Comparison

Free Map Tools vs SOS Radar

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

SOS Radar

Features
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SOSRadar is a nearby search-assistance tool that helps people in distress and nearby searchers see each other more clearly. When SOS mode is active, the app broadcasts a nearby distress signal and shows discovered searchers on a radar. In Search mode, it scans for nearby SOS signals and uses distance and direction to help indicate where they may be. When a responder has shared a usable location, the target can also be opened in Apple Maps. Key features: - Nearby SOS broadcasting and device discovery - Search radar using distance, device heading, and available location data - Lists of nearby SOS signals and searchers - Nearby sharing of SOS location and status - Local warning sound requests for connected SOS devices - Keep-awake SOS screen for ongoing status visibility SOSRadar uses Bluetooth, local-network connectivity, and location services to improve nearby discovery and directional guidance. Distance, direction, and location may be affected by surroundings, device conditions, signal obstruction, and location accuracy. Important: SOSRadar is NOT a replacement for emergency services and does not automatically contact police, medical providers, or rescue organizations. In an emergency, call your local emergency number first and contact professional responders whenever possible.

Screenshots

Free Map Tools1 screens
SOS Radar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SOS Radar at none against Free Map Tools's shown. SOS Radar also leads on iOS requirement (13.3 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Free Map Tools versus SOS Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFree Map ToolsSOS Radar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGV Software Solutions Limitedjianwei du

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
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  • 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

SOS Radar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Free Map Tools

No in-app purchases

None

SOS Radar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Free Map Tools free?
Free Map Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOS Radar free?
SOS Radar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Free Map Tools or SOS Radar have ads?
Free Map Tools shows ads; SOS Radar does not.

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