Comparison

Measure Map Pro 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

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

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

Measure Map Pro4 screens
Distance Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

Measure Map Pro and Distance Tool both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Measure Map Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Distance Tool's. Measure Map Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 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

Measure Map Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 796 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Measure Map Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Distance Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Measure Map Pro versus Distance Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeasure Map ProDistance Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better4.4 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7962.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Blink One, SLApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Measure Map Pro

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

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative34.8%

User reviews

Measure Map Pro

From 796 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 🚀 Saves time and money
  • 👍 Helpful for various industries
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 Outdated maps
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 💰 Expensive pro version

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

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

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

3 purchases

Measure Map Pro

One-time3
  • Boost !!! to Regular version$4.99
  • Extra Maps Package$28.99
  • Boost !!! to Pro version$30.99
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 Measure Map Pro free?
Measure Map Pro 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, Measure Map Pro or Distance Tool?
Measure Map Pro is rated higher. Measure Map Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while Distance Tool averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Measure Map Pro or Distance Tool have ads?
Neither Measure Map Pro nor Distance Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Measure Map Pro or Distance Tool?
Measure Map Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Distance Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Measure Map Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Distance Tool on September 24, 2026.

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