Comparison

FlickerSpec vs TrueLevel

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

Head to head
About

FlickerSpec

Features
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Your new LEDs shouldn't be giving you headaches. If they are, the lights are almost certainly flickering — faster than your eyes can consciously detect, but fast enough to trigger migraines, eye strain, and fatigue. FlickerSpec turns your iPhone into a flicker meter, using the 240fps camera to measure exactly what your eyes can't. For documentation — clinical engineering, facility management, lighting audits — FlickerSpec generates PDF reports that record the IEEE 1789 result and IEC PstLM value together with the standard, threshold, measurement uncertainty and calibration reference behind them. FlickerSpec is a screening and documentation aid, not an accredited laboratory instrument; whether a report satisfies a particular surveyor or regulator is their determination. WHAT YOU MEASURE Quick Measurement (Free, unlimited) Live 240fps capture with real-time results: • Dominant flicker frequency in Hz • Percent Flicker and Flicker Index per IEEE 1789-2015 • Signal-to-noise ratio and confidence rating • Live luminance waveform and FFT spectrum • No daily limit — measure as many fixtures as you like IEEE 1789 Verdicts (Pro) Turn raw numbers into a documented decision: • IEEE 1789-2015 verdict against the published low-risk practice: PASS, FAIL, or Can't confirm when the capture or framing cannot support a pass • Custom pass/fail thresholds when your specification differs • The standard and threshold applied are recorded with every saved measurement 3-Minute PstLM Measurement (Pro) 3-minute tripod capture for documenting low-frequency flicker: • Short-Term Flicker Severity (PstLM) per IEC TR 61547-1:2015, for dominant frequencies up to 90 Hz • Compared against the PstLM ≤ 1.0 limit cited by EU Ecodesign 2019/2020 (PstLM only — Ecodesign also requires SVM, beyond FlickerSpec's 240fps phone-camera pipeline) • 8Ɨ oversampled LM flickermeter checked against all 5 IEC Table A.1 test vectors • Camera-based measurement aid, not an accredited instrument or certified result Measurement Logging & PDF Reports (Pro) Every audit, documented: • Save measurements with GPS location, fixture photo, and notes • Single-measurement and session-summary PDF reports • PstLM threshold-comparison section included when applicable • Calibration certificate reference on every report • CSV export for spreadsheet workflows Calibration System (Free) Verify accuracy before any audit: • Built-in calibration web app generates a known-frequency reference signal • Point your iPhone at any screen showing the calibration page • Timestamped calibration certificate attached to all subsequent reports MEASUREMENT BANDWIDTH 240fps camera capture (Nyquist: 120 Hz) is designed for 50 Hz mains regions: • 50 Hz and 100 Hz flicker (50 Hz mains) — frequency and modulation depth • 60 Hz and 120 Hz flicker (60 Hz mains, e.g. North America) — the dominant frequency may still be identifiable, but depth and the verdict that depends on it are conditional because 240 fps is an exact multiple of both. The app reports Can't confirm when it cannot sample the whole cycle. • Above 120 Hz PWM and kHz drivers — outside camera bandwidth • Modulation depth is a lower bound unless the light fills the region of interest NO SUBSCRIPTIONS $49.99 one-time purchase unlocks everything: IEEE 1789 risk indications, 3-Minute PstLM Measurement, unlimited logging, PDF reports, CSV export, the calibration certificate document, report header customization with your company name and logo. Free tier: unlimited Quick Measurements with the full live readout — frequency, percent flicker, flicker index, SNR and confidence — plus free calibration. Privacy Policy: https://flickerspec.slick-engineering.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Use: https://flickerspec.slick-engineering.workers.dev/terms

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TrueLevel

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TrueLevel turns your iPhone into a bubble level, angle finder, protractor, and plumb tool for carpentry, installation, and DIY checks — all with a clean, easy-to-read interface. • BUBBLE LEVEL Place your iPhone on a surface to check whether it is level. The dual-axis bubble responds in real time with live degree readouts. • ANGLE FINDER & PROTRACTOR Use the full 360° protractor display to check an angle. Hold your device against a surface and read the displayed angle for cutting, framing, or slope checks. Lock & Hold keeps a reading visible while you move the phone. • PLUMB MODE Check vertical alignment with a dedicated plumb bob display. Ideal for door frames, posts, fences, and wall installations. • HAPTIC CONFIRMATION Feel a subtle tap when the readout reaches level, so you do not have to stare at the screen. • SAVE & REVIEW READINGS (Pro) Save a reading with a job label, edit it, and revisit your organized measurement history later. Saved records stay on your phone. • DEVICE CALIBRATION Zero TrueLevel against a reference surface with a simple two-step calibration. Results depend on device sensors, placement, case, and calibration. FREE MEASUREMENT TOOLS • Bubble level with real-time dual-axis display • Angle finder with full protractor readout • Plumb mode • Lock & Hold • Haptic confirmation • Device calibration and unit controls TRUELEVEL PRO — CHOOSE YOUR ACCESS • Weekly subscription: eligible new weekly subscribers can try Pro free for 3 days, then the subscription renews weekly at the localized App Store price until canceled • Yearly subscription: billed yearly at the localized App Store price, with no free trial • Lifetime access: a one-time purchase at the localized App Store price, with no trial or renewal Every Pro option unlocks the same saved-work workflow: labeled measurement history, editing, organization, and later reference. Existing lifetime purchasers keep their Pro access. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS & DIY TrueLevel is designed for carpenters, contractors, engineers, and anyone who wants a practical clinometer on their phone. No ads, no account, and no internet required for measurements. PRIVACY FIRST TrueLevel collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no account required. Your measurements stay on your device. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Privacy Policy: https://ai-app-generator-sigma.vercel.app/truelevel/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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TrueLevel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrueLevel at 17.6 against FlickerSpec's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. FlickerSpec sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TrueLevel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlickerSpec ships an update every 4 weeks, TrueLevel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
FlickerSpec versus TrueLevel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickerSpecTrueLevel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey Thomas SlickDaniil Mukashev

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FlickerSpec

One-time1
  • FlickerSpec Pro$49.99
1 purchases

TrueLevel

One-time1
  • TrueLevel Pro$3.99

Questions

Is FlickerSpec free?
FlickerSpec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueLevel free?
TrueLevel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlickerSpec or TrueLevel have ads?
Neither FlickerSpec nor TrueLevel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlickerSpec or TrueLevel?
FlickerSpec ships an update every 4 weeks, and TrueLevel monthly. Most recently, FlickerSpec was updated on October 29, 2026 and TrueLevel on October 25, 2026.

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