Comparison

SD Inclinometer vs Lean

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lean

This utility app transforms your iPhone into a live inclinometer, displaying pitch and roll angles simultaneously for easy reading. It provides customizable warnings with visual and haptic feedback as you approach or exceed set limits. Designed for off-road enthusiasts, it offers a clear, glanceable view of your vehicle's tilt without needing GPS or an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous pitch and roll display
  • Customizable caution and limit warnings
  • Haptic feedback for alerts
  • One-tap zeroing for mount angle
  • Multiple dashboard color themes
  • Works offline, no GPS or account needed
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Lean turns your iPhone into a live inclinometer that's faster to read than a traditional gauge. It shows your vehicle's pitch and roll together, so a single look tells you your angle — climbing or descending, and how far you're leaning left or right. Set your own limits, and Lean warns you — amber as you approach, red at the limit. FEATURES • Pitch and roll in one view — read your vehicle's angle at a glance • Max Roll and Max Pitch — Lean holds your steepest angles for the drive; reset with a tap • Clean angle readouts in whole degrees — a plain "12°", never a signed "−12°" • One-tap Zero stores your mount angle, so Lean reads your vehicle's tilt, not the phone's • Rollover awareness — set caution and limit angles for roll and pitch, and Lean warns you with color and haptics as you near a limit • Share the angle — capture roll, pitch, and your warning color as a card • Ten dashboard color themes • Pick your rig — keep the classic deck, or swap in a live 3D wireframe Monster Truck or rubber duck that tilts with you • Portrait or landscape, in any mount — dashboard, vent, or a flat console charger • Built-in orientation lock — pin to portrait even when your device rotation is on • No GPS, no network, no account — everything runs on-device HOW IT WORKS Lean reads gravity directly from your iPhone's motion sensors to measure how far your vehicle is tilted — front-to-back (pitch) and side-to-side (roll). Park on level ground and tap Zero; Lean records your mount as the reference and measures every tilt from there. It shows both axes together, so you read your situation in one look instead of cross-referencing two gauges. Set caution and limit angles to match your rig, and Lean adds a warning on top — amber as you approach a limit, red at it, with haptics you feel without looking down. Roll is the axis that matters most for tipping, so the warning follows whichever of roll or pitch is nearer its limit. No GPS. No calibration drive. No account. Mount your iPhone in portrait, zero it once, and drive. GREAT FOR • Overlanders and rock-crawlers reading side-slopes and climbs • 4x4, off-road, and trail driving where knowing your angle matters • Anyone who wants a clear, glanceable read on roll and pitch • Sizing up an obstacle before you commit PRIVACY Lean is a pure motion app. It reads gravity from your iPhone's sensors and nothing else — no GPS, no network, no account. Your zero reference and settings stay on your device and are never uploaded. No account. No signup. No internet connection. No location permission. QUICK START 1. Mount your iPhone in portrait in a dashboard or vent mount 2. Park on level ground and tap Zero 3. Drive — your angle updates live as the terrain changes 4. Set your caution and limit angles in Settings to match your rig IMPORTANT Lean estimates tilt from your iPhone's motion sensors and is an aid, not a guarantee. It cannot account for loose surfaces, shifting loads, or sudden movement. Never rely on it as a substitute for your own judgment. Mount your phone safely, keep your eyes on the trail, and always drive responsibly and obey local laws.

Screenshots

SD Inclinometer3 screens
Lean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lean at none against SD Inclinometer's 1. Lean also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SD Inclinometer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Lean asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SD Inclinometer ships an update every 2 months, Lean fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SD Inclinometer versus Lean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSD InclinometerLean
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSD EnerjiCarl Sieber

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SD Inclinometer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Lean

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SD Inclinometer free?
SD Inclinometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lean free?
Lean is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SD Inclinometer or Lean have ads?
SD Inclinometer shows ads; Lean does not.
Which is updated more often, SD Inclinometer or Lean?
SD Inclinometer ships an update every 2 months, and Lean fortnightly. Most recently, SD Inclinometer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Lean on September 24, 2026.

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