Comparison

Bubble Level vs Pocket Laser Level

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 utility app functions as a precise spirit level for your iOS devices. It's ideal for tasks like aligning picture frames, measuring angles, and checking the levelness of various surfaces. The app offers calibration and accurate readings to a tenth of a degree.

Highlights
  • Measure surface level
  • Calibrate with one click
  • Accurate to 0.1 degree
  • Retina display support
  • Picture frame alignment
  • Angle and slope measurement
Features
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Bubble Level is an accurate and simple to use spirit level for your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It's great for aligning picture frames or for angle measurements. Features: ◉ Measure the level of any surface. ◉ It can be calibrated with the click of a button and the calibration is saved automatically. ◉ It's accurate to one tenth of a degree. ◉ Full Retina support. This tool can be used for: ◉ Picture frame alignment ◉ Measuring angles and slopes ◉ Checking the surface level of tables, shelves or any other object ◉ Measuring the inclination of a ship, aircraft or car ◉ Roof pitch calculation ▶ Calibration instructions: - To calibrate the level, hold the device upright against a reference surface ( landscape mode with the button to the left ) and press the red Calibrate button. Download this app today!

About

Pocket Laser Level

This app transforms your device into a versatile measuring tool. It offers a laser pointer for visual leveling, a traditional spirit level, and a clinometer for angle measurements. Perfect for DIY projects, construction, and interior design.

Highlights
  • Laser pointer for leveling
  • 3-mode spirit level
  • Clinometer for vertical angles
  • Augmented reality leveling
  • Adjustable precision
  • Take and send measurement photos
Features
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Laser level (leveling instrument) is an excellent measurement app equipped with: laser pointer, regular 3-mode spirit level / bubble level (libella) and clinometer (inclinometer) for measuring vertical angles and determining the exact horizontal plane. It's perfect, handy and precise bubble level tool for every handyman. Main modes of this laser level: - innovative laser leveling / laser pointer - using built-in sensors (gyroscope and accelerometer), camera and extended / augmented reality, helps you to determine the vertical and horizontal levels around you, - regular spirit level (bubble level, libella) - works like a traditional bubble level tool, place your smartphone or tablet, on the surface or on the object to be measured or set at any angle, - clinometer, also called an inclinometer, is primarily used to measure vertical angles and to determine the angle of inclination of any object from the vertical determined by the gravitational force. These modes are equipped in precision digital and analog indicators. Data are presented in degrees and percentages and any different units which you choose. Additional features, you can: - calibrate level of your device, - adjust the precision of measurement, - read data in different units, - lock the orientation, - take pictures while measuring and you can send measurement results to anyone, - this app does not require internet access. Sample applications: - you can measure the angle or inclination of any objects (including distant), such as roof, buildings, columns, mountains, trees, etc. - you can set any angle of inclination of the surface and the level of home installed appliances, devices, such as: install a refrigerator, washing machine or hang a shelf, painting etc. - suitable for repair and construction work, you can use it as a digital measuring tape or laser measuring tape, - useful for interior design, exterior works, in house and in garden, - many others. You can use this leveling application wherever you are. This level app is accurate, intuitive, easy to use and very functional. We wish you successful and accurate measurements.

Screenshots

Bubble Level2 screens
Pocket Laser Level4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Laser Level at none against Bubble Level's shown. Pocket Laser Level also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bubble Level's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 264). On price, rating, update cadence 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pocket Laser Level sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bubble Level against 4.7 for Pocket Laser Level. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Level has 3.1K ratings behind it against 264, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Bubble Level's written reviews are positive against 58% of Pocket Laser Level's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bubble Level versus Pocket Laser Level: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubble LevelPocket Laser Level
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.1K ratings)4.7 (264 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews57.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better264
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNetviking ABExaMobile S.A.

Customer experience

Bubble Level

All ratings3,062 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative69.2%

Pocket Laser Level

All ratings262 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Bubble Level

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads crash the app
  • Inability to exit the app due to ads
  • Calibration button doesn't work as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Percent slope display option
  • Ability to rotate bubble to vertical position

Pocket Laser Level

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Level

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$4.99
1 purchases

Pocket Laser Level

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Bubble Level free?
Bubble Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Laser Level free?
Pocket Laser Level is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bubble Level or Pocket Laser Level?
Pocket Laser Level is rated higher. Bubble Level averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Pocket Laser Level averages 4.7 from 264 ratings.
Do Bubble Level or Pocket Laser Level have ads?
Bubble Level shows ads; Pocket Laser Level does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubble Level or Pocket Laser Level?
Bubble Level ships an update every 10 months, and Pocket Laser Level every 10 months. Most recently, Bubble Level was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pocket Laser Level on October 20, 2026.

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