# Map Area Calculator vs DistanceCalculator

The clearest difference is ads: Map Area Calculator at none against DistanceCalculator's shown. Map Area Calculator also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 205) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Area Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DistanceCalculator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Map Area Calculator against 4.6 for DistanceCalculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 205, 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 73% of DistanceCalculator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Area Calculator | DistanceCalculator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221/reviews) | **[4.6 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancecalculator-map-tool/id1255794069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 205 |
| Positive reviews | **76.4% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Area Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Area Calculator Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Map Area Calculator Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Marea Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Map Area Calculator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Marea Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Map Area Calculator Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Marea Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Marea Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick measurements
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to use
- 🛠️ Helpful for various industries (farming, construction, etc.)
- 🗺️ Accurate mapping and area calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements for smaller areas
- 🔒 Subscription/payment issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX, difficult to navigate
- 🗺️ Outdated map data
- 💻 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### DistanceCalculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancecalculator-map-tool/id1255794069)

Measure distances and areas directly on a map with high accuracy, accounting for Earth's curvature. Features include hands-free tracking, path editing, and coordinate list management. Share your measurements or export them to GPX files.

**Highlights:** Accurate distance measurement, Hands-free tracking mode, Direct path editing, Coordinate list editor, Export to GPX, Share measurements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Area Calculator free?

Map Area Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DistanceCalculator free?

DistanceCalculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Area Calculator or DistanceCalculator?

DistanceCalculator is rated higher. Map Area Calculator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while DistanceCalculator averages 4.6 from 205 ratings.

### Do Map Area Calculator or DistanceCalculator have ads?

DistanceCalculator shows ads; Map Area Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Area Calculator or DistanceCalculator?

Map Area Calculator ships an update monthly, and DistanceCalculator monthly. Most recently, Map Area Calculator was updated on October 29, 2026 and DistanceCalculator on October 29, 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.*