Comparison

FieldCalc vs MapScale

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

Head to head
About

FieldCalc

This application uses GPS to accurately measure land areas and distances. It offers tools for calculating acreage, drawing boundaries on maps, and measuring perimeters. Users can also subtract areas and track their speed while measuring.

Highlights
  • GPS Field Area Measure
  • Distance Tool
  • Acreage Calculator
  • Map Drawing
  • Perimeter Measurement
  • Area Subtraction
Features
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Need to measure your land, field, or yard? FieldCalc - GPS Area Measure gives you a simple and powerful way to calculate area and distance right from your phone using GPS. Whether you are a farmer planning crop fields, a surveyor mapping property, or a homeowner measuring your yard, Measure Distance & Plot Acres makes land measurement straightforward for anyone who needs quick and dependable results on the go. Ultimate Features for Reliable Measurements in FieldCalc! 1) Real-Time GPS Area Measurement - Need to measure a large field or plot area instantly? With FieldCalc's advanced GPS area measurement feature, simply walk your property boundaries or manually tap points on the map. - Our algorithm calculates precise area measurements in real-time, supporting multiple units (acres, square feet, hectares & more). - Whether you're surveying residential property, agricultural land or commercial plots, get instant results with pinpoint accuracy using GPS. - Measuring irregular properties? FieldCalc's cut-hole(Area Subtraction) feature allows you to deduct areas from your main measurement - perfect for properties with ponds, buildings, or excluded zones. 2) Accurate Distance Measurement - Measure distances between any two points with GPS precision. Whether you're calculating property boundaries, fence lines, or land dimensions, FieldCalc's distance measurement tool provides reliable results. - Choose between walk mode for active field surveying or manual point-tapping for detailed mapping work. Perfect for contractors, real estate agents, and property surveyors. 3) Circular Area Measurement - Measure circular plots, pond areas, and round properties with our specialized circular measurement feature. - Set your desired radius, walk around the perimeter, or manually tap points to calculate circular areas accurately. - Ideal for measuring circular agricultural fields, water tanks, swimming pools, and round property sections. 4) Marker & Coordinate Find exact latitude and longitude coordinates for any location on your map. • Identify exact GPS coordinates instantly • Edit coordinates manually for precise adjustments • Display markers on interactive maps These coordinates are perfect for property records, land documentation, and surveying reference points. 5) Save Complete Measurement Data Every measurement tells a story. FieldCalc lets you save measurement records including: • Full measurement data • Custom icons and group categorization • Attached photos and documentation • Organize your measurements efficiently with custom groups. Why Surveyors Choose FieldCalc: - Professional-Grade Accuracy: GPS precision meets surveying standards - Multiple Measurement Modes: Walk, manual tap - Comprehensive Data Management: Save, organize, and retrieve measurements - Photo Documentation: Attach images to your measurements Perfect for: • Professional Surveyors & Land Measurers • Real Estate Agents & Property Managers • Farmers & Agricultural Professionals • Construction & Contractors • Property Buyers & Sellers • Land Developers • GPS Mapping Enthusiasts Are you looking for an app that combines surveying precision with user-friendly design? FieldCalc delivers professional surveying tools in an intuitive mobile & web interface. Measure properties with confidence, save detailed records with photos, and manage multiple projects effortlessly with our color-coded group system. Download FieldCalc today and transform property measurement from complicated guesswork into simple, accurate surveying. Get professional results every time. Disclaimer: - This app offers paid features that require an additional purchase for full access. To enjoy all the content and functionality, a subscription is required. - Street View displays previously captured imagery and is not a live or real-time camera feed. Images may not reflect current conditions. Privacy Policy: https://fieldcalc.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://fieldcalc.app/terms

About

MapScale

Visualize and compare the size of different locations on a map. Overlay custom shapes to understand scale, or place two areas side-by-side at the same scale. Export your comparisons to share or save.

Highlights
  • Compare two map locations at the same scale
  • Overlay custom shapes to show area over map
  • Customizable layout for export
  • Search and coordinate input
  • Favorites and landmark collection
  • Share comparisons via social media or photo library
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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With MapScale you get and share perspective using the map. - Compare two map locations at same scale - Overlay custom size to show area over map - Customizable layout for export - Powerful use of map with search, coordinate input, favorites - Best aerial data provider with Apple Maps - Collection of landmarks and examples of landuse, nature, etc - iPad version is fully compatible with Mac The map is great at telling stories, such as how big or small things are. This often depends on what we relate them to. We often hear of features being a certain size or about the scale of natural events without getting a real sense of how large or small it is. With MapScale you can show scale using an overlay of a defined size and shape or put two locations side by side at the same scale. The purpose is simply to put size into perspective. Communicate by exporting and sharing to social media or save to your photo library. Projects saved to iCloud and shared between your devices. Enjoy!

Screenshots

FieldCalc4 screens
MapScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FieldCalc at 68% against MapScale's 0%. FieldCalc also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). MapScale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

FieldCalc is free to download; MapScale costs $1.99 up front. FieldCalc sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MapScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldCalc ships an update every 3 weeks, MapScale every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FieldCalc versus MapScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldCalcMapScale
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPravin GondaliyaJacob Levallius

Customer experience

FieldCalc

All ratings10,263 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative29.0%

MapScale

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FieldCalc

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during measurement process
  • Inaccurate GPS tracking and location detection
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unreliable data saving and syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more measurement units (e.g., guntha)
  • Improve address search and location input options
  • Provide offline functionality for measurements
  • Enhance mapping and satellite imagery quality
  • Introduce customization options (e.g., units, themes)

MapScale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

FieldCalc

Subscriptions13
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Week7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Week$5.997 Days
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  • One Week Pro$6.497 Days
  • Field Area & Distance Measure$7.991 Month
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Area, Distance Measure Pro 1M$12.991 Month
  • Area, Distance Measure Pro 1M$14.991 Month
  • Field Area & Distance Measure$14.991 Month
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Month2 variants$19.991 Month
  • GPS Area, Distance Measure Map$29.991 Year
  • GPS Area, Distance Measure Map$49.991 Year
  • GPS Field Area - 1 Year$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove All Ads$8.99
  • GPS Field Area - Lifetime$79.99
  • GPS Field Area - Lifetime$99.99
Show 1 more
  • GPS Field Area - Lifetime Pro$99.99
None

MapScale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FieldCalc free?
FieldCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapScale free?
MapScale costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FieldCalc or MapScale have ads?
FieldCalc shows ads; MapScale does not.
Which is updated more often, FieldCalc or MapScale?
FieldCalc ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapScale every 6 months. Most recently, FieldCalc was updated on October 24, 2026 and MapScale on October 23, 2026.

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