Comparison

ZenLevel vs SD Inclinometer

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

Head to head
About

ZenLevel

Transform your device into a precision inclinometer with a calm, deliberate feel. Offers multiple measurement modes for surface, plumb, and calibration, with a history log for saved readings. Designed with a focus on privacy and a realistic tool aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Surface measurement mode
  • Plumb measurement mode
  • Calibration and zeroing
  • Measurement history log
  • Landscape precision mode
  • Haptic feedback
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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ZenLevel turns your iPhone into a precision inclinometer with the calm, deliberate feel of a real machinist's instrument. Built for builders, DIYers, photographers, woodworkers, and anyone who needs something perfectly level, perfectly plumb, or at exactly the right slope. FOUR MEASUREMENT MODES SURFACE — Lay your iPhone flat on a countertop, shelf, or picture frame. The two-axis bubble instrument shows the exact inclination, with digits that roll smoothly between values like a laboratory dial. When you find true level, the interface shifts to a calm, luminous green. PLUMB — Press the back of your iPhone against a vertical surface to check whether it is truly vertical. A tall bubble tube rises and falls with the wall's deviation, and a "check position" warning tells you when the phone is too flat for an accurate reading. CALIBRATE — Every sensor drifts. Place your phone on a surface you trust, wait for the stability meter, and tap ZERO OUT. Offsets persist across launches, and Reset calibration restores factory defaults at any time. HISTORY — Save any measurement to a log grouped by day. Tap an entry to see its details, edit its note, or delete it. HOLD THE READING Measuring under a shelf or behind a cabinet? Tap HOLD to freeze the reading, then take your iPhone out and read it — or save it — at your leisure. Tap RELEASE to go live again. SLOPE UNITS Show every reading in degrees, percent grade, millimetres per metre, or inches per foot. Rise-over-run units make drains, ramps, patios, decks, and gutters easy: a quarter inch per foot is simply 0.25 in/ft. Saved measurements follow your chosen unit and keep the original angle alongside. LANDSCAPE PRECISION MODE Rotate your iPhone to landscape and SURFACE becomes a long horizontal bubble vial for checking frames, shelf edges, and countertops along their length. A tipping indicator helps you keep the phone upright to avoid projection errors. DESIGN THAT FEELS LIKE A REAL TOOL • Deep blacks, subtle glass panels, and a signature zen-green accent • Rolling digit transitions on every live readout • Haptic feedback on level, save, calibration, and tab changes • Rotation-lock detection that guides you when iOS is locked to portrait • Decorative animations pause when Reduce Motion is on PRIVACY FIRST, BY DESIGN • No accounts, no login, no cloud sync • No tracking, no analytics, no advertising • No network requests of any kind • Measurements and calibration stay on your device • No third-party SDKs WHO IT'S FOR • Carpenters and builders checking walls, cabinets, and frames • Plumbers and landscapers setting drain and patio falls • DIY homeowners hanging shelves, pictures, TVs, and mirrors • Photographers aligning tripods and subjects • Woodworkers checking joinery and surfaces ZenLevel isn't a novelty. It's a precision instrument that lives in your pocket, ready to settle "is this level?" in seconds.

About

SD Inclinometer

Features
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Need a fast, accurate digital inclinometer or bubble level? SD Inclinometer turns your iPhone into a precision tilt meter—no extra tools required. Measure pitch, roll, and slope in real time with a large, easy-to-read display. Perfect for construction, carpentry, roof pitch, HVAC, solar panel alignment, shelves, decks, and DIY projects. WHY CHOOSE SD INCLINOMETER • Live angle readout in degrees (pitch & roll) • Slope as percentage (rise/run × 100)—ideal for roofs and ramps • Visual bubble level for quick horizontal alignment • Set any surface as zero reference, or reset to gravity • Audible chime when you hit level or your target zone • Adjustable alert volume (in-app or volume buttons) • Sensor speed & smoothing for stable or fast readings • Works in portrait and landscape PRO FEATURES (optional one-time unlock) • Camera inclinometer—aim, measure, capture & share • 2-point calibration for better accuracy • Gyroscope sensor fusion for steadier readings • Target slope mode with alerts • Measurement log & sharing • Extra alert tones • Ad-free experience Try advanced tools briefly with a rewarded ad, or unlock Pro for life with a single purchase. Built for the field: open the app, place your phone, read the angle instantly. Note: Uses the device motion sensors. For best results, calibrate on a known flat surface and avoid strong vibration while measuring.

Screenshots

ZenLevel4 screens
SD Inclinometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenLevel at none against SD Inclinometer's 1. ZenLevel also leads on ads (none vs shown). SD Inclinometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. SD Inclinometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZenLevel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenLevel ships an update every 5 months, SD Inclinometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
ZenLevel versus SD Inclinometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenLevelSD Inclinometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANMIN WANGSD Enerji

In-app purchases

None

ZenLevel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SD Inclinometer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is ZenLevel free?
ZenLevel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SD Inclinometer free?
SD Inclinometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZenLevel or SD Inclinometer have ads?
SD Inclinometer shows ads; ZenLevel does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenLevel or SD Inclinometer?
ZenLevel ships an update every 5 months, and SD Inclinometer every 2 months. Most recently, ZenLevel was updated on October 3, 2026 and SD Inclinometer on September 21, 2026.

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