Comparison

Mapbox Studio Preview vs Measure Map

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

Head to head
About

Mapbox Studio Preview

This app allows you to preview custom maps designed on your desktop using Mapbox Studio directly on your iPhone or iPad. Explore default map styles or view your own personalized creations on the go.

Highlights
  • Preview custom maps on mobile
  • Supports Mapbox Studio designs
  • View default map styles
  • Log in to view personal styles
  • Prototyping tool for map data
Features
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Mapbox Studio Preview lets you preview your Mapbox maps on your iPhone and iPad. Design beautiful custom maps using Mapbox Studio on your desktop (studio.mapbox.com), then take your maps with you with Studio Preview. Prototype maps and data visualizations in Studio on the web and get a live preview on mobile. Try out the Mapbox default map styles like Standard, Streets, Outdoors, and Satellite, or log in to your Mapbox account and view all of your custom Mapbox Studio styles on your device. === About Mapbox Mapbox creates building blocks for mobile developers to add beautiful maps and location services to their mobile applications. Companies like Pinterest, Lonely Planet, Snap, The Weather Channel, Under Armour, Human, GitHub, CNN and National Geographic use our tools to create beautiful maps.

About

Measure Map

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

Highlights
  • Distance calculation between points
  • Area measurement
  • Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.)
  • Save and view measurement sessions
  • Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files
  • Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates
  • Quick map type changes
Features
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Measure Map is an application that supports a distance calculator to find out the distance between two or more points anywhere on the earth. In other words, the distance between A and B. Click once on the map to place the first marker, and then click again to position the second marker. The distance between the points will then be displayed. You can also build up a series of locations to find the total distance. A minimum of two markers are required to measure distance and a minimum of three markers to measure area. - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, feet, miles, and yards. - Area will be output in meters², kilometers², feet², nmi², yards² and acres. - Save and view measurement sessions - Import list coordinates to draw measurements on the map. - Import and export KML, KMZ, and CSV files. - Edit coordinates of measurement and Share them with other devices. + Support to quick change map type: normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid + Support UTM, MGRS, and VN-2000 coordinates. + Support coordinates at your position - The application uses some icons and designs on the website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com # logo reference from alpha.wallhaven.cc/wallpaper/379827 - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # github.com/Orderella/PopupDialog # material.io/tools/icons/ --- Thank you for using my app!

Screenshots

Mapbox Studio Preview4 screens
Measure Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against Mapbox Studio Preview's 3.6. Measure Map also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 32) and review sentiment (79% vs 54%). Mapbox Studio Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Mapbox Studio Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Mapbox Studio Preview's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapbox Studio Preview ships an update weekly, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mapbox Studio Preview versus Measure Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapbox Studio PreviewMeasure Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (32 ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325.3K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMapbox, Inc.Xuan Luong Do

Customer experience

Mapbox Studio Preview

All ratings32 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative42.3%

Measure Map

All ratings5,296 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Mapbox Studio Preview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Measure Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Accidental touching of screen causes issues
  • App switches to area mode unexpectedly
  • Unable to close polygon for area measurement
  • Screen rotation issue on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to change/edit pin names
  • Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
  • Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
  • Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability

In-app purchases

None

Mapbox Studio Preview

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Measure Map

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Advertising$5.99
  • Export File$5.99
  • Pro Version$7.99

Questions

Is Mapbox Studio Preview free?
Mapbox Studio Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Measure Map free?
Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mapbox Studio Preview or Measure Map?
Measure Map is rated higher. Mapbox Studio Preview averages 3.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Mapbox Studio Preview or Measure Map have ads?
Measure Map shows ads; Mapbox Studio Preview does not.
Which is updated more often, Mapbox Studio Preview or Measure Map?
Mapbox Studio Preview ships an update weekly, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mapbox Studio Preview was updated on October 5, 2026 and Measure Map on October 9, 2026.

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