# DistanceSurvey vs Map Chart Mosaic

The clearest difference is rating: Map Chart Mosaic at 2.6 against DistanceSurvey's 1.0. Map Chart Mosaic also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). DistanceSurvey's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DistanceSurvey costs $0.99 and Map Chart Mosaic $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Map Chart Mosaic holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Chart Mosaic has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

DistanceSurvey ships an update every 20 months, Map Chart Mosaic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistanceSurvey | Map Chart Mosaic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancesurvey/id1142299005/reviews) | **[2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [domesticusdevelop](https://appshunter.io/developer/373834594) | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) |

## What reviewers say

### DistanceSurvey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancesurvey/id1142299005)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Measure distances to objects using your phone's GPS, compass, and manual stepping. Ideal for situations where traditional measurement tools are impractical. Also displays your current coordinates and address.

**Highlights:** Distance measurement using GPS, Distance measurement using compass, Manual baseline stepping for short distances, Triangulation for accurate measurements, Display GPS coordinates and address

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map Chart Mosaic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-chart-mosaic/id1444818142)

Access detailed topographic, satellite, and weather forecast maps offline on your iPhone and smartwatch. Plan routes, record GPS tracks, and share your journey data. View maps without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Offline topographic and satellite maps, GRIB weather forecast maps, Cycle and hiking trail maps, Smartwatch map support (Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit), Add map markers and travel routes, Record GPS tracks and share as GPX, GPS travel information (speed, ETA)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistanceSurvey free?

DistanceSurvey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Map Chart Mosaic free?

Map Chart Mosaic costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DistanceSurvey or Map Chart Mosaic?

Map Chart Mosaic is rated higher. DistanceSurvey averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Map Chart Mosaic averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do DistanceSurvey or Map Chart Mosaic have ads?

Neither DistanceSurvey nor Map Chart Mosaic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistanceSurvey or Map Chart Mosaic?

DistanceSurvey ships an update every 20 months, and Map Chart Mosaic every 5 weeks. Most recently, DistanceSurvey was updated on October 20, 2026 and Map Chart Mosaic on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*