# Mapbox Studio Preview vs Measure Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mapbox Studio Preview | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapbox-studio-preview/id1208400007/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mapbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/824340886) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Mapbox Studio Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapbox-studio-preview/id1208400007)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*