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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Distance Tool | GPS Fields Area Measure Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews — better | 56.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | Rento UAB |
Customer experience
Distance Tool
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
User reviews
Distance Tool
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Distance Tool
- Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
- Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
- 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
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