Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.
Summarized from real user reviews of Distance Tool. Based on 2K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.
5.1
March 10, 2026
Bug fixes & improvements
Monthly subscription to all premium features
$7.99
Premium - freehand & follow
Enables freehand draw and follow mode
4 issues
GPS not working on certain devices
App crashes when trying to access location services
4 requests
Ability to edit/reposition dropped pins
Option to toggle visibility of distance labels
This app allows users to quickly and easily calculate distances between points on a map and determine the area of non-overlapping polygons. It supports both metric and imperial units for distances and can display coordinates in decimal or degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Key features include calculating distances and areas, dropping points at your current GPS location, freehand drawing to calculate areas, and a follow mode for real-time calculations. It also offers altitude calculation, with or without data connectivity.
The app is free to download and use, with an option for a subscription that auto-renews. Payment for the subscription is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase.
The app supports standard map views (standard, satellite, and hybrid) and allows sharing of drawings via email, which can be opened on any device with Distance Tool installed. Altitude calculation requires data for points other than the current location.
Common use cases include mapping fields in agriculture, measuring plots of land or home boundaries, and general interest in calculating distances and areas. It's also useful for quickly finding out your current altitude or the altitude of any point on the map.
