Comparison

Distance Tool vs The Nova System

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Distance Tool

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
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Distance Tool allows for quick and easy calculations to find distances between points on a map, including area calculations for non-overlapping polygons drawn. Includes metric (meters, kilometers) and imperial units (yards, miles, feet for altitude) for distances. Co-ordinates can either be displayed in decimal or degrees, meters and seconds. Useful for mapping fields in agriculture, plots of land/home boundaries, or for general interest in distances and areas! Functionality to drop a point at your current location (GPS or otherwise), and to email the results. Tap briefly to drop points anywhere on the map. Share your drawing (shape) by email, which includes a file that can be opened on any device with Distance Tool. Allows the standard map views of standard, satellite and hybrid. Supports quick altitude calculation without data connectivity. Find out how high up you are! Or see the altitude of ANY point (requires data). Freehand draw: Draw any shape on the map to quickly calculate area. Follow Mode: Calculate distance or areas simply by moving! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-distance-tool

About

The Nova System

Simulate cryptocurrency trading without real financial risk. Practice your trading strategies and learn market dynamics. Ideal for beginners and experienced traders looking to test new approaches.

Highlights
  • Cryptocurrency trading simulation
  • Practice trading strategies
  • Learn market dynamics
  • Risk-free trading environment
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Advanced strategy testing
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An app to simulate and mimic cryptocurrency trading

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
The Nova System4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Nova System at 5.0 against Distance Tool's 4.4. The Nova System also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Distance Tool's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Nova System asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Nova System holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of The Nova System's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, The Nova System every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Distance Tool versus The Nova System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolThe Nova System
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdAPORIA FOUNDATION INC.

Customer experience

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative35.3%

The Nova System

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Distance Tool

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS not working on certain devices
  • App crashes when trying to access location services
  • Saved routes not loading properly
  • Inconsistent distance calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit/reposition dropped pins
  • Option to toggle visibility of distance labels
  • Support for entering coordinates manually
  • Improved map quality and zooming capabilities

The Nova System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Distance Tool

Subscriptions2
  • Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
  • Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
None

The Nova System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Nova System free?
The Nova System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or The Nova System?
The Nova System is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The Nova System averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Distance Tool or The Nova System have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor The Nova System shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or The Nova System?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and The Nova System every 5 days. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Nova System on September 29, 2026.

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