Comparison

Distance Tool vs Planimeter for map measure

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

Planimeter for map measure

This application allows users to measure distances and areas directly on a map. It supports various measurement shapes and units, making it ideal for calculating land, roads, or other visible map features. Users can save, share, and locate points using GPS or search.

Highlights
  • Measure distance and area
  • Support path, polygon, star, or circle shapes
  • Measure multiple areas simultaneously
  • Save and share visual records
  • Support Apple and Google Maps
  • Locate by search or GPS
  • Live record by GPS
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How many acres is your property? What is the straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Las Vegas? How large is Central Park? How much roof space is available for a solar installation? Map Measure makes it easy to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly on maps or images. Whether you’re managing farmland, planning a construction project, estimating solar panel coverage, or exploring the outdoors, Map Measure gives you accurate measurements in just a few taps. MAP MEASUREMENT Measure directly on interactive maps with professional-grade tools. • Supports Apple Maps • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw paths, polygons, circles, rectangles, and radial lines • Search locations instantly • GPS positioning and coordinate lookup • Multiple map styles and satellite imagery • Metric, Imperial, and custom units • Built-in formulas for cost estimation and calculations • Import, export, and share measurement projects IMAGE MEASUREMENT Measure directly from aerial photos, blueprints, diagrams, or any image. • Import images from your device • Calibrate using a known reference distance • Automatically calculate accurate measurements • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw polygons, circles, rectangles, and custom shapes • Custom formulas for estimating materials, costs, and quantities • Export and share results PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Measure multiple shapes within a single project • Quick tap placement or precision crosshair editing • Visual project management and history • Import and export project files • Share measurements as images or files PERFECT FOR • Landowners and ranch managers • Farmers and agricultural professionals • Construction and engineering projects • Solar panel planning and site assessment • Property and real estate evaluation • Landscaping and outdoor design • Hiking, cycling, and route planning • Surveying and mapping enthusiasts SUPPORTED UNITS • Feet, Miles, Yards • Acres, Square Feet • Meters, Kilometers • Hectares If Map Measure helps you with your work or outdoor adventures, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback helps us improve the app for everyone.

Screenshots

Distance Tool3 screens
Planimeter for map measure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planimeter for map measure at none against Distance Tool's 4. Planimeter for map measure also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Distance Tool's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 35%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Planimeter for map measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Distance Tool against 4.4 for Planimeter for map measure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 856 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 35% of Planimeter for map measure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Planimeter for map measure every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Distance Tool versus Planimeter for map measure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance ToolPlanimeter for map measure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.4 (856 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better856
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium Ltd忠 张

Customer experience

Distance Tool

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

Planimeter for map measure

All ratings856 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative59.0%

User reviews

Distance Tool

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
  • 🚀 Works well in remote areas

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans

Planimeter for map measure

From 856 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 💡 Excellent for land plotting
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
  • 🐛 Search bar issues
  • 🐛 Address lookup not working
  • 🐛 Unstable and unreliable

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

Planimeter for map measure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on opening the app
  • Search bar goes blank when typing
  • Address lookup not working
  • Compatibility issues with new iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update maps to latest version
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Fix compatibility issues with new iOS versions
  • Enhance search functionality

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

Planimeter for map measure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planimeter for map measure free?
Planimeter for map measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Planimeter for map measure?
Distance Tool and Planimeter for map measure are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 856 ratings respectively.
Do Distance Tool or Planimeter for map measure have ads?
Neither Distance Tool nor Planimeter for map measure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Planimeter for map measure?
Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Planimeter for map measure every 5 weeks. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Planimeter for map measure on September 20, 2026.

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