribes. FEATURES - LiDAR green scanning - Live AR break and aim point overlay - 2D contour maps with slope indicators - Interactive 3D green models - Coaching mode that compares your read to the calculated break - Accuracy tracking by distance, slope, and break type - Scan history and progress insights DEVICE REQUIREMENTS ProSide needs the LiDAR scanner found only on iPhone Pro and Pro Max: - iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max - iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max - iPhone 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max - iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max - iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max - iPhone 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max Standard (non-Pro) iPhone models don't have LiDAR and aren't supported, unfortunately. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? https://contact.prosideapp.com/ — we read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.prosideapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SlopeReader4 screens
ProSide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlopeReader at none against ProSide's 5. SlopeReader also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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. ProSide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SlopeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SlopeReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlopeReader ships an update daily, ProSide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SlopeReader versus ProSide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlopeReaderProSide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen LeeDavis Chappins

Customer experience

SlopeReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProSide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SlopeReader

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ProSide

Subscriptions3
  • ProSide Tour7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • ProSide Tour7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • ProSide Tour Partner1 Year trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 Scans$6.99
  • 30 Scans$14.99

Questions

Is SlopeReader free?
SlopeReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProSide free?
ProSide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlopeReader or ProSide?
SlopeReader is rated higher. SlopeReader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ProSide averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SlopeReader or ProSide have ads?
Neither SlopeReader nor ProSide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlopeReader or ProSide?
SlopeReader ships an update daily, and ProSide every 9 days. Most recently, SlopeReader was updated on September 21, 2026 and ProSide on October 3, 2026.

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