Distance Tool vs Mobile CertiFields
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Mobile CertiFields
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CertiFields Mobile brings seed certification inspections into the modern era. Designed for field inspectors and seed growers working with crop improvement associations, CertiFields replaces paper forms and clipboards with a fast, reliable mobile workflow. Built for the field Conduct inspections from anywhere — including remote fields with no cell signal. CertiFields works offline and syncs automatically when you're back in range. Capture everything you need on-site: inspection data, geotagged photos, and precise GPS coordinates for every field. Streamlined inspections • Record inspection findings directly on your phone or tablet • Attach photos with automatic location tagging • Track varieties, lot numbers, and field history • Submit inspection reports without the paperwork backlog Designed for accuracy Standardized digital inspections reduce transcription errors and keep certification data consistent. Inspectors spend less time on paperwork and more time in the field where it matters. Who it's for CertiFields is built for seed certification inspectors, crop improvement association staff, and seed growers who need a reliable tool for documenting field inspections in support of certified seed production.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mobile CertiFields at none against Distance Tool's 4. Mobile CertiFields also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Distance Tool's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mobile CertiFields asks for nothing beyond the download.
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Mobile CertiFields every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Distance Tool | Mobile CertiFields |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | Andrew Brown |
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
Mobile CertiFields
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Distance Tool
- Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
- Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
Mobile CertiFields
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Distance Tool free?
Is Mobile CertiFields free?
Do Distance Tool or Mobile CertiFields have ads?
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Mobile CertiFields?
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