# Measure Map vs Measure Distance On Map

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Measure Map at 5.3K against Measure Distance On Map's 63. Measure Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Measure Distance On Map's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Measure Distance On Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Measure Map against 4.6 for Measure Distance On Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Measure Map's written reviews are positive against 85% of Measure Distance On Map's.

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Measure Distance On Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measure Map | Measure Distance On Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-distance-on-map/id1509601367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 48 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) | [AlexApps.Net Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/972261962) |

## 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


### Measure Distance On Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-distance-on-map/id1509601367)

Easily measure distances on a map using various methods. Save and load your recorded routes for future reference. This tool offers flexibility in how you track distances.

**Highlights:** Measure distance on map, Multiple measurement methods, Save routes, Load routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Is Measure Distance On Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Measure Map or Measure Distance On Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Measure Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Measure Distance On Map averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Measure Map or Measure Distance On Map have ads?

Both Measure Map and Measure Distance On Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Measure Map or Measure Distance On Map?

Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Measure Distance On Map every 3 months. Most recently, Measure Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and Measure Distance On Map on October 25, 2026.

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