# Geo Planimeter - Area & Distance Calculator

> Map-based tool for measuring area and distance of shapes. (iPhone/iPad app by ROUGE41.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-planimeter-area-and-distance-calculator/id351621861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ROUGE41](https://appshunter.io/developer/310426702)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-planimeter-area-and-distance-calculator/id351621861/reviews.md

## What is Geo Planimeter?

Geo Planimeter measures the area of an arbitrary shape or its perimeter on a map. This way you can easily measure anything around you! 


Features:
- double tap on the map to create your shape
- click on the buttons to: 
* locate yourself
* measure area or distance
* switch between miles and kilometer
* select the map type (Google or Apple, Standard or Satellite)
* clear your shape

## Key features

- Measure area and perimeter
- Locate current position
- Switch between miles and kilometers
- Select map types (Google/Apple, Standard/Satellite)
- Clear drawn shapes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geo-planimeter-area-and-distance-calculator/id351621861/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Always pretty bad, now awful

*2017-02-05*

I don't think anyone is maintaining this app anymore. I've had it for years and it's progressively gotten worse. It used to be difficult to use, but functional. Now it won't even do its basic functions (measure distance, area). Whenever I want it to work I have to delete and redownload it.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-09-21*

After marking out area doesn't show what the square footage is.

### 1/5 — AWFUL

*2016-07-17*

Don't bother.  Doesn't work. Junk.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work properly

*2016-07-06*

Not only is it difficult to navigate the app between where to touch, drag, double tap, etc., the app doesn't even work. When I try to measure a distance, it gets stuck and won't calculate and further.

### 1/5 — A waste of 99 cents

*2012-05-09*

Yet another cheap app that does not work!!
This is such an easy way to rip people off, Im sick of it.
Apple should be ashamed to be partners in this crime.

### 5/5 — Excellent, simple and powerful 

*2012-01-10*

This is a great app, has always worked perfectly for me. I don't understand the other review - seems meanspirited, or maybe representing a competitor?  I've tried other apps but their input method for plotting the course isn't as fast. And I miss why not having sat view is a big deal, unless your trying to measure something in the country away from all roads or paths otherwise shown on Google Maps. I think this app is just right for most purposes anywhere near civilization.

### 2/5 — OK

*2011-05-15, version 1.1*

Good app for calculating the distance of a particular route.  However, it lacks the function of saving your routes for future reference.  The app could use an undo button (not just a 'clear all' button) as well.  I would rate 5 stars if it had these 2 features.

### 3/5 — Basic but does the job

*2011-04-08, version 1.1*

Very basic but does the job I needed. Markers are a bit annoying having to clear them all rather than being able to remove individual ones or even being able to move them around would be a nice addition. 

With a few mods would be great.

### 1/5 — No sat. view function

*2011-03-20*

This is almost worthless without the sat view.

### 3/5 — Basic at best...

*2010-09-06, version 0*

The app was useful, but difficult to work. It does the job it's required for, but only barely. In summary, it could be better. 
- hybrid map.
- search, or location system.
- the ability to delete the markers individually, instead of having to delete them all. 
- increased sensitivity of marker placement. 

Daniel

## Frequently asked questions about Geo Planimeter

### What is Geo Planimeter used for?

Geo Planimeter is used to measure the area and perimeter of arbitrary shapes directly on a map. It helps users easily measure anything around them by marking points on the map.

### Does Geo Planimeter work offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, it mentions selecting map types like Google or Apple, which typically require an internet connection for full functionality.

### What devices support Geo Planimeter?

Geo Planimeter is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated to version 2.1 on July 17, 2015.

### How do I create a shape in Geo Planimeter?

You can create a shape by double-tapping on the map to set your points. Once the shape is drawn, you can use the provided buttons to measure its area or distance.

### Can Geo Planimeter measure distances?

Yes, Geo Planimeter can measure both the area and the distance of shapes drawn on the map. You can also switch between miles and kilometers for your measurements.

### What map types are available in Geo Planimeter?

Geo Planimeter allows you to select between Google or Apple maps, and also choose between Standard and Satellite map views for your measurements.

### What is the age rating for Geo Planimeter?

Geo Planimeter has an age rating of 4+. It was released on May 9, 2010.

### How much does Geo Planimeter cost?

Geo Planimeter is a paid application, priced at $0.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2015-07-17

iPhone 6 support and fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2014-08-12

Bug fix

### 2.0 — 2013-10-16

iOS7 support 
Choose Apple or Google Map
Choose Normal or Satellite Map

### 1.2 — 2011-12-05

iOS 5 fix

### 1.1 — 2010-07-02

* Undo last point with shaking gesture
* Auto-locating disabled when building shape

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