# Distance Tool vs Map Measurement Tool

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against Map Measurement Tool's 2.5. Distance Tool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, 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 Map Measurement Tool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. 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 33% of Map Measurement Tool's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Map Measurement Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485) |

## 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


### Map Measurement Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496)

Measure distances and areas of various land plots, routes, or fields using map data. Pinpoint locations, adjust them, and view results in multiple units. Export your measurements for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Measure distance and area, Pin drop and move functionality, Multiple unit conversions, Save and load measurements, Circle measurement mode, KML file export, Current location access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Measurement Tool Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is Map Measurement Tool free?

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

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

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Map Measurement Tool averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

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

Map Measurement Tool shows ads; Distance Tool does not.

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

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

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