# Distance Tool vs Radius Maps

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against Radius Maps's 2.2. Distance Tool also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 25%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 6). Radius Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Radius Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 25% of Radius Maps's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Radius Maps every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Radius Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-maps/id1339176494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Truewhoo Network Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063035683) |

## 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


### Radius Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-maps/id1339176494)

Visualize and manage location-based radii on maps. This tool helps in planning travel, retail expansion, property searches, or understanding potential proximity. It allows for combining multiple coverage areas and managing important locations with a privacy-first approach.

**Highlights:** Visualize radius coverage from a location, Combine multiple coverage areas, Manage important locations, Privacy-first policy for data syncing, Location planning and exploration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radius - All Access | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is Radius Maps free?

Radius Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Radius Maps?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Radius Maps averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Radius Maps have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Radius Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Radius Maps?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Radius Maps every 3 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 18, 2026 and Radius Maps on September 13, 2026.

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