Comparison

GPS Fields Area Measure Map vs MSU Irrigation

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

MSU Irrigation

Plan and log irrigation field by field with data-driven recommendations. Get daily insights based on weather, ET, and crop/soil conditions. Collaborate with your team to ensure everyone is aligned on irrigation schedules.

Highlights
  • Field-by-field irrigation management
  • Daily recommendations based on weather and ET
  • Crop and soil data integration
  • Irrigation schedule tracking
  • Team collaboration features
Features
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Manage irrigation with data, not guesswork. MSU Irrigation helps you plan and log irrigation field by field. Get daily recommendations based on weather, ET, and your crop and soil. Add fields, track schedules, and invite your team so everyone stays on the same page.

Screenshots

GPS Fields Area Measure Map4 screens
MSU Irrigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSU Irrigation at none against GPS Fields Area Measure Map's 11. MSU Irrigation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). GPS Fields Area Measure Map's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3). On price, update cadence 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. GPS Fields Area Measure Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MSU Irrigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSU Irrigation 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Fields Area Measure Map ships an update fortnightly, MSU Irrigation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GPS Fields Area Measure Map versus MSU Irrigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Fields Area Measure MapMSU Irrigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRento UABMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Customer experience

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

All ratings12,743 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.5%

MSU Irrigation

All ratings2 ratings
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

MSU Irrigation

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
None

MSU Irrigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Fields Area Measure Map free?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MSU Irrigation free?
MSU Irrigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Fields Area Measure Map or MSU Irrigation?
MSU Irrigation is rated higher. GPS Fields Area Measure Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while MSU Irrigation averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do GPS Fields Area Measure Map or MSU Irrigation have ads?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map shows ads; MSU Irrigation does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Fields Area Measure Map or MSU Irrigation?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map ships an update fortnightly, and MSU Irrigation every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Fields Area Measure Map was updated on September 24, 2026 and MSU Irrigation on June 22, 2026.

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