# Coordinates Lite vs Distance Tool

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates Lite | Distance Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-lite/id357411098/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunt Mountain Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/328710008) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Distance Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Calculator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Distance Calculator Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - freehand & follow | $7.99 | one-time |
| Distance Tool Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
- 🚀 Works well in remote areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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