Comparison

Planimeter Pro for map measure 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

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

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

Planimeter Pro for map measure4 screens
Distance Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Distance Tool at Free against Planimeter Pro for map measure's $3.99. Distance Tool also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 39%) and device support (4 vs 2). Planimeter Pro for map measure's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Distance Tool 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 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Planimeter Pro for map measure against 4.4 for Distance Tool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 921 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Planimeter Pro for map measure's written reviews are positive against 59% of Distance Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Planimeter Pro for map measure versus Distance Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanimeter Pro for map measureDistance Tool
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (921 ratings)4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews58.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9212.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠 张Applorium Ltd

Customer experience

Planimeter Pro for map measure

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

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.3%

User reviews

Planimeter Pro for map measure

From 921 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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

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

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

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
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 Planimeter Pro for map measure free?
Planimeter Pro for map measure costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planimeter Pro for map measure or Distance Tool?
Distance Tool is rated higher. Planimeter Pro for map measure averages 4.3 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while Distance Tool averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Planimeter Pro for map measure or Distance Tool have ads?
Neither Planimeter Pro for map measure nor Distance Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Planimeter Pro for map measure or Distance Tool?
Planimeter Pro for map measure ships an update monthly, and Distance Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Planimeter Pro for map measure was updated on September 24, 2026 and Distance Tool on September 25, 2026.

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