Comparison

Map Ruler vs GeoReper

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

Head to head
About

Map Ruler

Measure distances, plot routes, and calculate areas directly on a map. This straightforward application allows you to easily create paths for running, walking, or cycling, and determine the size of various locations. It's designed for intuitive use with simple taps to get directions and automatic calculations.

Highlights
  • Plot running and walking routes
  • Calculate distance between objects
  • Measure area of buildings and roads
  • Calculate distance covered daily
  • Route calculation with unlimited markers
  • Straight-line distance measurement
  • Area calculation for any shape
Features
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Measure the distance traveled, plot your running route, calculate the area on the map, and much more! The application is convenient to use, as there is nothing superfluous in it, so you can easily create your first route. With simple taps on the map, the app will automatically get directions. Distances and routes are calculated automatically! The application is very simple, but it has many possibilities, here are some of them: 1. Create routes for running or walking; 2. Calculate the distance from an object to objects on the map; 3. Calculate the size of buildings, squares, roads, etc .; 4. Calculate the area of ​​territories or objects on the map; 5. Calculate the distance you covered in a day; 6. As well as other possibilities that you yourself can think of. There are three modes in the application: 1) "Route calculation" - by placing markers on the map the application will calculate routes between them. The number of markers that you can place on the map is unlimited. You can calculate the route for walking, bike or car. 2) "Calculate distance" - calculate the distance between markers in a straight line. 3) "Calculate the area on the map" - After you set three markers on the map, the application will calculate the area of ​​this triangle. You can calculate the area of ​​almost any shape on the map. You can use these modes in different ways, it all depends on your imagination!

About

GeoReper

Features
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GeoReper is a field companion app for geodetic point inventory and management. Designed for surveyors and GIS professionals working with Romania's national geodetic network. Browse levelling, triangulation, GNSS, and gravimetry points on an interactive map. Navigate to points, record field visits with geotagged photos and condition assessments, and view coordinates in both WGS84 and Stereo70 (EPSG:3844). Key features: Interactive map with point search and filtering Field visit recording with photos, GPS, and equipment details Compass-aligned photo capture (N/E/S/W) for GNSS points Offline-first — works without connectivity, syncs when online Coordinate display in WGS84 and Stereo70 Admin tools for visit approval, user management, and image curation Romanian and English language support

Screenshots

Map Ruler4 screens
GeoReper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeoReper at none against Map Ruler's 1. GeoReper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Map Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeoReper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Ruler ships an update every 4 months, GeoReper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Map Ruler versus GeoReper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap RulerGeoReper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSergey IrgeshovSHUTTER SYMPHONY SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Ruler

One-time1
  • Disable ads$4.99
None

GeoReper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Ruler free?
Map Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeoReper free?
GeoReper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Ruler or GeoReper have ads?
Map Ruler shows ads; GeoReper does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Ruler or GeoReper?
Map Ruler ships an update every 4 months, and GeoReper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Map Ruler was updated on October 27, 2026 and GeoReper on October 28, 2026.

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