Comparison

Distance Tool vs Sky Gen2

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

Sky Gen2

Features
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Sky - Smart Motor and Valve Automation for Modern Irrigation Sky is an advanced IoT-based mobile application designed to simplify and automate motor and valve operations for agriculture, irrigation systems, and water management setups. It helps users manage multiple devices remotely with better control and efficiency. Key Features Smart Valve Management Configure and control multiple valves easily. Assign valves to motors and manage operations without complexity. Motor Control Start, stop, and monitor motors from anywhere. Get real-time status updates for better control. Profile Based Automation Create multiple profiles for each motor. Each profile can include groups of valve combinations for flexible irrigation planning. Group Configuration Design custom groups with different valve levels and sequences based on your needs. Remote Access Control your system from anywhere using secure internet connectivity. Notifications and Alerts Receive updates about motor status, operations, and important system events. Efficient Water Management Optimize water usage and reduce manual effort using smart automation. Who Can Use Sky Farmers and agricultural professionals Irrigation system operators Industrial water management users Anyone looking to automate motor and valve systems Secure and Reliable Sky ensures secure communication between devices and users for safe and stable operation. Why Choose Sky Reduce manual work Save water and energy Improve efficiency Control everything from one application

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
Sky Gen24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky Gen2 at none against Distance Tool's 6. Sky Gen2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sky Gen2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Sky Gen2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Distance Tool versus Sky Gen2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolSky Gen2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdLivesky Technologies

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

Sky Gen2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Distance Tool

Subscriptions4
  • Distance Calculator Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Distance Measure Premium - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Distance Calculator Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Distance Measure Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - freehand & follow$7.99
  • Distance Tool Lifetime$39.99
None

Sky Gen2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Gen2 free?
Sky Gen2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Distance Tool or Sky Gen2 have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor Sky Gen2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Sky Gen2?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Sky Gen2 every 4 days. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sky Gen2 on October 31, 2026.

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