# Distance Tool vs GAP Flasher

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | GAP Flasher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gap-flasher/id1201784074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [GAP Innovation](https://appshunter.io/developer/632832354) |

## 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


### GAP Flasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gap-flasher/id1201784074)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*