Comparison

SlopeReader vs PuttingAce

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

PuttingAce

This app provides structured putting practice and performance tracking for golfers. It helps users identify areas for improvement through detailed insights and benchmark tests. Play games, log putts quickly, and review sessions with clear feedback.

Highlights
  • Structured putting games (PuttingAce 9 & 18)
  • Performance insights by distance
  • Benchmark tests (5ft & 10ft)
  • Tour Par scoring
  • Fast putt entry
  • Session history and analysis
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Designed by a professional golfer, PuttingAce was built to solve a simple problem: most putting practice is random, and golfers often leave the green without knowing what actually improved. PuttingAce gives players a clean way to practice putting, track results, and identify where they can improve. Play structured putting games like PuttingAce 9 and PuttingAce 18, compare your score to Tour Par, and review performance insights by distance. Choose a game, log each putt in seconds, and review your session with clear feedback. Features include: • PuttingAce 9 and PuttingAce 18 performance rounds • Short putting and lag putting challenges • 5-foot and 10-foot benchmark tests • Tour Par scoring benchmarks • Fast putt entry • Saved session history • Strokes-gained style performance analysis • Distance-based strengths and weaknesses • Past session filters by game mode • Recommended practice focus PuttingAce is built for competitive players, serious amateurs, coaches, and everyday golfers who want to practice with more purpose. Train smarter. Putt better.

Screenshots

SlopeReader4 screens
PuttingAce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlopeReader at none against PuttingAce's 1. SlopeReader also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). PuttingAce's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3). On price, rating, 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. PuttingAce sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SlopeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SlopeReader against 5.0 for PuttingAce. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlopeReader ships an update daily, PuttingAce weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SlopeReader versus PuttingAce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlopeReaderPuttingAce
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen LeeJL Golf, LLC

Customer experience

SlopeReader

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

PuttingAce

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SlopeReader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PuttingAce

One-time1
  • PuttingAce Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is SlopeReader free?
SlopeReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PuttingAce free?
PuttingAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlopeReader or PuttingAce?
SlopeReader and PuttingAce are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 13 ratings respectively.
Do SlopeReader or PuttingAce have ads?
Neither SlopeReader nor PuttingAce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlopeReader or PuttingAce?
SlopeReader ships an update daily, and PuttingAce weekly. Most recently, SlopeReader was updated on October 8, 2026 and PuttingAce on October 19, 2026.

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