Open the built-in compass app, then swipe to the left. The iPhone then functions as a spirit level with both an analog and digital display. At least this works with iOS 10.3.3. Maybe other versions too.
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I've had a level app on my android for years. ETA: The app I use is simply called "Bubble". Has many different modes, even in the free version.This message has been edited. Last edited by: zoom6zoom,
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The level has been part of the compass app for a long time now. The same with the scientific calculator.
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Turn it 90deg upright and one has a “bubble” level
Feature has been there for since iOS 7
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Originally posted by jimmy123x: Where does one find the built in compass app? I can't find it anywhere on my iPhone 7.
From your home page, swipe downward. A search box will appear; type 'Compass' and hit enter. The compass icon will appear on the left along with the location where the app is located on the right.
I like how other apps can use it - I use “Ski Tracks”, and it uses the level feature to record the incline of the slopes, so at the end of the day, you can see how steep what you skied actually was - along with speed, vertical feet, and output to google maps.
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Ha! Hadn't realized the feature was there. Thanks, PS, for bringing it up.
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that one is ok, I use iHandy app, it's got a better graphic setup, looks exactly like a level, go to the app store and search iLevel,
The iHandy group have other options like a plumb bob etc, if you do a lot of carpenter work they would be worth the buck or two but the basic app for the iLevel is free.
It compensates for whatever angle you set the phone, flat, long side, short while the built in works I find this one a bit more aesthetically pleasing, its a great too iShit you not...
