# Free Map Tools vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against Free Map Tools's 4.0. Measure Map also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 61) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). Free Map Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Free Map Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Free Map Tools's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Free Map Tools ships an update fortnightly, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Free Map Tools | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-map-tools/id1075853833/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GV Software Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546986561) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Free Map Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-map-tools/id1075853833)

This app offers a suite of map-based utilities for measuring distances, calculating areas, and visualizing radii. It can also determine travelable distances within a set time and find antipodal points on the globe. Useful for planning, analysis, and geographical exploration.

**Highlights:** Measure distance and area, Plot radius around a point, Calculate travelable distance/time, Find distance between two locations, Locate antipodal points, Find zip/postcodes within a radius

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area measurement, Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.), Save and view measurement sessions, Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files, Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates, Quick map type changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental touching of screen causes issues
- App switches to area mode unexpectedly
- Unable to close polygon for area measurement
- Screen rotation issue on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change/edit pin names
- Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
- Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
- Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Free Map Tools free?

Free Map Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Measure Map free?

Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Free Map Tools or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Free Map Tools averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Free Map Tools or Measure Map have ads?

Both Free Map Tools and Measure Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Free Map Tools or Measure Map?

Free Map Tools ships an update fortnightly, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Free Map Tools was updated on June 8, 2026 and Measure Map on September 22, 2026.

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