# Distance Tool vs meteringdevicesmaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: meteringdevicesmaster at none against Distance Tool's 4. meteringdevicesmaster also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | meteringdevicesmaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Anton Almeneev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786764225) |

## 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


### meteringdevicesmaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteringdevicesmaster/id6739731926)

**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 meteringdevicesmaster free?

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

### Do Distance Tool or meteringdevicesmaster have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor meteringdevicesmaster shows ads.

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