iHandy Carpenter ...also, Free Spirit Level Tools

[NYC Tiny Shop]

For those of you who own an iPhone or and iPad, the iHandy Carpenter is an app that you may find useful.  It has a plumb, a level, a protractor, a ruler in imperial/metric, and a three dimensional level for truing up boards, floors, etc.  The app cost $1.99

Also, there's a free app that turns your device into a flashlight...iHandy Flashlight

Or, you can download free Spirit Level Tools...bubble level, inclinometer, protractor, ruler

 

[SittingElf]

Also, there's a free app that turns your device into a flashlight...iHandy Flashlight

Suddenly, $175.00 for a SysLight doesn't seem that bad! (App = Free....Unlocked iPhone to run it = $799.00)  [jawdrop]

 

[Michael Kellough]

iOS apps also run on iPod Touch.. Current generation refurb 32GB is $250.

And no monthly fee.

 

[RC]

And after IOS7 finally there is a flash light on/off button in the action centre (swipe up from bottom of screen) that makes all these flash light apps redundant.

And there are a bazillion level apps for free available and also these toolbox type apps like the Bosch app.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Yes, even iHandy offers the level app for free.  I downloaded the Bosch Toolbox.  It appears to be more of a promotional app than a real useful app.  The 3 dimensional level alone makes the iHandy worth paying the two bucks for...for me.  No more winding sticks.
But if you or anyone finds a cool and useful app, please let me know. Thanks.

 

[tjbnwi]

Just use the level in iOS 7, bring up the compass, swipe left, bubble level flat, flip on edge, vial level without the vial.

It also works as a protractor when on edge in 1º increments.

Tom

 

[Michael Kellough]

Just use the level in iOS 7, bring up the compass, swipe left, bubble level flat, flip on edge, vial level without the vial.

It also works as a protractor when on edge in 1º increments.

Tom

For fine work we need 1/10th degree accuracy (or better). How reliable are these little gadgets anyway? Do any of the apps allow a "zero re-set" like the cheap stand alone digital inclinometers?

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

Yes, the iHandy has a zero reset...but, so does the spirit level inclinometer...in fact, I just discovered that they also have a free ruler, protractor, bubble level, and basic level. The iHandy zeros out a little clearer.

 

[woodie]

The compass app in iOS 7 also has a zero reset when using the level. Still only 1 degree increments though.

 

[NYC Tiny Shop]

The iHandy and the Spirit Surface Level do tenths of a degree.