# Distance Lite

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-lite/id586197367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-lite/id586197367/reviews.md

## What is Distance Lite?

Find the distance and direction between any two places on earth (after upgrade).

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 distance (orthodrome)
- Calculate distance with constant bearing (rhumb line)
- Select current location via GPS
- Enter latitude/longitude coordinates
- Select locations from GeoNames database
- Visualize bearing on compass rose
- Email distance results

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-lite/id586197367/reviews.md

### 1/5 — USELESS!

*2021-01-18*

Dan Francisco is the only point where you can calculate for free or you’ll have to buy an upgraded version! Disgusting. Worse than garbage as garbage doesn’t waste people’s time.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2020-09-13*

Why even have a Lite version of the app if you can’t measure anything without purchasing an upgrade. Useless.

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar Schrott

*2017-12-23*

keine Zieleingabe möglich

### 1/5 — Distance in miles

*2017-06-28*

Need distance in miles please

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2016-04-27*

Only measures distance to San Francisco unless you pay for upgrade. Claim is for distance between any two places. I don't call that free.

### 1/5 — Unnütz…

*2015-12-08*

… wenn man ausschließlich eine Distanz zu San Francisco berechnen kann.

### 1/5 — Versión gratuita no vale

*2015-08-25, version 1.2.0*

La versión gratuita solo permite la selección de un punto, el otro obligatoriamente sale como San Francisco así que no vale para nada.

### 1/5 — Umsonst ...

*2014-02-01*

... heruntergeladen, weil diese Version nur Entfernungen nach San Franzisko misst. Das sollte in der Beschreibung stehen!

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2014-01-21, version 1.1.0*

Great if you want to go to San Fransisco. For anywhere else you need to buy the upgrade. In a word, crap.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2014-01-01*

Only good with san francisco useless!!! Garbage can.  Trash it.

## Frequently asked questions about Distance Lite

### What is Distance Lite?

Distance Lite is a navigation app that calculates the shortest distance or the distance with a constant bearing between any two places on Earth. It allows users to select locations via GPS, coordinates, or a database and visualizes the bearing on a compass rose.

### Does Distance Lite offer different distance calculation methods?

Yes, Distance Lite calculates both the shortest distance (on an orthodrome) and the distance with a constant bearing (rhumb line or loxodrome), which is the path you would follow using a compass.

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

You can select your current location using GPS, manually enter latitude/longitude coordinates, or choose a location from the GeoNames database.

### Can I share the calculated distance with others using Distance Lite?

Yes, Distance Lite allows you to email the calculated distance to others. This feature is available after upgrading the app.

### What devices is Distance Lite compatible with?

Distance Lite is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also supports iPad multitasking features like split view.

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

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

### How often is Distance Lite updated?

The latest version of Distance Lite is 1.3.1, which was last updated on February 1, 2019. The app was originally released on December 20, 2012.

### Does Distance Lite have ads?

No, Distance Lite does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for additional features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2019-02-01

- bug fix for location search
- support for iPhone X+

### 1.3.0 — 2016-04-27

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

### 1.2.0 — 2015-01-28

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

### 1.1.1 — 2014-01-29

- bug fix for missing location list

### 1.1.0 — 2013-05-13

- e-mail the distance
- shows the region (US state) in the search results

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