Comparison

Distance Tool vs Measuring Tape

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

Measuring Tape

Measure the shortest air distance between two points using GPS with high accuracy. Track your progress like a physical tape measure, with distances shown in multiple units. Ideal for outdoor measurements of land, properties, and sports fields.

Highlights
  • GPS-based distance measurement
  • Measures air distance
  • Maximum available accuracy
  • Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles
  • Continuous distance counters
  • Direction arrow to starting point
Features
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This application measures the shortest (air) distance between point A and point B using GPS, with the maximum available accuracy. Distances are displayed in yards, meters, kilometers, and miles. Simply reset the ruler at point A and watch the distance counters increase as you move toward point B—just like using a real tape measure or ruler. Primary uses for approximate sizing and measuring include: Land, grounds, and properties Real estate Golf course yardage Sports facilities and tracks Air distance Other outdoor measurements The application is intended for outdoor use only and requires location services to be enabled. How to use: Go to the starting point (A) and press the RESET button to initialize the distance counters. Walk to the target point (B) while watching the distance counters increase. The point A arrow continuously shows the direction back to the starting point. You can close the application at any time during a measurement. When reopened, the application will continue the current measurement.

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
Measuring Tape1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Distance Tool at 59% against Measuring Tape's 12%. Distance Tool also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15). On 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

Distance Tool is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Measuring Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 400, 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 12% of Measuring Tape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Measuring Tape every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Distance Tool versus Measuring Tape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolMeasuring Tape
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better4.0 (400 ratings)
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better400
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS159.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdBoris Kalinin

Customer experience

Distance Tool

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative34.8%

Measuring Tape

All ratings400 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative86.6%

User reviews

Distance Tool

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
  • 🚀 Works well in remote areas

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans

Measuring Tape

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Works well
  • ⭐ Excellent for shooting sports
  • ⭐ Quick way to get distance measurements

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't work on newer iPhones
  • 🚫 Reset button not visible or accessible
  • 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
  • 🚫 App crashes or doesn't open

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

Measuring Tape

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reset button not visible or accessible
  • App crashes or doesn't open
  • Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
  • Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)

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

Measuring Tape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Measuring Tape free?
Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Measuring Tape?
Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Measuring Tape averages 4.0 from 400 ratings.
Do Distance Tool or Measuring Tape have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor Measuring Tape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Measuring Tape?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Measuring Tape every 5 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Measuring Tape on September 23, 2026.

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