Comparison

DistancePinner vs Map Locations

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

Map Locations

Create and manage custom maps with your favorite places. Add details like icons, colors, ratings, photos, and notes. Organize visits, events, and appointments with alerts. Easily import and export data, and share your maps with others.

Highlights
  • Create custom maps
  • Add icons, colors, ratings, and tags
  • Attach photos and notes to locations
  • Organize visits and appointments with alerts
  • Import/export data via CSV, email, and cloud services
  • Filter and search locations
  • Get directions and view in Google Maps
Features
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Create your own maps and manage your favorite locations, add an icon, color, rating or your own created tags. Add photos with notes and create visits sorted by date. Save your Map Locations files in iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or send by email to share them with your friends or colleagues. Import large amounts of data using CSV files created in Excel or Numbers. Use the calendar to add events and appointments with optional alerts linked to locations. Keep track of your locations, whether it's your number one shops & restaurants, or the places you visit as a sales representative or realtor. Your maps are completely private and you don't need an account to use the app. Import & Export Features: • Import and export your Map Location files • Import and export CSV files for use in Excel or Numbers • Export locations as PDF text document • Save your files to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or send by email • Import multiple contacts from your address book as locations • Import address from clipboard Location Features: • Choose from 100+ icons and 10+ colours • Create your own tags to identify and filter your locations • Add visits to your locations • Add photos with notes • When info is added open website, email or phone with one click Map Features: • Filter your locations on tags, icons, colors or rating • Search through all your locations or existing points of interest • Get directions to a selected location • View your location in Google Maps • View locations as a list • Edit multiple locations at once using the list view • Share selected locations as text List View Features: • Edit multiple locations at once • Move or copy multiple locations between maps • Sort locations on name, icon, color, rating or date (tap again to reverse) • Filter your locations on tags, icons, colors or rating Application Settings: • Restore deleted locations • Change the size of the location pins • Set default color and icon for new locations • Change paper size for PDF • Today widget showing your latest locations The free version is limited to 10 locations, upgrade to Map Locations Pro to create as many locations as you like. Send an email to maplocations@ph-neutraal.nl if you have any questions or encounter any problems.

Screenshots

DistancePinner4 screens
Map Locations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Map Locations at none against DistancePinner's shown. Map Locations also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). DistancePinner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. DistancePinner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Map Locations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DistancePinner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 105 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of DistancePinner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Map Locations's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, Map Locations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DistancePinner versus Map Locations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistancePinnerMap Locations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (275 ratings) — better4.6 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275 — better105
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedPiet Hein van Cleef

Customer experience

DistancePinner

All ratings275 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative31.5%

Map Locations

All ratings105 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Map Locations

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
1 purchases

Map Locations

One-time1
  • Map Locations Pro$6.99

Questions

Is DistancePinner free?
DistancePinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Locations free?
Map Locations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or Map Locations?
DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Map Locations averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.
Do DistancePinner or Map Locations have ads?
DistancePinner shows ads; Map Locations does not.
Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or Map Locations?
DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and Map Locations every 3 weeks. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Map Locations on October 21, 2026.

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