# Measure Map vs Map Measurement Tool

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Measure Map at 79% against Map Measurement Tool's 33%. Measure Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Map Measurement Tool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 6, 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 33% of Map Measurement Tool's.

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Map Measurement Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measure Map | Map Measurement Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) | [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485) |

## 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


### Map Measurement Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496)

Measure distances and areas of various land plots, routes, or fields using map data. Pinpoint locations, adjust them, and view results in multiple units. Export your measurements for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Measure distance and area, Pin drop and move functionality, Multiple unit conversions, Save and load measurements, Circle measurement mode, KML file export, Current location access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Measurement Tool Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Is Map Measurement Tool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Measure Map or Map Measurement Tool?

Measure Map is rated higher. Measure Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Map Measurement Tool averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Measure Map or Map Measurement Tool have ads?

Both Measure Map and Map Measurement Tool show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Measure Map or Map Measurement Tool?

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Map Measurement Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Measure Map was updated on September 25, 2026 and Map Measurement Tool on August 22, 2026.

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