Comparison

Metes and Bounds Basic vs Acres

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

Head to head
About

Metes and Bounds Basic

Transform property deeds and legal descriptions into visual plat drawings. Supports various units of measurement, calculates area and perimeter, and can auto-complete tracts. Easily share drawings via email with the computer version.

Highlights
  • Convert deeds to plat drawings
  • Supports multiple units of measurement
  • Calculates area and perimeter
  • Auto-completes tracts
  • Email sharing with computer version
  • Provides X,Y coordinates
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Turn a property deed or legal description into a plat drawing. Supports many units of measurement. Including: feet, meters, and varas. Calculates the area, perimeter and closing error of the plot. Includes the ability to auto-complete a tract if the last call isn't defined. Want to do even more with the plotted tract? Files can be sent and received via email to and from the computer version of Metes and Bounds. Provides X,Y coordinates for the tracts endpoints. Have some old family land maps from your genealogy searches? Plot them using measurements such as rods, chains and spans. Realtors can use this application to quickly show potential buyers what a piece of property looks like. Please note: Does not support descriptions based on section calls.

About

Acres

Easily discover property lines, owner information, and land for sale. Features include offline maps, 3D terrain visualization, route tracking, and the ability to save and share custom maps. Access detailed land data like soil composition, elevation, and historical imagery.

Highlights
  • Property line visualization
  • Owner information lookup
  • Land for sale listings
  • Offline map access
  • 3D terrain mapping
  • Route tracking
  • Custom map creation
Features
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Acres makes discovering property lines, landowner information, and land for sale easier than ever. Now with route tracking, offline maps, 3D maps, waypoints, and custom maps that sync between your mobile device and desktop. Acres is the ultimate on-the-go mapping and land analysis tool for landowners, developers, land investors, and real estate professionals. Effortlessly locate property boundaries, evaluate parcel-level insights, and browse land listings. With Acres, you’ll have access to data for millions of parcels across the US—plus the power to save and share your property maps on the go. ◆ NEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Route Tracking: Track and save your path as you walk. • Offline Maps: Access saved satellite-view areas or custom maps when you’re off grid. • 3D Maps: Visualize terrain in 3D mode. • Waypoints: Mark, save, and share points of interest on the map. ◆ SEARCH LAND FOR SALE • Land Listings: Instantly find and share land for sale across the US. ◆ FIND OWNER NAMES & PROPERTY LINES • Owner Info: View landowners’ names. • Property Lines: Check precise property boundaries. ◆ RESEARCH LAND ON THE GO • Soil Maps: Assess soil composition and quality. • Elevation & Topography: Quickly view topographic data with adjustable contour lines. • Historical Imagery: Historic satellite imagery at the parcel level. • Vegetation Index: Historic plant health based on light wave reflection.. • Crop History: Annual crop coverage gathered via satellite imagery. • County Rent: Estimates for cash rental rates for cropland and pastureland. • County Yield: Farmer-reported survey data of annual expected crop yields. • Property Tax: Stay informed with recent property tax info. • Flood and Wetlands: Check flood risk and identify wetland areas. ◆ ACCESS & SHARE LAND DATA ANYWHERE • Save Parcels: Keep track of parcels for offline viewing. • Share Maps: Share your property map and land data directly from the app. • Waypoints: Mark, save, and share points on the map. • Sync with Desktop: Seamlessly move between your mobile device and desktop for full-scale analysis. • Free 3D Maps: Toggle on/off to explore land from every angle—fully compatible with insights and custom maps. ◆ CUSTOM MAPS • Geotag Photos: Snap pictures on-site and automatically mark their location. • Add Notes: Label and add descriptions to your map customizations. • Points of Interest: Mark buildings, hunt stands, and other points of interest. • Save & Sync: Access your custom maps seamlessly across mobile and desktop. • Offline Access: Download your maps before heading out for offline use. ◆ ROUTE TRACKING • Track Every Step: Measure distance, elevation changes, and more as you walk. • Save Your Route: Save your route for later use. ◆ NO ADS ◆ FEEDBACK & SUPPORT We’re always here to help. Send feature requests or get assistance from our team at: support@acres.com. --- Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled at any time through your iTunes account settings. If you cancel during the subscription term, you will not receive a refund of subscription fees for that term. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited. For more details, please review our www.acres.com/terms-of-use and www.acres.com/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

Metes and Bounds Basic1 screens
Acres4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Acres at Free against Metes and Bounds Basic's $4.99. Acres also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (2K vs 6). Metes and Bounds Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Acres is free to download; Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99 up front. Acres sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Metes and Bounds Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Acres holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Acres has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Metes and Bounds Basic's written reviews are positive against 77% of Acres's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metes and Bounds Basic ships an update every 3 months, Acres monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Metes and Bounds Basic versus Acres: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetes and Bounds BasicAcres
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews — better77.2% of reviews
Number of ratings62K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#90#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB137 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSandy Knoll Software, LLCAcreMaps, LLC

Customer experience

Metes and Bounds Basic

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.5%

Acres

All ratings1,976 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative18.0%

Bugs and requests

Metes and Bounds Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Acres

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Property information not up-to-date
  • Incorrect parcel sizes and boundaries
  • Subscription issues and billing problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow searching by parcel ID
  • Provide more frequent data updates
  • Add ability to draw on/annotate maps
  • Improve iPad compatibility
  • Offer more affordable subscription options

In-app purchases

None

Metes and Bounds Basic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Acres

Subscriptions2
  • Acres+ Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Acres+ Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Metes and Bounds Basic free?
Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Acres free?
Acres is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Metes and Bounds Basic or Acres?
Acres is rated higher. Metes and Bounds Basic averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Acres averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do Metes and Bounds Basic or Acres have ads?
Neither Metes and Bounds Basic nor Acres shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metes and Bounds Basic or Acres?
Metes and Bounds Basic ships an update every 3 months, and Acres monthly. Most recently, Metes and Bounds Basic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Acres on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Metes and Bounds Basic or Acres?
Metes and Bounds Basic currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Acres at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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