Map Area Calculator vs PCT Sampling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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/
PCT Sampling
This mobile tool simplifies soil sampling fieldwork by allowing users to create, edit, and delete soil plans. It offers robust offline capabilities, enabling work in remote locations and seamless synchronization of changes once back online.
- View, create, edit, and delete soil plans
- Offline work with local content download
- Manage changes and sync with server
- Seamlessly sync offline changes
- Navigate to specific points with precision
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Simplify soil sampling with our mobile app designed for fieldwork! Tailored to complement our desktop application, this tool enables users to: - View, create, edit, and delete soil plans. - Work offline by downloading local content. Access and modify soil plans even without an internet connection. - Use the Local Content page to manage changes and sync with the server. - Seamlessly sync all offline changes—such as new plans, edits, or deletions (once back online). Perfect for users who need to work in the field, the app allows you to make updates on-site and securely synchronize them with the server when you're back in the office. Streamline your soil sampling process with robust offline support and effortless data management! Key Features: Navigate to specific points with precision Offline Capabilities: PCT Sampling App is fully functional offline, so you can continue your work without interruption, even in remote locations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PCT Sampling at 5.0 against Map Area Calculator's 4.5. PCT Sampling also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Map Area Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 2) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Map Area Calculator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PCT Sampling asks for nothing beyond the download.
PCT Sampling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Map Area Calculator ships an update every 5 weeks, PCT Sampling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Area Calculator | PCT Sampling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | PCT Agcloud |
Customer experience
Map Area Calculator
PCT Sampling
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
PCT Sampling
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Map Area Calculator
- 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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- Marea Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Marea Premium Lifetime$39.99
- Marea Premium$59.99
PCT Sampling
No in-app purchases
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