# Area - Distance

> Map-based tool for precise measurement of distances and areas. (iPhone/iPad app by CORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-distance/id571833476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CORVALLIS MICROTECHNOLOGY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409254105)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-distance/id571833476/reviews.md

## What is Area?

A popular application of the handheld devices is to make use of the built-in Map to measure distances and areas. You may have been resigned to accepting the rough results for the lines and areas you digitize by using your finger tip or a capacitive stylus. Now, you can experience exciting digitization precision with the “Area - Distance” app. You will be able to do the following using the Area - Distance app on your iPAD, iPhone or iPod touch:

* Precisely digitize Points, Lines and Areas over the built-in Map and save them as Features in WGS 84 LLA system. 

* View position, length or area values for the saved Features. 

* Label the Lines with segment lengths and directions as well as corner angles.

* Label the Areas with size in acres and square feet or hectares and square meters.

* Measure distances and areas without saving the shapes.

* Move existing nodes to fine-tune the map drawing. 

* Create Points from entered coordinates.

* Create Points from an imported text file.

* Create a Point or record a node by picking the GPS location.

* Search a location by address or by coordinates.

* Save the job data file for later use.

* Output the drawing and the coordinates to PDF. 

* Email the job data files and the PDF files to your colleagues. 

The Area - Distance app comes with a detailed built-in help document.

Please note: Location data depends on the GPS receiver used. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app will let you easily toggle the built-in GPS on or off.

## Key features

- Precisely digitize points, lines, and areas
- View position, length, and area values
- Label lines with segment lengths and angles
- Label areas with size in acres or square meters
- Measure distances and areas without saving
- Create points from coordinates or text files
- Output drawings and coordinates to PDF

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area-distance/id571833476/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful and pretty accurate

*2014-05-03*

It would be a great update if you were able to move a node at the end of a line and see the bearing/distance measurement change instead of only coordinates changing. Also having the ability to grab not just a node but an entire area would be good feature also.   It could be your first update

## Frequently asked questions about Area

### What is Area - Distance used for?

Area - Distance is used to precisely measure distances and areas on a map using your device's GPS. It allows you to digitize points, lines, and areas, view their values, and export the data.

### What devices does Area - Distance support?

Area - Distance supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How accurate is Area - Distance?

The app offers exciting digitization precision, allowing you to fine-tune map drawings by moving existing nodes. Location data accuracy depends on the GPS receiver used.

### Can I save and share my measurements with Area - Distance?

Yes, you can save job data files for later use and email them along with PDF exports of your drawings and coordinates to colleagues.

### Does Area - Distance have ads?

No, Area - Distance does not contain advertisements.

### What is the price of Area - Distance?

Area - Distance is a paid application, priced at $9.99.

### How often is Area - Distance updated?

The latest version, 1.0.5, was last updated on April 23, 2026. Specific update frequency details are not provided, but it is actively maintained.

### What is the age rating for Area - Distance?

Area - Distance has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-04-23

Current iOS compatibility

### 1.0.4 — 2024-03-05

App update for iOS 17 compatibility.

### 1.0.3 — 2020-12-08

Bug fix.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-09-23

Recompiled for 64-bit architecture.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-10-28

Fixed iOS 8 compatibility issue.

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