Measure Distance On Map vs RulerGPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Measure distance on map
- Multiple measurement methods
- Save routes
- Load routes
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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/
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 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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Measure Distance On Map | RulerGPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | — |
| Rating | 4.6 (63 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AlexApps.Net Co | William Kirkpatrick |
Customer experience
Measure Distance On Map
RulerGPS
In-app purchases
Measure Distance On Map
- Pro$0.991 Month
RulerGPS
- Remove Ads$1.99
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