Comparison

Thread Doctor vs Level

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

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About

Thread Doctor

Diagnose and visualize your smart home's Thread mesh network. Identify unresponsive devices, signal issues, and weak points to improve reliability. Offers live mesh graphs, device details, and battery monitoring.

Highlights
  • Live mesh graph visualization
  • Detailed device diagnostics
  • Weak point detection
  • Thread Leader identification
  • Battery monitoring
  • Scan history and export (Pro)
Features
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Thread Doctor maps and helps diagnose the Thread mesh used by your Matter accessories paired in the Home app. When devices go unresponsive, respond slowly, or keep dropping off the network, Thread Doctor helps you see what is happening: routers, end devices, Border Routers, signal quality, battery levels, and possible weak points in your mesh. It reads supported Matter and Thread diagnostic data directly from your paired accessories and lets you change supported Matter device settings. Changes happen only when you explicitly apply them. Available values and settings depend on each accessory, firmware version, and platform support. WHAT IT HELPS ANSWER • Why do my Matter accessories show “No Response”? • Which device may be a weak point in my Thread mesh? • Where should I add another Thread router? • Which battery-powered accessories need attention? • Why did my Matter clock lose the time after a power cut? FREE FEATURES • Mesh graph with routers, child devices, Border Routers, signal values, link quality, and router-child relationships. • Device details for supported Matter and Thread attributes, including RSSI, LQI, RLOC16, routes, neighbors, Leader Router ID, sleep behavior, battery level, error rate, uptime, and more. • Force Sync (time) — set a Matter accessory's clock; shows device time, drift, and time source. • Identify — ask an accessory to blink its light so you can physically find it. • Possible weak-point detection based on topology data available during the scan. • Thread Leader identification. • Battery monitoring and filtering. • Separate lists and detail cards for HomeKit-only accessories, Matter-over-Wi-Fi devices, and Thread devices that hide diagnostics. • Self-reported device faults — radio, network, and hardware faults read from each accessory's Matter General Diagnostics cluster. • Matter device configuration — change supported settings such as power-on behavior, transition times, sensor delays, thermostat controls, and more. PRO FEATURES • AI Diagnose Use your own third-party LLM API key to analyze a structured mesh snapshot. Preview the outbound payload before sending; analysis starts only when you tap Analyze. • Scan history Browse past scans, compare snapshots, and review previous network states. • Snapshot export Share the raw mesh as JSON for troubleshooting, research, social posts, or your own scripts. One-time unlock. No subscription. PRIVACY Thread Doctor is designed to work locally. • No backend, analytics, telemetry, accounts, or third-party SDKs. • Pro unlock is handled through the standard in-app purchase system. • Your LLM API key is stored only on-device in the system Keychain. • Matter diagnostics and configuration changes use native APIs. Settings change only when you explicitly apply them. • Optional AI Diagnose sends data only after you preview the payload and tap Analyze. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 18 or later • Matter accessories paired in the Home app • Wi-Fi connection to the same network as your Border Routers • Optional AI Diagnose requires your own third-party LLM API key NOT A WI-FI NETWORK SCANNER Thread Doctor does not scan Wi-Fi networks. It reads supported Matter and Thread diagnostic information from paired smart home accessories. Thread Doctor is an independent indie project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any platform provider, standards organization, or accessory manufacturer. Full data-flow documentation: https://threaddoctor.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Level

Features
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Aluminium Level turns your iPhone into a fast, accurate spirit level for everyday leveling, hanging, and DIY jobs. A clean aluminium-and-lime interface, built for landscape, gives you a clear read at a glance. THREE WAYS TO MEASURE - Bullseye (surface) level: a bubble that drifts off-centre when a surface tilts in any direction, turning green as you reach true level. - Tube / vial level: a classic single-axis vial for quick edge checks. - Edge level: a focused bar for plumbing verticals and leveling horizontals. LIVE READOUTS - Real-time pitch and roll angles, updated as you move. - Switch units between degrees, percent slope, and inches-per-foot. - A satisfying chime and haptic tap confirm the moment you hit level. BUILT FOR REAL WORK - One-tap calibration zeroes out any reference surface, so a slightly uneven phone never throws off your reading. - Hold/freeze captures a reading in awkward spots where you can't see the screen. - Reset returns to factory zero anytime. - Landscape, full-screen layout with large, readable values. No accounts, no clutter — open it and measure. Whether you're hanging a picture, leveling a shelf, checking a table, setting tile, or framing, Aluminium Level keeps it simple and precise. REMOVE ADS Prefer an ad-free experience? A one-time Remove Ads purchase clears all ads forever and supports independent development. Every measuring tool stays free.

Screenshots

Thread Doctor4 screens
Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thread Doctor at none against Level's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Thread Doctor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thread Doctor versus Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread DoctorLevel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantin RafikovChaleepa Mallawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thread Doctor

One-time1
  • Thread Doctor Lifetime Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Level

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Thread Doctor free?
Thread Doctor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Level free?
Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thread Doctor or Level have ads?
Level shows ads; Thread Doctor does not.

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