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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Planimeter Pro for map measure | Distance Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (921 ratings) | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | 58.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 921 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 忠 张 | Applorium Ltd |
Customer experience
Planimeter Pro for map measure
Distance Tool
User reviews
Planimeter Pro for map measure
From 921 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Planimeter Pro for map measure
- Unlock Advanced Maps7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Advanced Maps Monthly$2.991 Month
- Advanced Maps Yearly$24.991 Year
- Export HD pictures$4.99
Distance Tool
- Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
- Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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