# Map Area Calculator vs GPS Coordinates & Map Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Map Area Calculator at 4.5 against GPS Coordinates & Map Tools's 2.7. Map Area Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 6). GPS Coordinates & Map Tools's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Area Calculator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GPS Coordinates & Map Tools sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map Area Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Map Area Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Coordinates & Map Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Map Area Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, GPS Coordinates & Map Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Area Calculator | GPS Coordinates & Map Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-area-calculator-marea/id1185905221/reviews)** | [2.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-and-map-tools/id1510947589/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### GPS Coordinates & Map Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-coordinates-and-map-tools/id1510947589)

Collect, track, and convert GPS coordinate data with support for various coordinate systems. Measure distances and areas on maps, and display KML files. Offers cloud database features for collaboration and offline work.

**Highlights:** Collect GPS coordinates, GPS tracking, View coordinate data on map, Convert coordinate systems, Measure distances and areas, Display KML files, Cloud database functions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Area Calculator free?

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

### Is GPS Coordinates & Map Tools free?

GPS Coordinates & Map Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Area Calculator or GPS Coordinates & Map Tools?

Map Area Calculator is rated higher. Map Area Calculator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while GPS Coordinates & Map Tools averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Map Area Calculator or GPS Coordinates & Map Tools have ads?

GPS Coordinates & Map Tools shows ads; Map Area Calculator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Area Calculator or GPS Coordinates & Map Tools?

Map Area Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, and GPS Coordinates & Map Tools every 2 months. Most recently, Map Area Calculator was updated on September 25, 2026 and GPS Coordinates & Map Tools on August 28, 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.*