# Distance Tool vs Marker

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against Marker's 2.5. Distance Tool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). Marker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

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 2, 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 38% of Marker's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Marker every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Marker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker/id521266363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Harden Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/366561891) |

## 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


### Marker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker/id521266363)

Easily save and share your current location or specific points of interest. Ideal for marking spots in fields, repair needs, or hard-to-find areas. Locations can be shared via email for import on other devices.

**Highlights:** Save current GPS location, Manually long-press to save locations, Mark spots in fields or yards, Share markers via email, Import markers on other devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Marker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Marker?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Marker averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Marker have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Marker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Marker?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Marker every 27 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 18, 2026 and Marker on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*