# Distance Tool vs TBScan

The clearest difference is rating: TBScan at 4.8 against Distance Tool's 4.4. TBScan also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Distance Tool's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 222) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TBScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 222, 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 84% of TBScan's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, TBScan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | TBScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews) | **[4.8 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbscan/id1122054655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 222 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Nicolas Camenisch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122054654) |

## 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


### TBScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbscan/id1122054655)

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

**Highlights:** Quick trackable code recognition, Discover multiple trackables simultaneously, Offline functionality, View trackable missions, Attach photos to logs, Multiple log modes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TBScan Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is TBScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or TBScan?

TBScan is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while TBScan averages 4.8 from 222 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or TBScan have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor TBScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or TBScan?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and TBScan every 3 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 18, 2026 and TBScan on October 15, 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.*