# Distance Tool vs GPS Measure

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Measure at none against Distance Tool's 6. GPS Measure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (74% vs 58%). Distance Tool's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 103). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GPS Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Measure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.2K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 74% of GPS Measure's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, GPS Measure every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | GPS Measure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews) | **[4.7 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-measure/id1439677549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 103 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Shota Utsumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244722433) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Calculator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Distance Measure Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Distance Calculator Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Distance Measure Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | 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


### GPS Measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-measure/id1439677549)

Measure routes, time, speed, distance, direction, and altitude using GPS. Customize units and targets to track the speed of various vehicles, including airplanes and ships. Note that GPS functionality is limited in tunnels or underground.

**Highlights:** Route tracking on map, Time measurement, Speed tracking, Distance measurement, Direction tracking, Altitude measurement, Customizable units

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is GPS Measure free?

GPS Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

GPS Measure is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while GPS Measure averages 4.7 from 103 ratings.

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

Neither Distance Tool nor GPS Measure shows ads.

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

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Measure every 3 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Measure on October 24, 2026.

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