# Planimeter Pro for map measure vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is price: Measure Map at Free against Planimeter Pro for map measure's $3.99. Measure Map also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 39%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Planimeter Pro for map measure's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Measure Map is free to download; Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99 up front. Planimeter Pro for map measure sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 921, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Planimeter Pro for map measure's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planimeter Pro for map measure | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-pro-for-map-measure/id476039389/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 921 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [忠 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/403988802) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Planimeter Pro for map measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-pro-for-map-measure/id476039389)

This application allows users to accurately measure distances and areas directly on a map. It supports various measurement shapes, multiple simultaneous measurements, and live GPS tracking. Users can save, share, and configure their measurements with customizable units and visual styles.

**Highlights:** Measure distance and area, Support path, polygon, star, or circle shapes, Measure multiple areas simultaneously, Save and share visual records, Support Apple and Google Maps, Live record by GPS, Customizable units and fill colors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Advanced Maps | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Maps Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Advanced Maps Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Export HD pictures | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Useful for planning and estimating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Stops working after updates
- 🐛 Requires constant reinstallation
- 🐛 Search function not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to enter addresses
- Measurements not saving properly
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add more measurement units
- Improve pin placement accuracy
- Allow saving and naming measurements
- Provide better instructions and documentation


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area measurement, Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.), Save and view measurement sessions, Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files, Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates, Quick map type changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental touching of screen causes issues
- App switches to area mode unexpectedly
- Unable to close polygon for area measurement
- Screen rotation issue on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change/edit pin names
- Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
- Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
- Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planimeter Pro for map measure free?

Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Measure Map free?

Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planimeter Pro for map measure or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Planimeter Pro for map measure averages 4.3 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Planimeter Pro for map measure or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Planimeter Pro for map measure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planimeter Pro for map measure or Measure Map?

Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Planimeter Pro for map measure was updated on September 24, 2026 and Measure Map on September 25, 2026.

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