# Distance App

> Calculates Earth distances and directions between two locations. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-app/id582806133 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-app/id582806133/reviews.md

## What is Distance App?

Find the distance and direction between any two places on earth.

Features:
- it calculates the shortest distance (on an orthodrome) or the distance with constant bearing (rhumb line or loxodrome) which you would follow by using a compass

- you can select your current location, enter the latitude/longitude coordinates or select from a location from the GeoNames database

- the bearing is visualized on a compass rose

- e-mail the distance

- support for the iPad multitasking (split view, ...)

## Key features

- Calculate shortest (orthodrome) distance
- Calculate constant bearing (rhumb line) distance
- Select locations by current position
- Enter latitude/longitude coordinates
- Select from GeoNames database
- Visualize bearing on compass rose
- Email distance results

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-app/id582806133/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Distances

*2020-01-01*

Can’t even figure it out

### 3/5 — Geht schön

*2017-07-12*

По началу выдаёт ошибку. 
Сделайте пожалуйста взаимодействие с   часами .

### 1/5 — Hard to use

*2015-05-10*

Not very user friendly
Tried calculating distances in Europe and kept on getting distances from New York and San Fransisco

### 1/5 — Save your money

*2015-02-20*

Just save your money. Not good

### 2/5 — A waste of money

*2014-07-13*

Even though it is only .99cents, it is a waste of your money. Takes several searches within a particular city to find the distance.

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2013-04-05*

Excellent app with so many important uses.

## Frequently asked questions about Distance App

### What is the price of Distance App?

Distance App is a paid application, costing $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for calculating distances and directions.

### Does Distance App have ads?

No, Distance App is ad-free. You can use all its functionalities without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices support Distance App?

Distance App is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It also supports iPad multitasking features like split view.

### How often is Distance App updated?

The latest version of Distance App is 1.3.3, last updated on February 3, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the exact frequency is not specified.

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

Distance App has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### What kind of distances can Distance App calculate?

Distance App can calculate both the shortest distance between two points on an orthodrome and the distance with a constant bearing along a rhumb line or loxodrome.

### How can I select locations in Distance App?

You can select locations by using your current position, entering specific latitude and longitude coordinates, or choosing from the GeoNames database.

### What do users think of Distance App?

Based on the available data, Distance App has a rating of 2.3 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2026-02-03

- bugs fixed

### 1.3.2 — 2022-03-02

-  bug fixed

### 1.3.1 — 2019-01-31

- bug fix for location search
- iPhone X+ support

### 1.3.0 — 2016-04-26

- support for the iPad multitasking (split view, ...)

### 1.2.0 — 2015-02-12

- more responsive
- support for the iPhone 6 and 6+
- enhanced for iOS 8

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