Comparison

MyMeasure vs Redback

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

Head to head
About

MyMeasure

Measure lengths, perimeters, and areas directly on a map using an interactive crosshair. Trace outlines to calculate dimensions of any feature, from continents to cars. Save and export measurements in various formats.

Highlights
  • Measure length, perimeter, and area on maps
  • Interactive crosshair for precise tracing
  • Dynamic radius indicator for scaling
  • Handles complex shapes with no limit
  • Save and export measurements (KML, Excel)
  • Switch between Metric and Imperial units
  • Search for locations or use current location
Features
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Measure length, perimeter and area on a map. Using an interactive cross hair you can trace the outline of any feature visible on the map, creating a series of connected points the area and perimeter are continuously updated. The cross-hair includes a radius indicator that can be scaled dynamically to quickly size features on the map whilst tracing. Works with anything you can display on the map from the size of a continent, down to something as small as a car. Extremely complex shapes can be handled with virtually no limit. Comes with sample reference tracks to give you confidence in the accuracy and power of this app (for example race tracks and sports arenas whose dimensions can be found on the web). Samples provided include Indianapolis Race Track, The Nurburgring, Old Trafford Football Pitch and the outline of France. Measurements can be saved locally as tracks and then can be opened and viewed within the app or can be emailed in KML or Microsoft Excel format. The email message also includes a summary of the dimensions and a picture of the track. Can be switched between Metric and Imperial units (hectares, sq.km. sq.m, acres, sq.miles, sq.yrds, sq.ft) at any time, and can be switched from measuring areas to simple lengths. You can zoom to your current location, search for an address, or manually pan/zoom to any place in the world. A useful tool for anyone who needs to calculate these dimensions quickly and on the move, also fun for anyone just interested in how big things are. Requirements/Limitations: - English only - Network connection for maps and search

About

Redback

Features
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The Redback app lets you stay connected to and monitor your Redback solar or battery storage system, whether you are at home or on the go. With the Redback app, in real time you can: - see how much energy your solar panels are producing and the current levels of storage in your batteries (when connected) - determine the amount of energy you are either buying or selling to or from the grid - view your monthly data from the last two years - view your daily data from the last two weeks - easily check that your system is operating correctly Get the most from your Redback system with this easy-to-use MyRedback app.

Screenshots

MyMeasure4 screens
Redback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redback at Free against MyMeasure's $2.99. Redback also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On ads 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

Redback is free to download; MyMeasure costs $2.99 up front. MyMeasure sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Redback asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyMeasure ships an update monthly, Redback every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyMeasure versus Redback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyMeasureRedback
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPendlebury Software LLCRedback Operations Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MyMeasure

One-time1
  • Multi Layer Support$6.99
None

Redback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyMeasure free?
MyMeasure costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Redback free?
Redback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyMeasure or Redback have ads?
Neither MyMeasure nor Redback shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyMeasure or Redback?
MyMeasure ships an update monthly, and Redback every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyMeasure was updated on September 17, 2026 and Redback on September 17, 2026.

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