1. Home
  2. 🔧 Utilities
  3. DistancePinner
DistancePinner

DistancePinner

Measure distance on the map

275 ratings
54 reviews
With Ads
🔧 Utilities
🔍 Reference
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

Released
February 7, 2012
Updated
October 26, 2026

Features

Developer

Mapnitude Company Limited
✨Promote your app ✨
DistancePinner screenshot #1 for iPhone
DistancePinner screenshot #2 for iPhone
DistancePinner screenshot #3 for iPhone
DistancePinner screenshot #4 for iPhone
DistancePinner screenshot #5 for iPhone
DistancePinner screenshot #6 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
📌Ready
Reviews summary↘︎
⭐54
Reviews↘︎
📝2+ tags
Tags↘︎
🔄6+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
❓5 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦~ in 2 weeks
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Easily measure distances on maps by dropping pins or using GPS tracking. Supports various coordinate formats, file imports, and exports. Offers a free version with ads and optional subscriptions to remove them.

✓Drag and drop pins for distance measurement
✓GPS distance tracking on the go
✓Supports metric and imperial units
✓Advanced search with MGRS, GARS, UTM coordinates
✓Import coordinates from text files
✓Export results as GPX or lat/lon
✓Share measurements via email or social media
Show original description

What users say about DistancePinner

Reviews of DistancePinner are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.8/5 from 275 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and understand, accurate distance measurement. Top complaints: ads are irritating and ruin experience, poor UI/UX. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and understand
  • 📏Accurate distance measurement
  • 📍Useful for plotting routes
  • 🗺️Good for tracking walked distance
  • 🏃Ideal for planning runs/walks
  • ⛳Helpful for golfing distances
  • 💼Versatile for work applications
  • ✨Simple and effective tool
  • 💯Top-notch and reliable

Negative things

  • 😠Ads are irritating and ruin experience
  • 📉Poor UI/UX
  • 🚫No option to remove ads
  • 💥Frequent crashes and data loss
  • 🧭Auto-locate feature can't be turned off
  • 🗺️Limited map scrolling (e.g., across Pacific)
  • 📍Cannot search for locations
  • 🔀No easy way to reset or undo mistakes
  • 🚗Does not show driving distance
  • 🔄Updates have poor layout
See all reviews

What's New in DistancePinner

3.11.1

October 26, 2026

Fix UI centering bug

3

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Plus Upgrade

Give you access to premium features

$1.991 Month
How to cancel DistancePinner subscription ⁉️

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

便利だね

自分が歩いた道をたどり、距離が出てくれるのはありがたい。
ダダリリダ

Ruined by ads

Honestly, the UI leaves a lot to be desired but the ads ruin it. Why? I have 4 apps on the store - little ones - and they are free. This isn’t worth money. But, if you think it is - and Google Maps does it for free - then charge for it. This is just a poor user experience.
RR.P.S.M.

sehr gut App

einfach, leicht und verständlich zu benutzen.
W0Willi 03457

Medindo distância

Terras
Ddiditerras

Super App………

Ich verwende die App fast jeden Tag für meine Messungen!
Llutz777
See 49 more reviews

Developer apps

Elevation - Altimeter Map
Elevation - Altimeter Map

Find your altitude on the map

🗺️ Navigation

(5.5K)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
#Nowplaying - Tweet Your Music
#Nowplaying - Tweet Your Music

by Mapnitude Company Limited

🎵 Music

(29)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
Distance - Find My Distance
Distance - Find My Distance

Draw to find area & distance

🗺️ Navigation

(2.3K)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
Area & Distance - Map Measure
Area & Distance - Map Measure

Measure Land, Path & Perimeter

🗺️ Navigation

(610)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool
Luminos Map: Twilight Nav Tool

Track Sun Moon Paths Easily

🗺️ Navigation

(299)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
Coordinates – GPS Converter
Coordinates – GPS Converter

Lat/Lon to UTM, MGRS, and more

🗺️ Navigation

(6.8K)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
See developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes when saving images

Bug

App crashes when exporting map as image

Bug

App crashes when clicking 'return' arrow

Bug

App crashes and loses all saved data

Bug

Adverts freeze the application

Bug

Cannot enter positions without scrolling the map

Bug

Cannot measure distances across large bodies of water

Bug

New update has poor layout

Bug

Cannot put more than a few pins down before it switches off

Bug
✨

Requested Features

10 requests

Option to purchase ad-free version

Feature

Ability to rename saved paths

Feature

Search facility for locations

Feature

Lat/Long display for cursor position

Feature

Ability to switch auto-locator on/off

Feature

Ability to lock 'north up' feature

Feature

Print functionality

Feature

Display distance in nautical miles

Feature

Easier way to delete pins

Feature

More detailed instructions

Feature

FAQ

What does DistancePinner do?

DistancePinner allows you to measure distances between locations on a map. You can do this by manually placing pins on the map or by using your device's GPS to track your movement and measure distance on the go. It's designed to help with travel route planning and finding the shortest paths.

What are the key features of DistancePinner?

Key features include easy pin-based distance measurement, a GPS distance tracking mode, support for both metric and imperial units, advanced search capabilities for various coordinate formats (MGRS, GARS, UTM), the ability to import coordinates from text files, and export options for your measurements.

How much does DistancePinner cost?

The app is free to use with all its features, but it does display ads. You can choose to subscribe to remove these ads. Subscription plans are available monthly, semi-annually, and annually, with prices varying by store.

Can I import or export data with DistancePinner?

Yes, you can import lists of coordinates from text files. The app also allows you to export your measurement results, including latitude and longitude values and the total distance, via email. You can also export as a GPX file.

Who would find DistancePinner useful?

This app is useful for anyone who needs to calculate distances on a map. This includes travelers planning routes, hikers, cyclists, surveyors, or anyone who needs to determine the distance between two or more points for logistical or planning purposes.