Comparison

Bubble Level vs Gauge

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

Head to head
About

Bubble Level

This app acts as a digital tool to measure angles and levels on your phone. It provides precise readings for verticality, flatness, and slopes in various units, helping you achieve accurate results for DIY projects and professional tasks.

Highlights
  • Digital plumb bob for true vertical checks
  • Two-axis surface level for flatness
  • Angle measurement in degrees, percent grade, and roof pitch
  • Hold function to freeze readings
  • Timestamped log of measurements
  • Fine calibration for accuracy
Features
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A bubble level, plumb bob and angle finder in one app — 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 — degrees, percent grade, or rise-in-12 roof pitch — 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 — 0.4 degrees of lean, low on the right — 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 — 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

About

Gauge

This app provides a simple, large-display speedometer for tracking speed, top speed, average speed, and distance. It offers various units and categories for different activities and includes route mapping. An optional subscription unlocks unlimited trip history.

Highlights
  • Live speed display
  • Top speed, average speed, distance tracking
  • Multiple units (MPH, km/h, knots)
  • Activity-specific categories
  • Route mapping
  • Trip saving (Pro feature)
Features
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Gauge is a speedometer and nothing else. Open it, tap Start, and your current speed fills the screen in huge white numerals on black. Top speed, average, and distance sit beneath it. Tap any one of them to make it the big number. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Gauge never sends your data anywhere. MADE FOR - Driving, motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs - Boats, in knots and nautical miles - Cycling, e-bikes, and running - Skiing and snowboarding - Anything with a top speed worth knowing HOW IT WORKS - Tap Start Trip. That's it. Category and units come afterward. - The screen stays on, and recording continues if you lock your phone or switch apps. - Slide to stop. No button to hit by accident in a pocket or a glove. - Save the trip, or resume it and keep going. WHAT YOU GET, FREE - Live current, top, average speed, and distance - MPH, km/h, or knots; miles, kilometers, or nautical miles - Categories for every activity, with the precision each one needs - Your three most recent trips, with duration - Route maps: every trip traced on Apple Maps, standard or satellite - Name a trip, share it as a card GAUGE PRO — $9.99/year (7-day free trial) - Keep every trip, for as long as you like - Filter by category and sort by top speed, average, or distance The speedometer is free forever. Pro is for the record it builds. PRIVACY Gauge uses your location only to measure speed and distance while a trip is recording, and to draw the route on a map if you keep that on. Your trips stay on your phone. There are no accounts and no analytics. Speed is measured by GPS and may read low or drop out briefly under tunnels, dense trees, or tall buildings. Gauge is not a substitute for your vehicle's speedometer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nationaltoolworks.com/apps/gauge/privacy

Screenshots

Bubble Level4 screens
Gauge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gauge at 5.0 against Bubble Level's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bubble Level sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gauge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gauge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bubble Level versus Gauge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble LevelGauge
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamNational Tool Works LLC

Customer experience

Bubble Level

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Gauge

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

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Gauge

Subscriptions1
  • Gauge Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gauge free?
Gauge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Level or Gauge?
Gauge is rated higher. Bubble Level averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gauge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bubble Level or Gauge have ads?
Neither Bubble Level nor Gauge shows ads.

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