# Distance Tool vs AgPlots

The clearest difference is rating: Distance Tool at 4.4 against AgPlots's 3.8. Distance Tool also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). AgPlots's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. AgPlots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 50% of AgPlots's.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, AgPlots every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | AgPlots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agplots/id693253855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [KnechtWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441209114) |

## 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


### AgPlots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agplots/id693253855)

Easily calculate, store, and share grain yields for corn, soybean, and wheat. Eliminate the need for paper and calculators in the field by entering data directly into your device. Ideal for agricultural professionals and farmers conducting field trials.

**Highlights:** Calculate grain yields, Store plot information, Share yield data, Track moisture and dates, Record locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

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

### Is AgPlots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or AgPlots?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while AgPlots averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or AgPlots have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor AgPlots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or AgPlots?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and AgPlots every 12 months. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on October 26, 2026 and AgPlots on October 22, 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.*