# AGRIplot vs Distance Tool

The clearest difference is price: Distance Tool at Free against AGRIplot's $0.99. Distance Tool also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 34). AGRIplot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Distance Tool is free to download; AGRIplot costs $0.99 up front. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AGRIplot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of AGRIplot's written reviews are positive against 59% of Distance Tool's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AGRIplot | Distance Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agriplot/id433796800/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SharpeTech](https://appshunter.io/developer/433796803) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### AGRIplot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agriplot/id433796800)

Easily measure land areas and distances by dropping pins on a map or by walking your property. Visualize your plots with photos and share them as PDFs or KML files. Supports importing existing KML data.

**Highlights:** Plot areas on map, Calculate area and distances, Add landmark and interest points, Associate photos with points, Export plots as PDF/KML, Import KML files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 AGRIplot free?

AGRIplot costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Distance Tool free?

Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AGRIplot or Distance Tool?

Distance Tool is rated higher. AGRIplot averages 2.4 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Distance Tool averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do AGRIplot or Distance Tool have ads?

Neither AGRIplot nor Distance Tool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AGRIplot or Distance Tool?

AGRIplot ships an update every 2 months, and Distance Tool every 2 months. Most recently, AGRIplot was updated on September 21, 2026 and Distance Tool on September 25, 2026.

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