Comparison

GPS Fields Area Measure Map vs RulerGPS

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

Head to head
About

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

Highlights
  • GPS walking/driving measurement
  • Manual point editing
  • Add notes, photos, and custom objects
  • Offline functionality
  • Project saving and grouping
  • Export to KML, KMZ, Shapefile
  • Custom map layers
Features
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GPS Fields Area Measure lets you accurately calculate distance, perimeter and area — even without internet. Mark any point with notes, photos or custom data. Ideal for field scouting, equipment tracking, land inspection or issue logging. Designed for: ------------- • Farmers & agronomists (field mapping, crop scouting, fertilizer & spray planning, issue logging) • Land surveyors & construction (fencing, irrigation layout) • Real estate & property teams (map parcels and store notes, photos & site info) Key Features: ------------- • One-tap GPS walking/driving measurement • Precise manual editing with point markers • Add notes, photos & custom objects • Fully offline — works anywhere • Save, group & edit projects • Export to KML, KMZ or Shapefile • Add custom map layers — drone imagery, raster maps or any WMS service • Elevation profiles & built-in compass What our users say: ------------------- “Best measuring app I’ve ever used. Replaced my expensive handheld GPS.” — John, USA “Perfect for remote areas with no signal.” — Maria, UK “Great for property inspections. All my notes, photos and boundaries are stored in one app — no more messy folders.” — Mark, Australia 4.6 stars from 11K+ reviews • Used in 150+ countries • Regular feature updates Download free. Unlock Premium for advanced tools and cloud storage. • Privacy policy: https://privacy.farmis.com/ • Terms of Use: https://privacy.farmis.com/

About

RulerGPS

Measure distances between two physical locations using your phone's GPS. Simply tap start at one point, walk to the second, and tap end to see the measured distance. It's useful for various outdoor activities and quick estimations.

Highlights
  • GPS distance measurement
  • Tap start and end points
  • Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
  • Optional decimal precision
  • Map view toggle
  • Last measurement saved
Features
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RulerGPS measures the distance between two physical spots using your phone's GPS. You tap Start at one location, walk to the other, and tap End. That's it. The distance shows up at the top of the screen along with the units you picked. A few things people use this for: Checking how far they hit a golf shot. Sizing up a yard, garden, or fence line. Marking practice fields for soccer, football, or pickup games. Estimating walking distance on a trail or around a campsite. Quick property checks before paying for an actual survey. You can set either point first. If you tap End and then go back and tap Start, it works the same way. The number updates as soon as both points are in place. Each point shows a GPS accuracy reading underneath. That tells you the margin your phone is currently giving you. A smaller number means a better fix. If accuracy looks rough, give it a few seconds and try again. Settings let you switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. There is also a toggle for decimals if you want extra precision on shorter distances. The map view can be hidden if you only want the number. If you reset by accident, it asks first. Your last measurement sticks around between launches, so closing the app does not wipe your work. This app is free with ads. If you prefer no ads, there is a one time purchase in the settings that turns them off for good.

Screenshots

GPS Fields Area Measure Map4 screens
RulerGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RulerGPS at 100% against GPS Fields Area Measure Map's 57%. RulerGPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GPS Fields Area Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 3). On in-app purchases, device support 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RulerGPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Fields Area Measure Map has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of GPS Fields Area Measure Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of RulerGPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Fields Area Measure Map ships an update fortnightly, RulerGPS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPS Fields Area Measure Map versus RulerGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Fields Area Measure MapRulerGPS
PriceFree — better—
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRento UABWilliam Kirkpatrick

Customer experience

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

All ratings12,938 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative36.9%

RulerGPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS accuracy
  • Saved data disappearing after updates
  • Login and registration issues
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to share or collaborate on measurements
  • Improved data export options (e.g., PDF)
  • More customization options for units and display
  • Better tutorial or in-app guidance

RulerGPS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Subscriptions11
  • Premium 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Premium 1m.$5.991 Month
  • Premium 1m.$9.991 Month
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  • Premium 1m.$14.991 Month
  • 1 month premium subscription$14.991 Month
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 12 months premium subscription$34.991 Year
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 6 months premium subscription$58.996 Months
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 12 months premium subscription$70.991 Year
1 purchases

RulerGPS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is GPS Fields Area Measure Map free?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RulerGPS free?
Pricing for RulerGPS is not currently listed on the App Store.
Which has better reviews, GPS Fields Area Measure Map or RulerGPS?
RulerGPS is rated higher. GPS Fields Area Measure Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while RulerGPS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GPS Fields Area Measure Map or RulerGPS have ads?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map shows ads; RulerGPS does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Fields Area Measure Map or RulerGPS?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map ships an update fortnightly, and RulerGPS every 5 months. Most recently, GPS Fields Area Measure Map was updated on October 22, 2026 and RulerGPS on October 8, 2026.

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