# Planimeter GPS Area Measure — map ruler and land surveying

> Map ruler and land surveying tool for distance, area, and perimeter measurement. (iPhone/iPad app by VisTech.Projects LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-gps-area-measure/id896375350 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VisTech.Projects LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/620969851)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 491 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-gps-area-measure/id896375350/reviews.md

## What is Planimeter GPS Area Measure?

Planimeter  GPS Area Measure is a tool to measure distance, area, and perimeter on a map. You can measure manually or by GPS tracking. You can also check the bearing and geo-coordinates of your location and share them. Points can be labeled, saved, and shared in KML format.
 
This measurement app is useful for outdoor activities and can be used as land surveyor by amateurs and professionals in various industries like sport, farming, landscaping, paving and construction, road building and repairing, real estate business, hiking and travel, fencing, lot building and planning, solar panel installation (roof area estimation), object mapping, lawn design, and many other where land area and distance/length calculations, land survey or maps are involved.
 
 
# Features:

• Accurate distance measurements
• Metric and Imperial units (m, km, feet, yards, miles, ha, acres)
• GPS accuracy settings (if GPS available)
• Current location search
• Delete selected/last/all points
• Zoom to Fit-in and center points on a screen - quick points search
• Add points by touch
• Add the current location as a point
• Option to center the  point added
• Option to show/hide lines
• Preferences: location accuracy, tracking time interval, delete points confirmation, sound option for tracking
• Separate units settings for distance, area, and perimeter.

# Premium Features (Require Subscription):

• Area calculation
• Angle between lines
• Bearings to and from the point
• Forward and backward navigation  through points by touch on the Info Panel
• GPS coordinates of a point
• Manage previously saved projects: open, save, share KML files
• KML files created by Planimeter can be imported to  GEarth and GMaps to view on a desktop
• Send data by email: picture, coordinates as a text message, KML file
• Save KML or TXT in local storage
• Map/Satellite View
• Zoom and Edit points
• Text (address) search
• Find the location by entering the Latitude and Longitude coordinates
• Add points by entering geo-coordinates: Lat and Lng
• Target Mode for accurate pin placement
• Show current coordinates in Target Mode
• Draw (Stylus) Mode
• Notes Mode
• Full-screen option
• GPS TRACKING
• Manual pin placement in GPS Tracking
 

# The app  has been successfully used in different areas:

• outdoor activities: sports, golf (distance between two points or holes), bike tours, trail planning, travelling, quick path measure
• garden and yard: landscape planning, grass cutting, lawn care and mowing, fencing, grass seeding.
• agriculture, poultry, and farming: harvesting, fertilizing, crops (corn, wheat, maize, beet, etc.), planning and estimation, field area measure, paddocks and area fencing for cows, horses, chickens, rabbits, etc.
• solar energy: area estimation for solar panels, flat roof area estimation
• construction: land survey, road sealing, parking lot repairing
• Forestry: objects and tree mapping, damage area estimation, measuring land area
• other: pond size is measured;  pole lines planning; movement tracking; get exact GPS coordinates of way-points; fence calculation; geocaching.


# Learn more

If you have any questions about Planimeter and its functionality, please find the How To Use Quick Guide on this page:
 
https://www.vistechprojects.com/vistech-projects-downloads
 

Video Demo:
http://youtu.be/unjYbPCIYM0
http://youtu.be/QQMilHVD5e8
 
 
# Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life.
 
If you like the app and find it useful, please support us with your feedback and comments.
Feel free to contact support@vistechprojects.com with any questions, comments, or bug reports.

## Key features

- Measure distance, area, and perimeter
- Manual and GPS tracking measurement
- Save and share measurements in KML
- Metric and Imperial units
- GPS accuracy settings
- Current location search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $99.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Planimeter GPS Area Measure?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Convenient way to measure areas
- 🚀 Great for planning land projects
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🐛 Location detection issues
- 🐛 Outdated satellite imagery
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 👎 Difficult to use, cryptic interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location tracking
- Saved files losing data/points
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter coordinates
- Improve zoom and pin placement accuracy
- Implement ability to delete/move pins
- Integrate with cloud storage for file sharing
- Add support for circular measurements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-gps-area-measure/id896375350/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2026-02-16, version 2.1.17*

Every feature requires upgrade to pay version

### 1/5 — Платная подписка :(

*2025-11-07, version 2.1.17*

В AppStore приложение бесплатное, но чтобы измерить площадь, нужно оформлять платную подписку

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-05-13*

I’ve been using this app for years , it’s accurate, no complaints

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-01-01, version 2.1.15*

Easy to use and accurate!

### 1/5 — Dejo de funcionar

*2024-11-21, version 2.1.15*

No me da la ubicación

### 3/5 — Não está atualizando

*2024-11-04*

Nao está atualizando as imagens dos mapas imagem do Google do ano passado imagem do app 3 anos atrás

### 1/5 — Location

*2024-10-07, version 2.1.15*

Will not use my location

### 1/5 — Planimeter

*2024-09-30*

I save files in the app after measuring acres or plotting points, and when I access the saved file to send to myself, all the points are gone.  The file will not let me save to One Drive.  The app fails to find my location.  I’ve had to uninstall the app, get it from the App Sore again and reinstall, and it still fails to work properly.  AGRIplot could be a pain in the rear sometimes, but I never had this much trouble with it.

### 4/5 — Non funziona più

*2024-09-07, version 2.1.15*

Perché non funziona più?

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2024-07-05*

Easy and intuitive to use.  Creates nice CSV files to drop into other online tools and align with municipal maps.  A big help managing a land project.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support!

## Frequently asked questions about Planimeter GPS Area Measure

### What does Planimeter GPS Area Measure do?

This app allows you to measure distances, areas, and perimeters on a map. You can do this manually by placing points or by using GPS tracking. It also provides geo-coordinates and bearings of your location and allows you to save and share this data.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include accurate distance measurements, support for both metric and imperial units, GPS accuracy settings, current location search, and the ability to add, delete, and manage points on the map. Premium features offer advanced calculations like angles between lines and KML file management.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. Basic measurement functionalities are available for free. However, advanced features such as area calculation, angle measurements, and comprehensive KML file management require a subscription to unlock.

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is useful for a wide range of users, including hikers, farmers, landscapers, construction professionals, real estate agents, and anyone involved in outdoor activities or land management who needs to accurately measure distances and areas.

### Can I use my measurements with other mapping software?

Yes, the app allows you to save and share your measurements in KML format. These KML files can be imported into other popular mapping applications like Google Earth and Google Maps, enabling you to view your data on a desktop.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.17 — 2025-08-16

bug fixing and moving to a freemium model

### 2.1.16 — 2025-06-10

bug fixing and moving to a freemium model

### 2.1.15 — 2024-08-27

bug fixes and improvements

### 2.1.14 — 2024-02-13

- settings to hide notes in the Note mode for better pins placement
- improvements in PDF report
- stability improvements

### 2.1.13 — 2024-02-02

- settings to hide notes in the Note mode for better pins placement
- improvements in PDF report
- stability improvements

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