Comparison

Planimeter Pro for map measure vs Letter Setter

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

Head to head
About

Planimeter Pro for map measure

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
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How many acres is your property? What is the straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Las Vegas? How large is Central Park? How much roof space is available for a solar installation? Map Measure makes it easy to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly on maps or images. Whether you’re managing farmland, planning a construction project, estimating solar panel coverage, or exploring the outdoors, Map Measure gives you accurate measurements in just a few taps. MAP MEASUREMENT Measure directly on interactive maps with professional-grade tools. • Supports Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Mapbox • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw paths, polygons, circles, rectangles, and radial lines • Search locations instantly • GPS positioning and coordinate lookup • Multiple map styles and satellite imagery • Metric, Imperial, and custom units • Built-in formulas for cost estimation and calculations • Import, export, and share measurement projects IMAGE MEASUREMENT Measure directly from aerial photos, blueprints, diagrams, or any image. • Import images from your device • Calibrate using a known reference distance • Automatically calculate accurate measurements • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw polygons, circles, rectangles, and custom shapes • Custom formulas for estimating materials, costs, and quantities • Export and share results PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Measure multiple shapes within a single project • Quick tap placement or precision crosshair editing • Visual project management and history • Import and export project files • Share measurements as images or files • Create and use custom measurement units PERFECT FOR • Landowners and ranch managers • Farmers and agricultural professionals • Construction and engineering projects • Solar panel planning and site assessment • Property and real estate evaluation • Landscaping and outdoor design • Hiking, cycling, and route planning • Surveying and mapping enthusiasts SUPPORTED UNITS • Feet, Miles, Yards • Acres, Square Feet • Meters, Kilometers • Hectares VERSION INFORMATION Lite Version • Apple Maps measurement • Image measurement tools • Limited points per shape Pro Version • Unlimited map measurement • Unlimited image measurement • Advanced measurement tools Subscription Upgrade • Unlock Google Maps support • Unlock Mapbox support • Access premium mapping features If Map Measure helps you with your work or outdoor adventures, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback helps us improve the app for everyone. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Letter Setter

This utility helps crossword and anagram enthusiasts by providing a space to arrange letters and word structures. Users can lock known letters, create placeholders, and shuffle tiles to aid in solving puzzles.

Highlights
  • Arrange and move letter tiles
  • Lock known letters in place
  • Create and update placeholder tiles
  • Shuffle letter tiles for inspiration
  • Create multiple working pages
  • Add or remove word breaks
Features
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Letter Setter is for the crossword and anagram connoisseur. Input the letters and word structures you know and then move letter tiles around until you find the solution. * Swipe down through the solution space at the bottom of the screen to create or remove word breaks. * Lock the letters you know by dragging them into the solution. * Create placeholder letter tiles and update them when you know them with a single tap. * Shuffle the letter tiles to get inspiration. * Create as many working pages as you like and remove them when you're done. Note that this Letter Setter doesn't solve the anagrams for you. It is for puzzlers who want to work it out for themselves!

Screenshots

Planimeter Pro for map measure4 screens
Letter Setter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Letter Setter at 100% against Planimeter Pro for map measure's 39%. Letter Setter also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Planimeter Pro for map measure's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months). On 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

Letter Setter 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. Letter Setter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, Letter Setter every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Planimeter Pro for map measure versus Letter Setter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanimeter Pro for map measureLetter Setter
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (921 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings921 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠 张Mark Mainwood

Customer experience

Planimeter Pro for map measure

All ratings921 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative54.5%

Letter Setter

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Planimeter Pro for map measure

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Letter Setter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Planimeter Pro for map measure

Subscriptions3
  • Unlock Advanced Maps7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Advanced Maps Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Advanced Maps Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export HD pictures$4.99
None

Letter Setter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planimeter Pro for map measure free?
Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Letter Setter free?
Letter Setter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planimeter Pro for map measure or Letter Setter have ads?
Neither Planimeter Pro for map measure nor Letter Setter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planimeter Pro for map measure or Letter Setter?
Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, and Letter Setter every 34 months. Most recently, Planimeter Pro for map measure was updated on October 26, 2026 and Letter Setter on October 24, 2026.

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