# FieldCalc vs MapScale

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FieldCalc | MapScale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldcalc-gps-area-measure/id1238984272/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 71 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pravin Gondaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210259494) | [Jacob Levallius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435706943) |

## What reviewers say

### FieldCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldcalc-gps-area-measure/id1238984272)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Week Pro | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Field Area & Distance Measure | $7.99 | per month |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Area, Distance Measure Pro 1M | $12.99 | per month |
| Area, Distance Measure Pro 1M | $14.99 | per month |
| Field Area & Distance Measure | $14.99 | per month |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| GPS Area, Distance Measure Map | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Area, Distance Measure Map | $49.99 | per year |
| GPS Field Area - 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| GPS Field Area - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| GPS Field Area - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| GPS Field Area - Lifetime Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for various applications (fencing, land surveying, etc.)
- 👍 Straightforward interface
- 👍 Helpful for estimating land/field sizes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy, with large measurement errors reported
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/searching specific addresses
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive controls and navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapscale/id6467200849)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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