Comparison

Coordinates Lite vs Distance Tool

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

Head to head
About

Coordinates Lite

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
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Coordinates Like makes it a snap to convert between the three formats for recording latitude and longitude: decimal degrees, degrees and decimal minutes, and degrees-minutes-seconds. Just enter the coordinates in the format you have and the conversions are made immediately. All three coordinate notations are displayed at once. If you'd like to add GPS, waypoints, a pointer to a location, and the ability to show your location on a map, try the full version of Coordinates for on the App Store.

About

Distance Tool

Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.

Highlights
  • Distance calculation between points
  • Area calculation for polygons
  • GPS location dropping
  • Metric and imperial units
  • Altitude calculation
  • Freehand drawing
  • Follow mode for real-time calculation
Features
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Distance Tool allows for quick and easy calculations to find distances between points on a map, including area calculations for non-overlapping polygons drawn. Includes metric (meters, kilometers) and imperial units (yards, miles, feet for altitude) for distances. Co-ordinates can either be displayed in decimal or degrees, meters and seconds. Useful for mapping fields in agriculture, plots of land/home boundaries, or for general interest in distances and areas! Functionality to drop a point at your current location (GPS or otherwise), and to email the results. Tap briefly to drop points anywhere on the map. Share your drawing (shape) by email, which includes a file that can be opened on any device with Distance Tool. Allows the standard map views of standard, satellite and hybrid. Supports quick altitude calculation without data connectivity. Find out how high up you are! Or see the altitude of ANY point (requires data). Freehand draw: Draw any shape on the map to quickly calculate area. Follow Mode: Calculate distance or areas simply by moving! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-distance-tool

Screenshots

Coordinates Lite4 screens
Distance Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against Coordinates Lite's 2.2. Distance Tool also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 17) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Coordinates Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads 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. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Coordinates Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K 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 59% of Distance Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Coordinates Lite versus Distance Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoordinates LiteDistance Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews58.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings172.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunt Mountain SoftwareApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Coordinates Lite

All ratings17 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.3%

Bugs and requests

Coordinates Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Distance Tool

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS not working on certain devices
  • App crashes when trying to access location services
  • Saved routes not loading properly
  • Inconsistent distance calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit/reposition dropped pins
  • Option to toggle visibility of distance labels
  • Support for entering coordinates manually
  • Improved map quality and zooming capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Coordinates Lite

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Distance Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
  • Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Coordinates Lite free?
Coordinates Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coordinates Lite or Distance Tool?
Distance Tool is rated higher. Coordinates Lite averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Distance Tool averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Coordinates Lite or Distance Tool have ads?
Neither Coordinates Lite nor Distance Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coordinates Lite or Distance Tool?
Coordinates Lite ships an update every 12 months, and Distance Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Coordinates Lite was updated on August 19, 2026 and Distance Tool on September 25, 2026.

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