Comparison

Map Area Calculator vs Distances Pro

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

Head to head
About

Map Area Calculator

Easily estimate land and field areas using GPS coordinates. Calculate distances between points and get results in multiple units. Premium features include saving measurements, adding notes, attaching photos, and calculating prices.

Highlights
  • Estimate area from coordinates
  • Calculate distances between points
  • Multiple unit conversions (sq meters, acres, etc.)
  • Save areas with notes and pictures (premium)
  • Calculate price based on area (premium)
  • Share as map image or KML (premium)
  • Switch to Google Maps (In-App Purchase)
Features
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Marea turns any map into a precise area and distance calculator. Measure fields, plots, rooftops, lawns and lakes — anything you can see from above — in seconds. FOUR WAYS TO MEASURE - Tap to drop pins around a region and get its area instantly. - Draw a freeform shape with your finger and Marea traces the outline. - Walk the perimeter and GPS drops pins automatically as you go. - Auto-detect plots — tap to find buildings, fields and parks already on the map and turn one into a measurement in a single tap. RESULTS IN EVERY UNIT Area in square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square kilometers and square miles — plus the distance between every point. TRACTOR MODE Turn your phone into a field-coverage guide. Set your implement width and speed, then drive: Marea records each pass, draws your covered area live, and tracks total distance and worked acreage. Pause, resume and save passes. GRID OVERLAY Drop a measured grid over any plot to plan rows, sections or spacing — horizontal, vertical or both, with the spacing, direction and color up to you. PROJECT AN AREA Pin a saved plot to the centre of the screen at its real size, then pan and rotate around it to plan, compare or align on the ground. ORGANIZE & ESTIMATE - Save your areas and revisit them anytime - Drop labeled markers on the points that matter - Keep a to-do list for every area - Add notes and attach photos - Estimate prices by multiplying any rate by the measured area SHARE ANYWHERE Send a web link to any saved area — anyone can open it in a browser to see the polygon, its size and details. You can also export a KML file or share a map image or PDF. BUILT FOR THE FIELD AND THE JOB SITE Made for farmers, agronomists, roofers, pavers, landscapers, surveyors and real-estate pros: - Estimate roofing, asphalt, paving, turf and seeding quantities - Check property lines, lot sizes and parcels - Plan plots, gardens and farmland Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://mapareacalculator.com/privacypolicy/

About

Distances Pro

Measure distances and calculate areas directly on a map by sketching paths with your finger. Supports both metric and imperial units, with options to export your measurements.

Highlights
  • Sketch to measure length and area
  • Instant results while drawing
  • Metric and imperial units
  • Undo functionality
  • Standard and satellite map views
  • Export KML files
Features
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Sketch. Measure. Done! Turn your finger into a measuring tape. Sketch a path to get its length; close the loop to get area. Perfect for runs, trips, land plots, or pure curiosity. • Instant results while you draw • Distance & area with metric/imperial units • Tap to change units anytime • Undo when you need a do-over • Standard/Satellite map views • Export KML to save & share and use in Google Earth and other mapping apps

Screenshots

Map Area Calculator4 screens
Distances Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

Map Area Calculator and Distances Pro both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Map Area Calculator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Distances Pro's. Map Area Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Map Area Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Distances Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Map Area Calculator against 4.5 for Distances Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Map Area Calculator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Distances Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Area Calculator ships an update monthly, Distances Pro every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Map Area Calculator versus Distances Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Area CalculatorDistances Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.8K ratings) — better4.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.8K — better38
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdEmidio Cunha

Customer experience

Map Area Calculator

All ratings4,795 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative19.1%

Distances Pro

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Map Area Calculator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Difficulty dropping/moving pins accurately
  • Inability to save or export data
  • Inconsistent unit conversions
  • GPS/location not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add visualization tools (e.g., overlays, multiple plots)
  • Improve measurement precision and customization
  • Integrate with other apps/services
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Enhance GPS/location accuracy

Distances Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Map Area Calculator

Subscriptions6
  • Map Area Calculator Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Map Area Calculator Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Marea Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Map Area Calculator Pro$19.991 Month
  • Marea Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Map Area Calculator Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Marea Premium Lifetime$39.99
  • Marea Premium$59.99
1 purchases

Distances Pro

One-time1
  • Distances Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Map Area Calculator free?
Map Area Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Distances Pro free?
Distances Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Map Area Calculator or Distances Pro?
Map Area Calculator is rated higher. Map Area Calculator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Distances Pro averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.
Do Map Area Calculator or Distances Pro have ads?
Distances Pro shows ads; Map Area Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Area Calculator or Distances Pro?
Map Area Calculator ships an update monthly, and Distances Pro every 7 months. Most recently, Map Area Calculator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Distances Pro on November 2, 2026.

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