# Planimeter Pro for map measure vs Distance Tool

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planimeter Pro for map measure | Distance Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-pro-for-map-measure/id476039389/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 921 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [忠 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/403988802) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## 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


### Distance Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Calculator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Distance Calculator Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - freehand & follow | $7.99 | one-time |
| Distance Tool Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
- 🚀 Works well in remote areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working on certain devices
- App crashes when trying to access location services
- Saved routes not loading properly
- Inconsistent distance calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/reposition dropped pins
- Option to toggle visibility of distance labels
- Support for entering coordinates manually
- Improved map quality and zooming capabilities


## 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*