# DistancePinner vs GPS Fields Area Measure Map

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GPS Fields Area Measure Map at 13K against DistancePinner's 269. DistancePinner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistancePinner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Fields Area Measure Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DistancePinner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Fields Area Measure Map has 13K ratings behind it against 269, 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 56% of GPS Fields Area Measure Map's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistancePinner | GPS Fields Area Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancepinner/id499476788/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-fields-area-measure-map/id1123033235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 269 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Rento UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061524591) |

## 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


### GPS Fields Area Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-fields-area-measure-map/id1123033235)

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

**Highlights:** GPS walking/driving measurement, Manual point editing, Add notes, photos, and custom objects, Offline functionality, Project saving and grouping, Export to KML, KMZ, Shapefile, Custom map layers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 1m. | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium 1m. | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 1m. | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 month premium subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium 12m. | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 months premium subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium 12m. | $49.99 | per year |
| 6 months premium subscription | $58.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium 12m. | $69.99 | per year |
| 12 months premium subscription | $70.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Helpful for various applications (farming, construction, etc.)
- 🔒 Secure login options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🗺️ Limited search functionality for addresses

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent GPS accuracy
- Saved data disappearing after updates
- Login and registration issues
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to share or collaborate on measurements
- Improved data export options (e.g., PDF)
- More customization options for units and display
- Better tutorial or in-app guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistancePinner free?

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

### Is GPS Fields Area Measure Map free?

GPS Fields Area Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or GPS Fields Area Measure Map?

DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while GPS Fields Area Measure Map averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do DistancePinner or GPS Fields Area Measure Map have ads?

Both DistancePinner and GPS Fields Area Measure Map show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or GPS Fields Area Measure Map?

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Fields Area Measure Map fortnightly. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on September 25, 2026 and GPS Fields Area Measure Map on September 26, 2026.

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