# Coordinates Lite vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against Coordinates Lite's 2.2. Measure Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Coordinates Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Coordinates Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Coordinates Lite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Coordinates Lite ships an update every 12 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates Lite | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-lite/id357411098/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hunt Mountain Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/328710008) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Coordinates Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-lite/id357411098)

Easily convert latitude and longitude between decimal degrees, degrees and decimal minutes, and degrees-minutes-seconds. View all three formats simultaneously for quick reference. This utility is designed for users needing precise location data conversion.

**Highlights:** Decimal degrees conversion, Degrees and decimal minutes conversion, Degrees-minutes-seconds conversion, Simultaneous display of all formats, Immediate conversion upon entry

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area measurement, Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.), Save and view measurement sessions, Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files, Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates, Quick map type changes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental touching of screen causes issues
- App switches to area mode unexpectedly
- Unable to close polygon for area measurement
- Screen rotation issue on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change/edit pin names
- Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
- Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
- Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates Lite free?

Coordinates Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates Lite or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Coordinates Lite averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Coordinates Lite or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Coordinates Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates Lite or Measure Map?

Coordinates Lite ships an update every 12 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Coordinates Lite was updated on August 19, 2026 and Measure Map on September 25, 2026.

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