# Distance Tool vs Frame Timer

The clearest difference is price: Distance Tool at Free against Frame Timer's $0.99. Distance Tool also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). Frame Timer's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Distance Tool is free to download; Frame Timer costs $0.99 up front. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Frame Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 43% of Frame Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Frame Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 17 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Rybel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/847990414) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Frame Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frame-timer/id1023278352)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Analyze slow-motion videos frame by frame with precise timestamps up to 1/100th of a second. View audio waveforms and use keyframes to automatically calculate event durations for detailed timing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame analysis, 1/100th second timestamp accuracy, Slow-motion video support, Audio waveform visualization, Automatic event duration calculation, Keyframe functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Frame Timer free?

Frame Timer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Frame Timer?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Frame Timer averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Frame Timer have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Frame Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Frame Timer?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Frame Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 12, 2026 and Frame Timer on October 9, 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.*