# DistancePinner vs Pro Map Tools

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistancePinner | Pro Map Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancepinner/id499476788/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [GV Software Solutions Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546986561) |

## What reviewers say

### DistancePinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancepinner/id499476788)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 📏 Accurate distance measurement
- 📍 Useful for plotting routes
- 🗺️ Good for tracking walked distance
- 🏃 Ideal for planning runs/walks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are irritating and ruin experience
- 📉 Poor UI/UX
- 🚫 No option to remove ads
- 💥 Frequent crashes and data loss
- 🧭 Auto-locate feature can't be turned off

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pro Map Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-map-tools/id1092044282)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*