Comparison

Measure Distance On Map vs RulerGPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Measure Distance On Map

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
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Measure the distance the way you want it. Save and load the routes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alexapps.net/privacy-policy/

About

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.

Highlights
  • GPS distance measurement
  • Tap start and end points
  • Supports yards, feet, miles, meters, kilometers
  • Optional decimal precision
  • Map view toggle
  • Last measurement saved
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Measure Distance On Map3 screens
RulerGPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RulerGPS at none against Measure Distance On Map's shown. RulerGPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Measure Distance On Map's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RulerGPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Distance On Map has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Measure Distance On Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of RulerGPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure Distance On Map ships an update every 3 months, RulerGPS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Measure Distance On Map versus RulerGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasure Distance On MapRulerGPS
PriceFree — better—
Rating4.6 (63 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexApps.Net CoWilliam Kirkpatrick

Customer experience

Measure Distance On Map

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.1%

RulerGPS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Measure Distance On Map

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$0.991 Month
1 purchases

RulerGPS

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Measure Distance On Map free?
Measure Distance On Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RulerGPS free?
Pricing for RulerGPS is not currently listed on the App Store.
Which has better reviews, Measure Distance On Map or RulerGPS?
RulerGPS is rated higher. Measure Distance On Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while RulerGPS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Measure Distance On Map or RulerGPS have ads?
Measure Distance On Map shows ads; RulerGPS does not.
Which is updated more often, Measure Distance On Map or RulerGPS?
Measure Distance On Map ships an update every 3 months, and RulerGPS every 5 months. Most recently, Measure Distance On Map was updated on October 25, 2026 and RulerGPS on October 8, 2026.

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