Comparison

Distance Measure vs EVTools

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

EVTools

Features
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Simple, useful tools for EV owners. EVTools puts everyday electric vehicle calculations in one convenient app. Whether you're wondering how much range you have left, how long your EV will take to charge, or what your next charging session will cost, EVTools makes it quick and easy to find the answer. Remaining Range Enter your current battery percentage and efficiency to estimate how many miles or kilometers of range you have remaining. Target Range Planning a trip? Enter the range you need and EVTools can estimate the battery percentage required to get there. Level 2 Charging Time Estimate how long it will take to charge from your current battery level to your desired target based on your charging speed. Charging Cost Enter your electricity rate to estimate the cost of charging your EV from one battery level to another. Charging Session Tracker Enter the beginning and ending battery levels and charging times to calculate session duration, average charging speed, and estimated cost. Home Screen Widget Keep an estimate of your EV's remaining range right on your Home Screen and quickly adjust battery level and efficiency without opening the app. Make EVTools Yours Choose between miles and kilometers, select your currency, save your vehicle's battery capacity and efficiency, and show only the tools you actually use. EVTools is designed to be simple, fast, and private. No account is required, and EVTools does not use advertising, analytics, tracking, or third-party services. Warning: Calculations provided by EVTools are estimates. Actual vehicle range, charging time, energy consumption, and charging costs may vary based on your vehicle, driving conditions, temperature, charging equipment, energy losses, and other factors.

Screenshots

Distance Measure4 screens
EVTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Distance Measure at 13.0 against EVTools's 18.5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Measure ships an update every 3 weeks, EVTools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Distance Measure versus EVTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance MeasureEVTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRBetjesRichard Walker

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

EVTools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Distance Measure

No in-app purchases

None

EVTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Measure free?
Distance Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVTools free?
EVTools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Distance Measure or EVTools have ads?
Neither Distance Measure nor EVTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Measure or EVTools?
Distance Measure ships an update every 3 weeks, and EVTools monthly. Most recently, Distance Measure was updated on October 18, 2026 and EVTools on October 14, 2026.

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