# Map Area Calculator vs MapDraw

The clearest difference is price: Map Area Calculator at Free against MapDraw's $3.99. Map Area Calculator also leads on chart position (#154 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 594). MapDraw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Map Area Calculator is free to download; MapDraw costs $3.99 up front. Map Area Calculator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MapDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Map Area Calculator against 4.5 for MapDraw. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 594, 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 65% of MapDraw's.

Map Area Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, MapDraw every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Area Calculator | MapDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221/reviews) | [4.5 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapdraw-draw-on-maps/id1449295591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 594 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Corvin Hartmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436432188) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| 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 |
| Marea Premium Yearly | $39.99 | 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


### MapDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapdraw-draw-on-maps/id1449295591)

Create custom maps by drawing directly on them. Mark locations, add annotations, and plan routes digitally. Ideal for educational purposes, trip planning, and sharing local insights.

**Highlights:** Draw directly on maps, Add custom annotations and symbols, Plan trips and connect destinations, Create custom maps for travel, Mark local insider tips, Digital education and homeschooling tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Detailed map drawing
- 💡 Ability to create custom maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🔨 Limited editing tools (no eraser)
- 💸 Expensive for the features provided

**Reported bugs**

- Lines turning black unexpectedly
- Drawing not keeping up with user input
- Inability to edit or delete specific lines

**Requested features**

- Add eraser tool
- Improve undo/redo functionality
- Allow saving and restoring of maps
- Improve color selection and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Area Calculator free?

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

### Is MapDraw free?

MapDraw costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Map Area Calculator and MapDraw are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.8K and 594 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Map Area Calculator nor MapDraw shows ads.

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

Map Area Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, and MapDraw every 2 weeks. Most recently, Map Area Calculator was updated on September 25, 2026 and MapDraw on September 21, 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.*