# Map Measurement Tool — Measure distance and area

> Measure distances and areas on a map with pin-dropping functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by David Gross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496/reviews.md

## What is Map Measurement Tool?

Measure the size of a home lot, plat of land, crop circle, park, sports field, walking route, etc.

Apple Maps™ are used. A careful measurement's error is about 1% to 3% for area and 0.1% to 0.5% for perimeter. Tap on the map to drop a pin. Undo a dropped pin with the "Undo" button. Press and hold a pin to move it.

Search any address worldwide using Apple or Mapbox. If your primary geocoder fails, the app prompts an instant fallback to the alternative.

Save and load your measurements with a table interface. Select between Hybrid, Hybrid Flyover, or Standard maps.

There is current location access to measure your surroundings.

Distance results in meters, kilometers, feet, yards, and miles all at once.

Area results in square meters, feet, yards, kilometers, miles, and acres all at once.

A circle mode is available, too, to easily measure crop circles or other circular objects. Tap in the center of the crop circle to drop a pin, and then on the edge; a circle will be rendered and the circumference and area displayed.

Create a KML file with your measurements and open it in the Google Earth™ app or desktop browser version to view all your measurements at once. This also allows for Apple Maps to Google Maps comparisons. 

Export all your measurements locally to your iOS device to save your work with a Map Measurement Tool-specific KML file. You can then import your measurements from this specific KML file.

## Key features

- Measure distance and area
- Pin drop and move functionality
- Multiple unit conversions
- Save and load measurements
- Circle measurement mode
- KML file export
- Current location access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Measurement Tool Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t search addresses

*2025-06-20*

Any time I type an address into the search bar I get hit with a google gemini ai ad which I literally cannot exit out of, I do not know if it was for some reason intended on the app or a bug, but I can’t search at all

### 1/5 — Update ruined app

*2025-03-17*

The last update made this app no linger measure areas… it was great for than and not it does not.

### 2/5 — Need help getting it to measure acreage

*2024-04-16*

I dropped pins and I can’t seem to get it to start marking acreage. What am I doing wrong??

### 5/5 — Barry Thomas

*2022-12-15*

App works great on hunting lease to get horizontal distances between blinds and feeders. Was wondering how to send a file to another person with a forward feature. Could not figure this out on this version.

**Developer response:** Hey, the app used to have the feature, but it has been removed. I will be working on putting something akin to it back in soon. Thanks for your review!

### 5/5 — Acre app

*2020-10-07*

Worked good for me. Did what I was wanting to do.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review!

### 1/5 — APP DOES. NOT WORK!

*2019-11-29*

DOWNLOADED THE APP, TRIED TO OPEN IT AND ALL IT DOES IS CRASH. DOES NOT OPEN

**Developer response:** App has been updated.

## Frequently asked questions about Map Measurement Tool

### What is the accuracy of Map Measurement Tool?

Map Measurement Tool reports an error of about 1% to 3% for area measurements and 0.1% to 0.5% for perimeter measurements.

### Can I measure any location worldwide with Map Measurement Tool?

Yes, you can search any address worldwide using Apple or Mapbox geocoders. The app also features an instant fallback to an alternative geocoder if the primary one fails.

### What units does Map Measurement Tool provide for measurements?

Distance results are available in meters, kilometers, feet, yards, and miles simultaneously. Area results are provided in square meters, feet, yards, kilometers, miles, and acres.

### How can I save and export my measurements from Map Measurement Tool?

You can save and load your measurements using a table interface. Additionally, you can create a KML file of your measurements to open in Google Earth or export locally to your iOS device.

### Does Map Measurement Tool have ads?

Yes, Map Measurement Tool contains advertisements.

### What is the Map Measurement Tool Premium subscription?

Map Measurement Tool Premium is a subscription service priced at $9.99 per year, offering enhanced features or an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Map Measurement Tool?

Map Measurement Tool has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes.

### How often is Map Measurement Tool updated?

The latest version, 1.8.3, was last updated on April 28, 2026, suggesting a recent update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.3 — 2026-04-28

Upgraded Search Capabilities: I migrated the Apple Maps search from the legacy address geocoder to MKLocalSearch. The app can now reliably find Points of Interest (POIs) like stadiums, parks, and businesses alongside standard street addresses.

Intelligent Geocoder Fallback: Users can now set their preferred primary geocoder (Apple or Mapbox) in the Info settings. If a search fails, the app intelligently prompts the user to instantly retry the search using the alternate service.

Developer Debug Tab: I’ve implemented a new internal Debug mode. This allows you to view, copy, and email the raw JSON API responses directly from the app.

Under-the-Hood Stability: Resolved several threading issues related to background network calls and removed dangerous data-parsing logic that was responsible for edge-case crashes.

### 1.8.2 — 2026-04-14

This update modernizes the app's architecture, dependencies, and core layout.

### 1.8.1 — 2025-01-24

- Updated to handle the in-app purchase subscription through Apple StoreKit2.

### 1.8 — 2024-08-05

Fix for crash on certain screen size devices

### 1.7 — 2022-09-06

- App Open Ads removed
- Google Mobile Ads SDK updated
- Google App Measurement updated

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