Comparison

DistancePinner vs Pro Map Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DistancePinner

Easily measure distances on maps by dropping pins or using GPS tracking. Supports various coordinate formats, file imports, and exports. Offers a free version with ads and optional subscriptions to remove them.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop pins for distance measurement
  • GPS distance tracking on the go
  • Supports metric and imperial units
  • Advanced search with MGRS, GARS, UTM coordinates
  • Import coordinates from text files
  • Export results as GPX or lat/lon
  • Share measurements via email or social media
Features
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Find the distance between locations on the map easily with this app. The information provided by this app facilitates your travel route plan, help you to find the shortest way, etc. ## Simple Design ## Simply move and drag the map around and drop pins to start measuring the distance. ## Distance Tracking Mode ## You can use your device's GPS feature to measure distance on the go by pressing timer button on the toolbar to begin the measurement. ## Supports of Multiple Unit Types ## The app supports both metric and imperial system. ## Advanced Search Feature ## In addition to the simple search tool, you can search by various formats of coordinates including MGRS, GARS, UTM, and many more. Searching by location is also available. You can input the location name or import the location from GPS tag within a photo. ## Import from Text File ## You can import the coordinates list from a text file. Please check the instruction menu within the app, or our website for more information regarding this feature. ## Export and Edit ## It is possible to export the list of coordinates in latitude and longitude values, plus the total distance, to email. You can also export the list as GPX file to email. ## Sharing ## You can share the result on Twitter/Email, copy to the clipboard, and more. ## Subscriptions ## "DistancePinner" is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $1.99 (Per six-months) - $9.99 (Per year) - $17.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://myice92.com/distance Privacy policy: https://myice92.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://myice92.com/terms-of-service

About

Pro Map Tools

This app offers a suite of map-based utilities for measuring distances, calculating areas, and visualizing radii. It includes tools to find travelable distances, antipode locations, and elevations, with country-specific postcode and distance features.

Highlights
  • Measure distances and areas on maps
  • Visualize radius around a point
  • Calculate travelable distance within a time limit
  • Find antipode of any location
  • Display elevation above sea level
  • Country-specific postcode and distance tools
Features
Currently charting
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Pro Map Tools is the ad-free version of Free Map Tools app Pro Map Tools is a collection of tools based on maps. These tools allow you to perform various functions for a wide range of applications. You can measure distances and areas. You can also send or share the map as an image to indicate the area, route or radius you have plotted. The Radius Around Point tool lets you plot a distance radius on a map. You specify the centre point, the radius and other features such as colour. You can then visualise the radius to see the area covered. The Measure Distance tool lets you plot a route on a map and find out the distance covered in various units. It also uses your GPS sensor to plot the route automatically. The Area Calculator Tool lets you draw an area on the map and find the measurement of the area enclosed. The Find How Far I Can Travel tool will show how far you can drive or walk within a set time. For example, how far can I get if I drive for 60 minutes from my current location. How Far is it Between allows you to find the road and crow-flies distance between 2 addresses. It also shows both routes on the map. The Map Tunnelling Tool allows you to find out where on the globe your antipodal point is. You can also find the antipode of any custom location. The Elevation Finder Tool will display the elevation above sea level for your current location, a location tapped on the map or an address you type in. Country Specific Tools ———————————————- For the following countries: ∙USA ∙UK You can use the following tools: ∙The zip/postcodes found inside a radius ∙The distance between two zip/postcodes

Screenshots

DistancePinner4 screens
Pro Map Tools1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DistancePinner at Free against Pro Map Tools's $2.99. DistancePinner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (269 vs 9). Pro Map Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

DistancePinner is free to download; Pro Map Tools costs $2.99 up front. DistancePinner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pro Map Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DistancePinner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistancePinner has 269 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DistancePinner's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pro Map Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DistancePinner versus Pro Map Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistancePinnerPro Map Tools
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (269 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings269 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedGV Software Solutions Limited

Customer experience

DistancePinner

All ratings269 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative31.5%

Pro Map Tools

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

DistancePinner

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when saving images
  • App crashes when exporting map as image
  • App crashes when clicking 'return' arrow
  • App crashes and loses all saved data
  • Adverts freeze the application
Show 4 more
  • Cannot enter positions without scrolling the map
  • Cannot measure distances across large bodies of water
  • New update has poor layout
  • Cannot put more than a few pins down before it switches off

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Ability to rename saved paths
  • Search facility for locations
  • Lat/Long display for cursor position
  • Ability to switch auto-locator on/off
Show 5 more
  • Ability to lock 'north up' feature
  • Print functionality
  • Display distance in nautical miles
  • Easier way to delete pins
  • More detailed instructions

Pro Map Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DistancePinner

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
None

Pro Map Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistancePinner free?
DistancePinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Map Tools free?
Pro Map Tools costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or Pro Map Tools?
DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Pro Map Tools averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do DistancePinner or Pro Map Tools have ads?
DistancePinner shows ads; Pro Map Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or Pro Map Tools?
DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and Pro Map Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pro Map Tools on June 25, 2026.

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