Comparison

Distance Tool vs Grass Identifier

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

Grass Identifier

Identify grass species from a photo using AI and receive tailored care instructions. Track your identified grasses in a personal log and explore a global database of turf information.

Highlights
  • AI grass identification from photos
  • Detailed care guidance
  • Personal grass identification log
  • Global grass identification database
  • Search and share identifications
Features
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Snap a photo. Know your grass. Grass Identifier uses AI to identify a grass from a single photo — your lawn, a park, a pasture, or a wild field — and gives you the care guidance that goes with it. IDENTIFY ANY GRASS Take a photo or choose one from your library and get an AI-generated breakdown: - Common and scientific name - Cool-season or warm-season, annual or perennial - Category: lawn, ornamental, pasture, native, or weed - Growth habit and blade characteristics - Sun and water needs - Mowing height and maintenance level - USDA hardiness zones MY LOG Keep the grasses you care about. Add any identification to My Log, filter by category, and open Scan History to see everything you've ever scanned. EXPLORE Browse identifications shared by lawn owners, landscapers, and turf managers around the world, search by name, and share any result with a link. Grass Identifier uses AI. Identifications and care guidance are for general information only — they are not professional agronomic or horticultural advice, and they can be wrong. Always verify the species with an expert before planting, removing, or treating a lawn, and never use an identification to judge whether a plant is safe to touch or feed to animals. Please take note of our AI Identification Disclaimer: https://grassidentification.com/disclaimer Find our EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
Grass Identifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grass Identifier at none against Distance Tool's 4. Grass Identifier also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Distance Tool's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 62) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. Grass Identifier asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grass Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Grass Identifier every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Distance Tool versus Grass Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolGrass Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better62
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdKawaii

Customer experience

Distance Tool

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

Grass Identifier

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%

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

Grass Identifier

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

Grass Identifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grass Identifier free?
Grass Identifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Grass Identifier?
Grass Identifier is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Grass Identifier averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.
Do Distance Tool or Grass Identifier have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor Grass Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Grass Identifier?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Grass Identifier every 5 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 15, 2026 and Grass Identifier on October 16, 2026.

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