Comparison

Distance Tool vs GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

Highlights
  • GPS walking/driving measurement
  • Manual point editing
  • Add notes, photos, and custom objects
  • Offline functionality
  • Project saving and grouping
  • Export to KML, KMZ, Shapefile
  • Custom map layers
Features
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GPS Fields Area Measure lets you accurately calculate distance, perimeter and area — even without internet. Mark any point with notes, photos or custom data. Ideal for field scouting, equipment tracking, land inspection or issue logging. Designed for: ------------- • Farmers & agronomists (field mapping, crop scouting, fertilizer & spray planning, issue logging) • Land surveyors & construction (fencing, irrigation layout) • Real estate & property teams (map parcels and store notes, photos & site info) Key Features: ------------- • One-tap GPS walking/driving measurement • Precise manual editing with point markers • Add notes, photos & custom objects • Fully offline — works anywhere • Save, group & edit projects • Export to KML, KMZ or Shapefile • Add custom map layers — drone imagery, raster maps or any WMS service • Elevation profiles & built-in compass What our users say: ------------------- “Best measuring app I’ve ever used. Replaced my expensive handheld GPS.” — John, USA “Perfect for remote areas with no signal.” — Maria, UK “Great for property inspections. All my notes, photos and boundaries are stored in one app — no more messy folders.” — Mark, Australia 4.6 stars from 11K+ reviews • Used in 150+ countries • Regular feature updates Download free. Unlock Premium for advanced tools and cloud storage. • Privacy policy: https://privacy.farmis.com/ • Terms of Use: https://privacy.farmis.com/

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
GPS Fields Area Measure Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Distance Tool at none against GPS Fields Area Measure Map's shown. Distance Tool also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.1). GPS Fields Area Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GPS Fields Area Measure Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Fields Area Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Fields Area Measure Map has 13K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 56% of GPS Fields Area Measure Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, GPS Fields Area Measure Map fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Distance Tool versus GPS Fields Area Measure Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolGPS Fields Area Measure Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.6 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdRento UAB

Customer experience

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative34.8%

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

All ratings12,743 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

Distance Tool

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What 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

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Helpful for various applications (farming, construction, etc.)
  • 🔒 Secure login options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Limited search functionality for addresses

Bugs and requests

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

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent GPS accuracy
  • Saved data disappearing after updates
  • Login and registration issues
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to share or collaborate on measurements
  • Improved data export options (e.g., PDF)
  • More customization options for units and display
  • Better tutorial or in-app guidance

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Distance Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
  • Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
11 purchases

GPS Fields Area Measure Map

Subscriptions11
  • Premium 1 week$4.997 Days
  • Premium 1m.$5.991 Month
  • Premium 1m.$9.991 Month
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  • Premium 1m.$14.991 Month
  • 1 month premium subscription$14.991 Month
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 12 months premium subscription$34.991 Year
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 6 months premium subscription$58.996 Months
  • Premium 12m.7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 12 months premium subscription$70.991 Year

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Fields Area Measure Map free?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or GPS Fields Area Measure Map?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GPS Fields Area Measure Map averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do Distance Tool or GPS Fields Area Measure Map have ads?
GPS Fields Area Measure Map shows ads; Distance Tool does not.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or GPS Fields Area Measure Map?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Fields Area Measure Map fortnightly. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Fields Area Measure Map on September 23, 2026.

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