# Metes and Bounds Basic vs Parceled Land Map

The clearest difference is price: Parceled Land Map at Free against Metes and Bounds Basic's $4.99. Parceled Land Map also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). Metes and Bounds Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (79% vs 71%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Parceled Land Map is free to download; Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99 up front. Parceled Land Map sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Metes and Bounds Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parceled Land Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parceled Land Map has 1.2K 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 71% of Parceled Land Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Metes and Bounds Basic ships an update every 3 months, Parceled Land Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metes and Bounds Basic | Parceled Land Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metes-and-bounds-basic/id311928745/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parceled-land-map/id6448033504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | #163 |
| Size | 4 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandy Knoll Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311928748) | [Uri Nemirovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683294788) |

## What reviewers say

### Metes and Bounds Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metes-and-bounds-basic/id311928745)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parceled Land Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parceled-land-map/id6448033504)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Easily locate land properties using GPS or address search to access detailed information like lot boundaries, owner details, zoning, and sale history. Bookmark properties and enjoy a user-friendly experience with regularly updated data across the United States.

**Highlights:** Instantly find parcel boundaries and owner details, Access in-depth property data, Comprehensive US property coverage, Interactive and user-friendly interface, Save properties to a favorites watchlist, No sign-up required for immediate use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| (Legacy) Early Access | $19.99 | per year |
| (Legacy) Yearly Plan - 20% Off | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Yearly | $35.95 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $35.95 | per year |
| (Legacy) Yearly Plan | $35.95 | per year |
| Starter Annual | $59.90 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $59.90 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $99.90 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.90 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $99.90 | per year |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Accurate and up-to-date property data
- 🗺️ Excellent mapping and GPS features
- 🔍 Powerful search capabilities
- 🕰️ Saves time and simplifies property research
- 🤝 Reliable and trustworthy information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Misleading free-to-use claims
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated property lines and ownership details
- 🚫 Sudden app shutdowns or loss of access to paid features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Unable to access property information in certain areas
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed property transaction data
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Offer a free, ad-supported version with limited features
- Introduce a more affordable subscription plan


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metes and Bounds Basic free?

Metes and Bounds Basic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parceled Land Map free?

Parceled Land Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metes and Bounds Basic or Parceled Land Map?

Parceled Land Map is rated higher. Metes and Bounds Basic averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Parceled Land Map averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Metes and Bounds Basic or Parceled Land Map have ads?

Neither Metes and Bounds Basic nor Parceled Land Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metes and Bounds Basic or Parceled Land Map?

Metes and Bounds Basic ships an update every 3 months, and Parceled Land Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Metes and Bounds Basic was updated on September 24, 2026 and Parceled Land Map on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Metes and Bounds Basic or Parceled Land Map?

Metes and Bounds Basic currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Parceled Land Map at #163. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*