Comparison

Measure Map Pro vs Mapbox Studio Preview

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

Head to head
About

Measure Map Pro

Precisely measure distances, perimeters, and areas on satellite maps using your mobile device. Calculate dimensions for various projects, from small plots to large fields, and share your findings. Offers advanced features for accurate field work and planning.

Highlights
  • Measure distances, perimeters, and areas
  • Utilize satellite imagery for measurements
  • Calculate surface areas and dimensions
  • Support for multiple units of length and surface
  • Export data in various formats (KMZ, KML, CSV, DXF, SHP, GPX)
  • Attach pictures to points
  • Create inner polygons as 'holes'
Features
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Measure Map Pro lets you quickly and easily measure multiple distances, perimeters and areas with laser sharp precision!. Use it for small areas or large, then share with coworkers. Click “...More” to learn why you should download this App today! Calculate surface areas, buildings, plots, floors, forest areas or dimensions for fencing, sports tours, trips or anything you need for field work without having to go to the spot to take measurements. Only one finger to calculate with astonishing accuracy all these measurements over satellite images. That’s what Measure Map Pro is for, to put a powerful, portable measuring tool right in the palm of your hand. Your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad can now provide you with totally precise measurements of any distance, from as small as one tenth of a meter to as big as thousands of kilometers or miles, even taking the curvature of the earth’s surface into account when measuring. It does all that, fast and effortlessly. Just one "magic" button for all the operations to easily place points without loosing it's professional accuracy. Some impressive features you get in Measure Map Pro (some of them via in-app purchase): * Autosave * Attractive, smooth, easy navigation and use * For iPhone and iPad * Apple or G00GLE Maps with extra zoom level. * Displays Maps View: Map, Satellite, Hybrid and Terrain. * Undo and redo operations as needed * AirPrint and iCloud support * More maps with extra zoom level through in-app purchase: Bing, Here, and ArcGIS. And Open Street, Open Cycle, World Street and more in the future * Operations: Add, delete intermediate pins, insert between pins, move pins, get info. * Circles and rectangles * Multiple areas and routes on screen * Display of altitude above sea level, azimuth and angle * Calculates azimuth or bearing * Search for current location, text (villages, places of interest, etc.) * Length units: meters, kilometers, feet, yards, miles, nautical miles, ken, ri, bù, lǐ * Surface units: square meters and kilometers, ares, hectares, square foot, square yards, square miles, acres, fanegas (Valencian, Castilian or Colombian), tsubo, bu, so, lí, mǔ * Intermediate distances between pins can be displayed * Attach pictures to points * Ability to select color and thickness of the perimeter line. * Ability to select the color and transparency of the selected area. * Working format: Measure Map, KMZ, KML (G00GLE Earth), CSV (Excel), Autocad (DXF), Shape (SHP), GPX, Image (PNG) and PDF * Export and import of surfaces and routes via e-mail, iTunes, AirDrop and Dropbox. * Save to photo album * Download surfaces and routes from the Internet. * Calculates multiple areas and routes simultaneously * Ability to create inner polygons as "holes". * Drawing of shapes: circle and rectangle. * More maps with extra zoom level through in-app purchase * Calculates azimuth or bearing * Attach pictures to points * Displays altitude above sea level, azimuth and angle. * Imports KML, KMZ and GPX format files besides exporting them. * Track mode: drops pins on current GPS position at regular intervals. (Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life) * Coordinate system DM * Apple Pencil drawing mode (with iPad Pro) * Image layers If precise measurements are important to you, this is the app you need. You won’t find one that is better, more accurate and easier to use.

About

Mapbox Studio Preview

This app allows you to preview custom maps designed on your desktop using Mapbox Studio directly on your iPhone or iPad. Explore default map styles or view your own personalized creations on the go.

Highlights
  • Preview custom maps on mobile
  • Supports Mapbox Studio designs
  • View default map styles
  • Log in to view personal styles
  • Prototyping tool for map data
Features
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Mapbox Studio Preview lets you preview your Mapbox maps on your iPhone and iPad. Design beautiful custom maps using Mapbox Studio on your desktop (studio.mapbox.com), then take your maps with you with Studio Preview. Prototype maps and data visualizations in Studio on the web and get a live preview on mobile. Try out the Mapbox default map styles like Standard, Streets, Outdoors, and Satellite, or log in to your Mapbox account and view all of your custom Mapbox Studio styles on your device. === About Mapbox Mapbox creates building blocks for mobile developers to add beautiful maps and location services to their mobile applications. Companies like Pinterest, Lonely Planet, Snap, The Weather Channel, Under Armour, Human, GitHub, CNN and National Geographic use our tools to create beautiful maps.

Screenshots

Measure Map Pro4 screens
Mapbox Studio Preview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map Pro at 4.6 against Mapbox Studio Preview's 3.6. Measure Map Pro also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and ratings volume (796 vs 32). Mapbox Studio Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Measure Map Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mapbox Studio Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Measure Map Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map Pro has 796 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Measure Map Pro's written reviews are positive against 54% of Mapbox Studio Preview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Measure Map Pro ships an update every 2 months, Mapbox Studio Preview weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Measure Map Pro versus Mapbox Studio Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasure Map ProMapbox Studio Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better3.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings796 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Blink One, SLMapbox, Inc.

Customer experience

Measure Map Pro

All ratings796 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%

Mapbox Studio Preview

All ratings32 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative42.3%

Bugs and requests

Measure Map Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to select/edit all drawn lines
  • Unreliable undo/redo history
  • Deletion/movement issues for non-pin objects
  • Zooming issues causing white screen
  • Persistent GPS location circle

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to draw with finger
  • Offline caching of high-res satellite imagery
  • Layers and grouping for drawn shapes
  • Elevation data integration
  • Kilometer post markers for routes

Mapbox Studio Preview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Measure Map Pro

One-time3
  • Boost !!! to Regular version$4.99
  • Extra Maps Package$28.99
  • Boost !!! to Pro version$30.99
None

Mapbox Studio Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Measure Map Pro free?
Measure Map Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mapbox Studio Preview free?
Mapbox Studio Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Measure Map Pro or Mapbox Studio Preview?
Measure Map Pro is rated higher. Measure Map Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Mapbox Studio Preview averages 3.6 from 32 ratings.
Do Measure Map Pro or Mapbox Studio Preview have ads?
Neither Measure Map Pro nor Mapbox Studio Preview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measure Map Pro or Mapbox Studio Preview?
Measure Map Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Mapbox Studio Preview weekly. Most recently, Measure Map Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mapbox Studio Preview on September 21, 2026.

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