Measure Map vs RulerGPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Measure Map
Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.
- 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
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Measure Map is an application that supports a distance calculator to find out the distance between two or more points anywhere on the earth. In other words, the distance between A and B. Click once on the map to place the first marker, and then click again to position the second marker. The distance between the points will then be displayed. You can also build up a series of locations to find the total distance. A minimum of two markers are required to measure distance and a minimum of three markers to measure area. - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, feet, miles, and yards. - Area will be output in meters², kilometers², feet², nmi², yards² and acres. - Save and view measurement sessions - Import list coordinates to draw measurements on the map. - Import and export KML, KMZ, and CSV files. - Edit coordinates of measurement and Share them with other devices. + Support to quick change map type: normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid + Support UTM, MGRS, and VN-2000 coordinates. + Support coordinates at your position - The application uses some icons and designs on the website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com # logo reference from alpha.wallhaven.cc/wallpaper/379827 - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # github.com/Orderella/PopupDialog # material.io/tools/icons/ --- Thank you for using my app!
RulerGPS
Measure distances between two physical locations using your phone's GPS. Simply tap start at one point, walk to the second, and tap end to see the measured distance. It's useful for various outdoor activities and quick estimations.
- GPS distance measurement
- Tap start and end points
- Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
- Optional decimal precision
- Map view toggle
- Last measurement saved
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RulerGPS measures the distance between two physical spots using your phone's GPS. You tap Start at one location, walk to the other, and tap End. That's it. The distance shows up at the top of the screen along with the units you picked. A few things people use this for: Checking how far they hit a golf shot. Sizing up a yard, garden, or fence line. Marking practice fields for soccer, football, or pickup games. Estimating walking distance on a trail or around a campsite. Quick property checks before paying for an actual survey. You can set either point first. If you tap End and then go back and tap Start, it works the same way. The number updates as soon as both points are in place. Each point shows a GPS accuracy reading underneath. That tells you the margin your phone is currently giving you. A smaller number means a better fix. If accuracy looks rough, give it a few seconds and try again. Settings let you switch between yards, feet, miles, meters, and kilometers. There is also a toggle for decimals if you want extra precision on shorter distances. The map view can be hidden if you only want the number. If you reset by accident, it asks first. Your last measurement sticks around between launches, so closing the app does not wipe your work. This app is free with ads. If you prefer no ads, there is a one time purchase in the settings that turns them off for good.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RulerGPS at none against Measure Map's shown. RulerGPS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 3). On in-app purchases and device support 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
RulerGPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of RulerGPS's.
Measure Map ships an update every 2 weeks, RulerGPS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Measure Map | RulerGPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | — |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.3K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xuan Luong Do | William Kirkpatrick |
Customer experience
Measure Map
RulerGPS
Bugs and requests
Measure Map
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
RulerGPS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Measure Map
- Pro Version$7.991 Year
- Remove Advertising$5.99
- Export File$5.99
- Pro Version$7.99
RulerGPS
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Measure Map free?
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