# Measure Map vs SurveyingMaster

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against SurveyingMaster's 3.5. Measure Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). SurveyingMaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and SurveyingMaster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Measure Map's written reviews are positive against 50% of SurveyingMaster's.

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, SurveyingMaster every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measure Map | SurveyingMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyingmaster/id1265398724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) | [颖达 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1058507663) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SurveyingMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surveyingmaster/id1265398724)

This utility app provides a convenient surveying calculator for professionals and students. It offers features for traversing, leveling, coordinate calculation, and intersection, with powerful misclosure balancing for various route types. Users can customize coordinate systems and units.

**Highlights:** Traversing calculation, Leveling calculation, Coordinate calculation, Intersection calculation, Misclosure balancing, Coordinate system customization, Unit switching

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reward | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Functions Forever | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measure Map free?

Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SurveyingMaster free?

SurveyingMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Measure Map or SurveyingMaster?

Measure Map is rated higher. Measure Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while SurveyingMaster averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Measure Map or SurveyingMaster have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; SurveyingMaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Measure Map or SurveyingMaster?

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and SurveyingMaster every 7 months. Most recently, Measure Map was updated on October 19, 2026 and SurveyingMaster on October 1, 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.*