Comparison

Click Counter 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

Click Counter

A simple tally counter for manual item counting. Track counts over time with a graph or export data as a CSV file for external analysis. Edit and add items easily.

Highlights
  • Manual item counting
  • Add and edit items
  • Plot count over time
  • CSV data export
  • Filter time series graph
Features
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Basic tally counter for keeping track when counting items. Manual add and edit items Plot the count value over time on a simple graph, or email the data in CSV format for reporting in other applications. Filter time series on graph Companion Apple Watch app that is synchronised with the iOS device

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

Click Counter3 screens
Distance Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Distance Tool at none against Click Counter's shown. Click Counter's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 59%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Click Counter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Click Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Click Counter's written reviews are positive against 59% of Distance Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Click Counter ships an update every 4 months, Distance Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Click Counter versus Distance Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClick CounterDistance Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better4.4 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Click Counter

All ratings1,871 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.4%

Distance Tool

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

User reviews

Click Counter

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for counting things
  • 📊 Helpful graphing function
  • 🔍 Tracks history of clicks
  • 💡 Great for specific use cases (e.g., church, yoga, sports)

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔊 Loud reset sound
  • 📱 Difficulty registering clicks accurately

Distance Tool

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Click Counter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disappearing from Apple Watch
  • Slow response time for fast counting

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to name/label counters
  • Option to use volume buttons for counting
  • Customizable sounds for different actions

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

2 purchases

Click Counter

One-time2
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Large Tip$1.99
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 Click Counter free?
Click Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Click Counter or Distance Tool?
Click Counter is rated higher. Click Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Distance Tool averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Click Counter or Distance Tool have ads?
Click Counter shows ads; Distance Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Click Counter or Distance Tool?
Click Counter ships an update every 4 months, and Distance Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Click Counter was updated on October 19, 2026 and Distance Tool on October 18, 2026.

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