Protractor, Level vs Trueline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Protractor, Level
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Ruler, tape measure, bubble level and protractor. Four measuring tools in one app. Every tool is free. Centimetres and inches are both free. There is no subscription. RULER Measure anything against the edge of your screen. Centimetres and inches are shown at the same time, so there is no toggle to hunt for. Drag to measure, freeze the reading, copy it with one tap. TAPE MEASURE For anything longer than your phone. Measure one screen at a time and Notch adds up the running total as you go, with undo if you slip. BUBBLE LEVEL Lay the phone flat for a two-axis bubble, or hold it against a wall for a single-axis level. Reads in degrees and slope percentage, and buzzes the moment it is level so you do not have to watch the screen. Set your own zero on any surface. PROTRACTOR AND ANGLE FINDER Measure the tilt of a surface and hold the reading while you move the phone. Or drag two arms on screen to measure an angle on paper. ACCURATE, AND YOU CAN CHECK IT Notch knows the exact pixel density of your device, so it is accurate the moment you open it. If you want to verify, calibrate against any bank card. They are the same size in every country. WORKS ANYWHERE No account. No internet connection needed. No tracking, and nothing is sent anywhere. Notch Pro is a one-time purchase that saves your measurements to a history list. The measuring tools stay free forever.
Trueline
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Trueline turns your iPhone into a level that behaves like a real instrument ā quiet, readable, and honest about what it measures. Free: ⢠Auto-switching modes ā on edge or plumb you get a vial with a signed degree readout; laid flat it becomes a 2-axis bullseye surface level ⢠Read in degrees, slope %, or roof pitch (rise per 12) ⢠One-tap calibration ⢠HOLD freezes a reading you can't see from where you're standing ⢠ZERO for relative angles ā the angle between two surfaces ⢠Haptic snap and a green edge glow the moment you're level ⢠Fully offline, no account Pro ā one payment of $6.99, no subscription: ⢠AR laser level: project gravity-true level and plumb lines onto the wall and hang a whole row of frames in one pass ⢠Named angle presets ā 4/12 and 6/12 roof pitch, stair rake, 2% drainage ⢠Precision tolerance down to ±0.1° ⢠5 instrument themes ⢠No ads Pay once, yours forever. No subscription, no sign-in, and nothing leaves your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Protractor, Level at none against Trueline's shown. Trueline's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Protractor, Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trueline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Protractor, Level ships an update fortnightly, Trueline daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protractor, Level | Trueline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Streamlined Studios | Edge Analytics s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Protractor, Level
- Notch Pro$2.99
Trueline
- Trueline Pro$6.99









