Comparison

Distance Measure vs Map Coordinate

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

Head to head
About

Distance Measure

Measure distances and areas directly on a map. Set waypoints by tapping and holding, and easily switch between various measurement units. Save and restore your measurements for later use.

Highlights
  • Point-to-point distance measurement
  • Surface area calculation
  • Multiple waypoint support
  • Adjustable measurement units
  • Save and restore measurements
  • Online map integration
Features
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This app lets you measure the point-to-point (great-circle) distance between two or more waypoints on a map or measure the surface area defined by a polygon having three or more points as its corners. It uses online maps so it needs an internet connection. Tap and hold to set a new waypoint, tap the options icon to read the manual or to open the settings view to change the map type or the measuring unit. You can choose between (kilo)meters, feet/yards/miles and nautical miles. The options menu also lets you choose to go to the Save/Restore view. Tap the calculated measurement at the bottom of the map to switch between feet/yards/miles or meters/hectometers/kilometers.

About

Map Coordinate

This app helps you find precise location coordinates and directions on a map. It supports multiple coordinate formats, offers various map types, and provides navigation assistance for driving, walking, or cycling. You can also search for addresses or locations by entering coordinates.

Highlights
  • Find coordinates by tapping on map
  • Supports DD, DMS, DM, UTM, MGRS formats
  • Provides driving, walking, and cycling directions
  • Search addresses by coordinates
  • Multiple map types (normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid)
  • Shows current GPS location and altitude
  • Location history tracking
Features
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NOTE: * Application won't save or send any user information to any where. * Quick feature: Touch on map to find coordinate & direction * Location address name in application is provided by Google Service, it's just relatively. But GPS latitude-longitude is detected by your device and it is exactly. Support finding and showing position via 5 types: 1. Decimal degrees (DD) 2. Degrees°minute’ seconds" (DMS) 3. Degrees° minute.decimal’ (DM) 4. The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) 5. The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Map Coordinate is application compass and google map work together, is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the Earth. And will help you retrieve the coordinates and/or address of a specific location on the map. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions (or points) – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined. + You can quick get direction by tap on screen via 3 types: Driving, Walking & BiCycling + You can use it in operations at sea, in the forest, desert, direction of flight of the aircraft ... + You can quick to search address or find out exactly location by enter Coordinates or enter Latitude & longitude. + You can quick to switch 4 types of maps: - normal - satellite - terrain - hybrid "Map Coordinate" can use GPS to find your location and address you standing. You can connect directly via Google Map by push on button "direction" on the bottom left screen when you activate this feature. FEATURES - A tool to find the directions when you fear to lost your directions via direction Google Map - Support Zoom out by push on Marker or - Show your position on Google Map background with latitude - longitude - Shows degrees in “side window” - Display latitude, longitude and altitude - GPS Location update - Select the best network connection automatically (Wifi, 3G, GPS) - True north/Magnetic north - 2 compass design/styles and 3 themes to select - Quick Calibration - Customizable coordinate format, sensor rate, text size, text color, unit - Menu shortcut button on main screen - Keep screen awake - Rotating bezel - Support Map Coordinates - Find easiest and fastest route for your destination. - Easily track all the locations you have visited. - Find Address of any area in map by search option or touch on map. - Easily delete your complete location history just by one click. - Best GPS Route Finder app for your mobile. - GPS Route Finder is completely. - The application use some icons and design from website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # pixeden.com/psd-mock-up-templates/psd-iphone-xs-max-mockup --- Thank you for your using my app ! --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-map-coordinate/ Terms of Service: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/terms-of-service-map-coordinate/

Screenshots

Distance Measure4 screens
Map Coordinate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Distance Measure at none against Map Coordinate's 3. Distance Measure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Map Coordinate's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 83%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Map Coordinate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Distance Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Coordinate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 236 and 660 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Distance Measure's written reviews are positive against 97% of Map Coordinate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Measure ships an update every 3 weeks, Map Coordinate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Distance Measure versus Map Coordinate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance MeasureMap Coordinate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (236 ratings)4.6 (660 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews96.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings236660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRBetjesXuan Luong Do

Customer experience

Distance Measure

All ratings236 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative13.9%

Map Coordinate

All ratings660 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

User reviews

Distance Measure

From 236 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate distance measurements
  • 💡 Useful for planning routes and measuring areas
  • 👍 Intuitive and straightforward
  • 👍 Great for various applications (hiking, boating, surveying, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with map loading and visibility
  • 🔋 Potential high battery consumption
  • 🔍 Limited zoom and precision for detailed measurements
  • 🚧 Confusing or unintuitive interface for some users

Map Coordinate

From 660 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📍 Accurate coordinate finding and location detection
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 🗺️ Works without network connection
  • 💡 Simple and practical design

Room to improve

  • ⌨️ Limited keyboard support for coordinate input
  • ❌ Missing elevation/altitude information
  • 🐛 One user reported app not functioning as expected

Bugs and requests

Distance Measure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate location tracking or waypoint placement
  • Issues with the latest app update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to save and load waypoints
  • Provide more unit of measurement options (acres, hectares, etc.)
  • Improve offline functionality and caching of maps
  • Add compass heading information between waypoints
  • Enhance map type selection and customization

Map Coordinate

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Numeric-only keyboard prevents entering coordinates with decimal points

Requested features

2 requests
  • Alphabet keyboard option for entering DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) coordinates with decimal points
  • Elevation or altitude quota display

In-app purchases

None

Distance Measure

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Map Coordinate

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Advertising$3.99
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Distance Measure free?
Distance Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Coordinate free?
Map Coordinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Distance Measure or Map Coordinate?
Map Coordinate is rated higher. Distance Measure averages 4.4 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while Map Coordinate averages 4.6 from 660 ratings.
Do Distance Measure or Map Coordinate have ads?
Map Coordinate shows ads; Distance Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Distance Measure or Map Coordinate?
Distance Measure ships an update every 3 weeks, and Map Coordinate every 2 months. Most recently, Distance Measure was updated on September 21, 2026 and Map Coordinate on September 13, 2026.

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