# Distance Tool vs Pro Map Tools

The clearest difference is price: Distance Tool at Free against Pro Map Tools's $2.99. Distance Tool also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 9). Pro Map Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Distance Tool is free to download; Pro Map Tools costs $2.99 up front. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pro Map Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 9, 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 50% of Pro Map Tools's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Pro Map Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [GV Software Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546986561) |

## 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


### Pro Map Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of map-based utilities for measuring distances, calculating areas, and visualizing radii. It includes tools to find travelable distances, antipode locations, and elevations, with country-specific postcode and distance features.

**Highlights:** Measure distances and areas on maps, Visualize radius around a point, Calculate travelable distance within a time limit, Find antipode of any location, Display elevation above sea level, Country-specific postcode and distance tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is Pro Map Tools free?

Pro Map Tools costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Pro Map Tools?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pro Map Tools averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Pro Map Tools have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Pro Map Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Pro Map Tools?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pro Map Tools on June 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.*