Bubble Level for iPhone Reviews

by Dan Cabinet Maker.

It seems to be a fun app. Not crazy about the plumb line. But it works ok.
I tried the ruler portion of BubbleLevel and found it to be way off. I had a 4 foot piece of countertop and measured it with BubbleLevel. BubbleLevel told me it was 79 inches long, not the 48 inches I knew it to be. Then tried it on my 36 inch stove top and it told me it was 58 inches wide.
So the ruler may seem fun to play with you’re better off keeping a tape ruler with you because this can’t be trusted if you are depending on it when buying materials for a project because you’ll be buying twice what you need.

by 1BigMo

Nice but needs calibration option

Heads up to everyone- on ANY of these “Level” apps - any protruding buttons will interfere with accuracy. Also, on most cases the plastic thickness may very and can also make it off.

BubbleLevel has a nice look and interface. I like that they buffered the gyroscope unlike other apps where your reading is hyperactive.

My one grip is that it lacks a calibration option. I tested its accuracy like you would a traditional level and it is off a little more than a half a degree. May not sound like much but that’s about 1/4” on and 8’ wall. The problem could be with my case - which is why it needs calibration - everyone’s cases will vary.

by Doc_holliday1111

I have an iPhone 7. On the left side there are buttons, on the right there is a button and on the back is a camera lens that sticks out. Does BubbleLevel compensate for these? The only perfectly flat edges or surfaces are the bottom, top and face. For example if I wanted to check the level of a table... if I lay it on the back, the camera lens puts the phone off level. If I lay it on one of the long edges of the phone, the buttons put it off level.

I think it does the job but there are times a real level is the tool to use. I love BubbleLevel tho.

by Speakandreas

Every feature you’ll need, clean straightforward interface, just small ads along the bottom, and only 99 cents to go ad-free. I never write reviews, but did here because of how useful BubbleLevel is.

by Mike Wylde

I picked this up so that I could ensure a frame was level before it was installed. It did exactly that PLUS it had a handy tone to indicate the frame was level. If you lose a perfect level the tone goes away so you know to reset before you continue.

by Al707

I purchased remove ads. The purchase went through and was acknowledged and billed. The ads came back. The restore purchase just crashes.

Update

I heard from the developer, and re-purchased the upgrade. It worked this time, and I was not charged again.

by Hog Piginstein

As I downloaded BubbleLevel I was prepared to feel indifferent towards yet another e-tool application on the iPhone, after all very few e-tool apps have given me much to get excited about. But this set of tools is simply excellent, both in form and function. Between the clean intuitive interface and the quality build, you won’t find a better execution in any other app. Just stop, hit the download button and forget about all the rest, you’ve found BubbleLevel you were looking (hoping) for.

by Kaygee19

BubbleLevel does a pretty good job doing a lot of things. It’s not a contractor grade level, but the tools are really good for when you just have to be “pretty close”. Definitely worth it by if you find yourself looking for a tape measure or a level frequently. The augmented reality measuring tape is super cool, but only accurate to about 3%

by Zanesworld1

Talk about a handy app - just as much as the flashlight on your phone. For me, it’s one of those apps that I consider crucial and an option I basically couldn’t do without. Sometimes I forget it wasn’t part of the phones original set-up because I use it so much.

by Skykingfred

Levels work great. Used with regular type level to verify the software accuracy and it was spot on. The camera distance measurement not so good. Haven’t figured out the workings of the metal detector yet. I have a treasure type detector and verified the accuracy wasn’t so good. However as a spur of the moment detector works fair cuz don’t have nothing else at the time.

by LazyLeveler

I use this tool to level my RV. My RV did not come with bubble levels and needed something to help level out my RV. All I can say is this works perfectly. I would highly recommend BubbleLevel for anyone looking for a level app. Even though I own actual levels I find BubbleLevel far more handy.

by Putt-Pirate

I’ve known for awhile that I could use my phone as a compass but I was hanging a picture and couldn’t find my level and it just hit me out of the blue. If my phones gyroscope can be used as a relatively accurate compass why couldn’t it be used as a level. And I’ll be damned. I did a quick search and bam not only is there a level and compass but other very useful tools all in one slim easy to use app. What a great find. I didn’t even hesitate to pay the .99 to get rid of the ads. Not so much because ads are annoying but because the developer deserves at least that much for creating BubbleLevel. Kudos.

by Rebekkah Hilgraves

This is one of those utilities that everyone should have. Assembling furniture, leveling a RV, building a deck...this tool makes all of that just that much easier. we always carry our phone with us, but we don't always carry a level. Well, this makes that possible -- you can carry a level and have it when you need it.

by Cannonball Baker

Can’t believe how much I use the bubble level. Thinking of keeping my phone in my tool box. HaHa.
Travel a lot in my van that we sleep in. Use the bubble level to level the van when we park.
Use all the levels from time to time. Please don’t screw it up with having to view a advertisement before I can use it. Thanks for this wonderful feature.

by Inspectordude

For the fridge to work properly the RV has to be level How level? The closer to level, the better, obviously. According to Dometic, 3 degrees side to side and 6 degrees front to back are maximums you can be and have the fridge work properly. The coolant, once pumped up, needs to be able to flow back down by gravity. This level app shows, in degrees, how much out of level you are. Really handy!!

by PureRainX

The built-in level that comes with the compass is great, but I really need better accuracy to tenths of a degree for leveling a large-ish fish tank. 1 degree over 4 feet is really noticeable. This Bubble Level app is pretty perfect. And even though I don’t have AR capability in my iPhone 6, all the other features are really well done. You can try it out or even keep it for free with ads, but I paid the 99¢ because I’m going to use this a lot.

by Staycm2

I downloaded this to level may front load washer which is getting loud and walking across the floor. My real level is missing from my garage. Figures. BubbleLevel allowed me to see if it was level using the bubble feature during my adjustments then I used the surface level feature with the phone placed in the center of the top of the washer to be sure. BubbleLevel saved the day and a trip to the hardware store. Thanks!

by 1gnatz

I use this multiple times a day when doing field layout for drainage & erosion control. Very thoughtful app. It’s accurate and trustworthy —and it has a good feel to it, a “small thing” but I do look forward to using it for that reason.
On very bright days the subtlety of the interface can wash out. I’d recommend a high-contrast feature for those of us who use it a lot outdoors.

by Jy24

I don't review much but I have to say how awesome BubbleLevel is. I was building IKEA furniture and was afraid if it was leaning more towards the front. We had it anchored to the wall but it still worries me how it would hold up if it suddenly fell. This accurately showed how our level was. We were more leaning towards the back then front but within the bubble circle, so it's a great reference. I also used it on leveled surfaces to test and it is accurate. It nice that it beeps so you know what the best level is. Highly recommend!

by JFyhuhiuyt1gh

I think this is a must-have for any technoid geek... like myself. I get a kick out of the metal detector, which I take it is magnet-driven, hence, only useful for ferrous metals but it’s fun anyway. The graphics can’t be beat with this little gem of an app! The one thing I don’t like about it is the tones the metal detector play. What is that, a piano? Needs something that sounds a bit more up to date, in my opinion.

by Teaguer Gal

I really like the Bubble Level but I find that when I use it and then touch release, it does not release by itself. I have to pick another level and then go back to Bubble Level so that I can start measuring my surface again. It is a bit annoying but, all in all, our use BubbleLevel quite a lot and find it useful.

by SDPatel12

Awesome app. So useful.

For all the people who are complaining about the ads: how much did you pay for BubbleLevel ?? Oh yeah, nothing.

How do you think the developers get to feed their families? Everything costs money, either you pay for it up front or have to go through some ads.