Free Map Tools vs MapRadius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Free Map Tools
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.
- 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
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Free Map Tools is a collection of tools based on maps. These tools allow you to perform various functions for a wide range of applications. You can measure distances and areas. You can also send or share the map as an image to indicate the area, route or radius you have plotted. The Radius Around Point tool lets you plot a distance radius on a map. You specify the centre point, the radius and other features such as colour. You can then visualise the radius to see the area covered. The Measure Distance tool lets you plot a route on a map and find out the distance covered in various units. It also uses your GPS sensor to plot the route automatically. The Area Calculator Tool lets you draw an area on the map and find the measurement of the area enclosed. The Find How Far I Can Travel tool will show how far you can drive or walk within a set time. For example, how far can I get if I drive for 60 minutes from my current location. How Far is it Between allows you to find the road and crow-flies distance between 2 addresses. It also shows both routes on the map. The Map Tunnelling Tool allows you to find out where on the globe your antipodal point is. You can also find the antipode of any custom location. Country Specific Tools ———————————————- For the following countries: ∙USA ∙UK You can use the following tools: ∙The zip/postcodes found inside a radius ∙The distance between two zip/postcodes
MapRadius
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MapRadius — Stay in Control, Wherever You Move MapRadius gives you a clear, simple, and privacy-friendly way to understand your surroundings. Create multiple radii, track your movement in real time, and get instant alerts when entering or leaving important zones. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, drone pilots, boaters, RC enthusiasts, or anyone who needs precise geofence awareness. Stay Oriented at a Glance Choose any starting point and instantly visualize a customizable radius. See your distance, direction, speed, elevation, and ETA in real time. Switch between standard, satellite, or hybrid maps for the perfect overview. Build the Zones That Fit Your Life Create as many radii as you need, from your location, an address, or a tap on the map. Name and color-code them to stay organized, and adjust them anytime. Smart Alerts That Work for You Get instant notifications when you enter or leave a zone. Set individual speed limits per radius, notifications adapt to your preferred units. Everything is processed directly on your device for fast and private alerts. NEW: Partner Alerts Stay connected with the people who matter. Two devices can link together and notify each other when one partner enters or exits selected radii. Easy device-to-device pairing Choose which zones trigger notifications Optional alert confirmations Privacy First Your exact location never leaves your device. Only a simple “entered” / “left” signal is shared — never your position. Private by Design Your locations, movements, and radii stay on your device only. No tracking, no sharing of coordinates, and full control over permissions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MapRadius at none against Free Map Tools's shown. Free Map Tools's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Free Map Tools ships an update fortnightly, MapRadius weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Free Map Tools | MapRadius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GV Software Solutions Limited | Kunftia GmbH |
In-app purchases
Free Map Tools
No in-app purchases
MapRadius
No in-app purchases
Questions
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