Comparison

Distance Tool vs GAP Flasher

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

GAP Flasher

This utility app enables communication with specific hardware devices through a user-friendly Bluetooth interface. It simplifies device operation for users with compatible hardware.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth communication
  • Device operation
  • User-friendly interface
  • GAP Flasher hardware compatible
Features
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GAP Flasher allows communication with any device based on the GAP Flasher hardware. It provides a friendly user interface to operate the device via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
GAP Flasher1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GAP Flasher at none against Distance Tool's 4. GAP Flasher also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). Distance Tool's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. GAP Flasher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GAP Flasher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, GAP Flasher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Distance Tool versus GAP Flasher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolGAP Flasher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS159.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdGAP Innovation

Customer experience

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.3%

GAP Flasher

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GAP Flasher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

GAP Flasher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GAP Flasher free?
GAP Flasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or GAP Flasher?
GAP Flasher is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GAP Flasher averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Distance Tool or GAP Flasher have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor GAP Flasher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or GAP Flasher?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and GAP Flasher fortnightly. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 25, 2026 and GAP Flasher on September 9, 2026.

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