Comparison

Plumbly vs Bubble Level

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

Head to head
About

Plumbly

Features
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Plumbly turns your iPhone into a precise, always-available toolkit โ€” no batteries, no bag, no searching. SPIRIT LEVEL Place your iPhone on any surface: table, shelf, picture frame, or floor. The round 2D bubble shows instantly whether it's level. The linear level handles walls and vertical surfaces. The moment you hit ยฑ0ยฐ, a short vibration and sound confirm the measurement โ€” no squinting required. RULER Millimeters and inches, side by side, across the full screen length. Exact PPI values are stored for every current iPhone model, so you measure accurately from the very first use. The Pro upgrade adds a manual calibration offset so you can fine-tune the ruler to your device. ANGLE METER Hold your iPhone against any surface, trim, or slope. The angle is displayed live from 0ยฐ to 360ยฐ. The freeze button locks the current reading โ€” great for awkward positions where you need to move before you can see the screen. INCLINOMETER (Pro) Slope in degrees and percent โ€” with individual calibration so you can define any surface as your zero reference. Useful on construction sites, for setting up shelving units, or checking roof pitches. The built-in compass shows magnetic heading in real time. PRO FEATURES โ€ข Inclinometer with ยฐ and % plus compass โ€ข Manual ruler calibration offset Unlock all Pro features with a single purchase โ€” no subscription, no recurring fees. NO ACCOUNT. NO SUBSCRIPTION. Plumbly works without registration, without a cloud connection, and without hidden costs. Buy once, use forever.

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Bubble Level

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A bubble level, plumb bob and angle finder in one app โ€” hold your phone against a wall, post or shelf and read the exact tilt in degrees, percent grade or roof pitch. Most level apps stop at a bubble sliding in a tube. PlumbLine adds the tool the trades actually reach for: a digital plumb bob that swings to the side a wall leans and snaps green at true vertical, a two-axis surface check that tells you which edge sits low, and a calibration step that cancels out a slightly bent case so every later reading is honest. WHAT YOU GET - Know instantly whether a wall, post or door jamb is truly vertical, not just "close enough" - Level a shelf, picture frame or rail on the first try instead of nudging and re-checking - See if a worktop, tile or table is flat on both axes, and exactly which edge to shim - Read any slope three ways โ€” degrees, percent grade, or rise-in-12 roof pitch โ€” with no math - Freeze a reading with Hold, so you can lower the phone and still see the number - Keep a timestamped log of every check, so you can prove what was true when you left the job PERFECT FOR - DIYers hanging frames, shelves, mirrors and curtain rails - Carpenters, tilers and finish trades checking jambs, studs and worktops - Homeowners setting fence posts, gates and decking - Anyone who wants a straight result without carrying a spirit level around WHY NOT JUST USE A POCKET SPIRIT LEVEL? A physical level tells you the bubble is "about" centred. PlumbLine gives you the number โ€” 0.4 degrees of lean, low on the right โ€” plus a pass or fail badge against a tolerance you set yourself, and a saved record afterwards. It is already in your pocket, and it never gets left in the van. PRIVACY Everything runs on the motion sensor already in your device. No account, no ads, no tracking, no internet connection needed. Your readings and saved log stay on your phone. FULL ACCESS PlumbLine Premium unlocks the full toolkit โ€” plumb bob, spirit level, surface check, the angle finder with percent and roof-pitch units, fine calibration, and the saved measurement log. Choose a weekly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Restore Purchases is always available in Settings. Open PlumbLine, press a long edge of your phone flat against the next wall you were about to eyeball, and see how far off it really is. Not for surveying, aviation or safety-critical alignment. Readings are approximate. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? Contact tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

Plumbly4 screens
Bubble Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

Plumbly and Bubble Level are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Plumbly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubble Level sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Plumbly versus Bubble Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlumblyBubble Level
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HuppertzPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plumbly

One-time1
  • Plumbly Pro$0.99
3 purchases

Bubble Level

Subscriptions2
  • Bubble Gauge Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Slope Finder Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Angle Meter, Pay Once$49.99

Questions

Is Plumbly free?
Plumbly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plumbly or Bubble Level have ads?
Neither Plumbly nor Bubble Level shows ads.

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