Comparison

Free Map Tools vs Distance Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Distance Map

Features
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Distance Map measures distances and land areas right on the map. Tap two points and the straight-line distance appears instantly — in miles or kilometers, on satellite view, with no account and no setup. Area works differently: calculating the size of a field, lot or plot needs at least three points, so more points (up to 300 per measurement) and every area result are part of Premium. Here is exactly what you get in each. FREE • Straight-line distance between 2 points • Miles, kilometers and meters — the app opens in your country's units and remembers your choice • Satellite and hybrid map views, so you can see the real edge you are tracing • Drop a point at your current location • Save your measurements, name them and reopen them any time • Search any address or place and drop a pin right there • Supported by ads PREMIUM • Up to 300 points per measurement — trace routes, fence lines and full property boundaries, with perimeter • LAND AREA calculation from 3 or more points • Area units: acres, hectares and dönüm (decare), alongside m² and km² • Measure by walking — points drop automatically as you walk the edge of a field • Auto-trace from satellite — tap inside a roof, pool or field and the outline is drawn for you • Export as KML, GPX or CSV for Google Earth, GPS devices or a spreadsheet • Share your measurement as an image • Nautical miles • No ads HOW IT WORKS 1. Search for an address or move the map where you need it 2. Tap the map to drop a pin, then a second one — the distance is shown right away 3. Switch to satellite view to follow a real boundary instead of a road map 4. With Premium, keep adding points to close a shape and read its area PERFECT FOR • Point-to-point checks: how far one place is from another, free and without signing up • Estimating a fence line, cable run or irrigation length • Checking the size of a plot, lot or field before you buy (area needs Premium) • Real estate: compare the listed acreage of a property with the map (Premium) • Quick acreage and hectare surveys of gardens, roofs, paddocks and farms (Premium) • Planning running, walking, cycling or sailing routes with several points (Premium) ABOUT PREMIUM Premium comes as a weekly or a yearly subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase — pay once with Lifetime and no subscription is required. Current prices are shown inside the app in your local currency. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them any time in your App Store account settings. GOOD TO KNOW Measurements are calculated from map coordinates and are meant for planning and estimating — not for legal, cadastral or land-registry purposes. An internet connection is required, since the maps are loaded online. Privacy Policy: https://www.gamersimulation.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Free Map Tools1 screens
Distance Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Free Map Tools at none against Distance Map's 3. Free Map Tools also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Distance Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Free Map Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Free Map Tools ships an update fortnightly, Distance Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Free Map Tools versus Distance Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFree Map ToolsDistance Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGV Software Solutions LimitedMustafa Kandemir

Bugs and requests

Free Map Tools

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Track My Route feature doesn't work
  • Elevation tool is missing/not functional
  • Radius map saving/emailing issue
  • Inaccurate travel time estimates
Show 4 more
  • Air miles feature not working
  • No postcode input option
  • App does not work on iPad
  • Map radius tool is inaccurate

Requested features

13 requests
  • Calculate distance of each leg
  • Add elevation tool
  • Improve contrast for route saving
  • List for saved routes
  • Improve 'how far can I travel' algorithm for UK roads
Show 8 more
  • Add German language option
  • In-app purchase to remove ads
  • Add sea level riser tool
  • Show highways on map
  • Track up vs top down map view
  • Chevron blue arrow for direction
  • ETA at truck driving speeds
  • Population tool

Distance Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Free Map Tools

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Distance Map

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Free Map Tools free?
Free Map Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Distance Map free?
Distance Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Free Map Tools or Distance Map have ads?
Both Free Map Tools and Distance Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, Free Map Tools or Distance Map?
Free Map Tools ships an update fortnightly, and Distance Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Free Map Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and Distance Map on October 25, 2026.

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