# Distance Anywhere — Measure distance anywhere

> Accurate distance measurement tool for any course, on or off-road. (iPhone/iPad app by Masanori Katsuta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-anywhere/id1260103529 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masanori Katsuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172788)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-07-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-anywhere/id1260103529/reviews.md

## What is Distance Anywhere?

◎ Possible to accurately measure the course length such as walking course and running course.
◎ You can designate any location on the map which can not normally be specified.
◎ Possible to measure routes without sidewalks and roadways, such as within the premises, in the park, on the river, on the sand dune.

※ When using route search, you need to be connected to the Internet.

- Features
· Search for routes by pinning on the map.
· In places that can not be searched, add a route manually.
· Check the place you are on the map by icon.
· Correspond to undo and redo per pin.
· Save the course with thumbnail map by capture button.
· Registration of various courses to the course library.
· List of thumbnail maps in the course library.
· Continuous zoom display of thumbnail map.
· Distance units can be switched between meters and yards.

- How to Enter a Course
Tap on the map to set up pins and decide the route in order.
In the place where roads exists, switch to the [Route Search] mode and set the pin so that the desired route is displayed.
Set up the pin frequently in places where there are likely to be multiple routes.
Then you will find the route you want.
It is very effective to set up a pin around a corner.
If you want to set up a pin in a place where there are no roads, switch to the [Linear Route] mode first.

- Trouble Shooting
(1) When the message “Directions Not Available” is displayed
The Location Service is temporarily unavailable.
In this case, let's go back to the course library.
Please restart the search after a while.
Once you terminate the app, the service will recover.

- Automatic tracking
You can switch to the automatic tracking mode by tapping the icon showing the current location.
In this mode, the current location is always displayed in the center of the map.
Tap the icon again to cancel the mode.

## Key features

- Measure walking and running course lengths
- Designate any location on the map
- Measure routes without sidewalks or roadways
- Search for routes by pinning on the map
- Add routes manually in inaccessible areas
- Save courses with thumbnail maps
- Switch distance units between meters and yards

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-anywhere/id1260103529/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ...

*2018-11-22*

ルート探索などとても便利です
ただ折角つけた赤いルートの線がよく消滅します

## Frequently asked questions about Distance Anywhere

### How do I measure a distance with Distance Anywhere?

Tap on the map to set pins in order to define your route. For areas with roads, use the 'Route Search' mode. For areas without roads, switch to 'Linear Route' mode first.

### Can Distance Anywhere measure distances off-road?

Yes, Distance Anywhere is designed to measure routes without sidewalks and roadways, such as within premises, in parks, on rivers, or on sand dunes.

### What devices does Distance Anywhere support?

Distance Anywhere is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is Distance Anywhere updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on April 11, 2024. Updates are provided periodically to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for Distance Anywhere?

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

### Does Distance Anywhere have ads?

No, Distance Anywhere does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What happens if I see 'Directions Not Available' in Distance Anywhere?

This message indicates that the Location Service is temporarily unavailable. Try going back to the course library, restarting the search after a while, or terminating and restarting the app.

### Can I switch distance units in Distance Anywhere?

Yes, the distance units can be switched between meters and yards within the app's settings.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2024-04-11

- Fixed an issue where the distance was not displayed when specifying a linear route.
- Fixed the help.

### 1.0.2 — 2024-04-10

- Compatible with the latest iOS.
- Improved the UI and design.
- Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-07-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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