# Distance Tool vs Map Distance Measurement

The clearest difference is ads: Distance Tool at none against Map Distance Measurement's shown. Distance Tool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 61). Map Distance Measurement's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Map Distance Measurement sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Distance Tool against 4.4 for Map Distance Measurement. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.2K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 71% of Map Distance Measurement's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Map Distance Measurement every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Map Distance Measurement |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [4.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-distance-measurement/id677654955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Calculator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Distance Measure Premium - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Distance Calculator Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Distance Measure Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | 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


### Map Distance Measurement

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-distance-measurement/id677654955)

This app allows users to manually log GPS points and draw lines on a map to measure distances. It can share results on social media and offers battery-saving options by not using GPS continuously. The application does not operate in the background.

**Highlights:** Manual GPS logging, Distance measurement on map, Line drawing tool, Share measurement results, Current location retrieval, Battery consumption reduction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Map Distance Measurement free?

Map Distance Measurement is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Map Distance Measurement?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Map Distance Measurement averages 4.4 from 61 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Map Distance Measurement have ads?

Map Distance Measurement shows ads; Distance Tool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Map Distance Measurement?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Map Distance Measurement every 16 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on November 10, 2026 and Map Distance Measurement on November 1, 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.*