# Doubling Back vs MapDraw

The clearest difference is rating: MapDraw at 4.5 against Doubling Back's 3.7. MapDraw also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). Doubling Back's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MapDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Doubling Back ships an update every 13 months, MapDraw every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doubling Back | MapDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-back/id1217167960/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapdraw-draw-distance/id6753205580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Terry NIGHTINGALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217167959) | [Erik Terwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/473029344) |

## What reviewers say

### Doubling Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doubling-back/id1217167960)

This utility app allows you to precisely measure walking or running distances. You can start and stop tracking at any point, and it calculates the total distance covered only during the measured segments.

**Highlights:** Measure walking/running distance, Start and stop measurement, Calculate distance for selected portions, iPhone and iPad compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapdraw-draw-distance/id6753205580)

Measure distances by drawing lines on a map. Ideal for planning routes or any situation requiring precise measurements.

**Highlights:** Draw lines on map, Measure distances, Route planning, No tracking, No third-party libraries

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doubling Back free?

Doubling Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapDraw free?

MapDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doubling Back or MapDraw?

MapDraw is rated higher. Doubling Back averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MapDraw averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Doubling Back or MapDraw have ads?

Neither Doubling Back nor MapDraw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doubling Back or MapDraw?

Doubling Back ships an update every 13 months, and MapDraw every 5 days. Most recently, Doubling Back was updated on September 18, 2026 and MapDraw on September 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.*