# Distance Tool vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is ads: Distance Tool at none against Measure Map's shown. Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## 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


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area measurement, Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.), Save and view measurement sessions, Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files, Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates, Quick map type changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental touching of screen causes issues
- App switches to area mode unexpectedly
- Unable to close polygon for area measurement
- Screen rotation issue on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change/edit pin names
- Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
- Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
- Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Distance Tool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Measure Map?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Measure Map on September 22, 2026.

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