# Distance Tool vs Attop View

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against Attop View's 1.5. Distance Tool also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Attop View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Attop View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Attop View monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Attop View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attop-view/id1626258079/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388222999) |

## 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


### Attop View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attop-view/id1626258079)

Control your aircraft remotely with real-time image transmission. Capture photos and videos, and maneuver your drone with various interactive features.

**Highlights:** Real-time image transmission, Remote photo and video capture, Drone movement control, Interactive gameplay modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is Attop View free?

Attop View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Attop View?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Attop View averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Attop View have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Attop View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Attop View?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Attop View monthly. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 26, 2026 and Attop View on October 24, 2026.

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