Now I have never been one that concerns himself with things in his life being level. I always figured if something wasn’t level, well, that’s why the Flying Spaghetti Monster gave us bookends, duct tape, and velcro. Then I came across the iHandy Level app. This app is a perfect example of a developer seeing the potential of the iPhone and thinking outside the box to create something that is actually…very handy.
Level placed on my head. Hmm. That’s disconcerting.
The app itself is pretty basic. You open it, put your device on something, and if the bubble isn’t in the middle…you need to straighten that thing…or invest in bookends, duct tape and velcro.
Graphics: This app is actually quite beautiful. The animation of the bubble is smooth and the look and feel are top notch.
Sound: This app has no sound except every once in a while you’ll hear the sound of yourself saying, “Aww, crap. My shelf isn’t level.”
Drawbacks: This isn’t the be-all end-all of levels, I’m a afraid. The beveled edge of the Touch and iPhone can make it a little tricky to make sure you have it flush, and there is not enough surface area to get an accurate read on wider planes. If you see your contractor using iHandy Level instead of the real thing, well, you may be in trouble. But…I’d say for shelves, picture frames, and things that can often get nudged out of alignment, this is a very cool app.
Conclusion: Get this app. Not only is it great to have in your app arsenal for those occassional fits of attempted handiness, it is something that really impresses those without an iPhone. Grandmothers everywhere will think you are magic.
I give this app 4 out of 5 crooked shelves.
Price: Free
