# Angles in Photo vs Protractor Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Protractor Smart at 4.6 against Angles in Photo's 2.3. Protractor Smart also leads on ratings volume (242 vs 15) and review sentiment (40% vs 31%). Angles in Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protractor Smart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Angles in Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Protractor Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protractor Smart has 242 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Angles in Photo's written reviews are positive against 40% of Protractor Smart's.

Angles in Photo ships an update every 36 months, Protractor Smart every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Angles in Photo | Protractor Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angles-in-photo/id974550003/reviews) | **[4.6 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-smart/id1076530001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **242** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 21 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kubilay Erdogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/597280020) | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) |

## What reviewers say

### Angles in Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angles-in-photo/id974550003)

Easily measure angles in your photos by selecting reference points. Capture new images or choose from your library to get precise angle measurements in degrees.

**Highlights:** Measure angles in photos, Mark reference points, Select photos from library, Take photos with camera, View angle in degrees

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protractor Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protractor-smart/id1076530001)

This app acts as a smart instrument for measuring angles using your device's camera. It offers two free modes for measuring angles on screen or using a plumb bob for slopes, with an additional premium mode for polygon measurements.

**Highlights:** Camera-based angle measurement, Touch measure mode, Plumb bob measure for slopes, Polygon measurement (premium), Screenshot functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdBlock - Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for measurements
- 👍 Accurate for its purpose
- 👍 Convenient and handy
- 👍 Good for specific tasks (e.g., knife sharpening, stereo mic angles)
- 👍 No excessive charges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/loads indefinitely
- 🐛 Does not launch after updates
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Inaccurate or unstable measurements
- 🐛 Camera quality issues

**Reported bugs**

- App loads indefinitely
- App does not launch after iOS updates
- Stuck on loading screen
- Photo upload not possible in premium version
- Upside-down protractor on iOS

**Requested features**

- Improve camera function (light, zoom)
- Add automatic hold function
- Increase digital readout size
- Add more skins/cosmetics
- Option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Angles in Photo free?

Angles in Photo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protractor Smart free?

Protractor Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Angles in Photo or Protractor Smart?

Protractor Smart is rated higher. Angles in Photo averages 2.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Protractor Smart averages 4.6 from 242 ratings.

### Do Angles in Photo or Protractor Smart have ads?

Neither Angles in Photo nor Protractor Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Angles in Photo or Protractor Smart?

Angles in Photo ships an update every 36 months, and Protractor Smart every 21 months. Most recently, Angles in Photo was updated on September 16, 2026 and Protractor Smart on September 26, 2026.

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