# DistancePinner vs Map Coordinate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Coordinate at 97% against DistancePinner's 63%. DistancePinner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DistancePinner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Map Coordinate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DistancePinner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 660 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of DistancePinner's written reviews are positive against 97% of Map Coordinate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, Map Coordinate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistancePinner | Map Coordinate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancepinner/id499476788/reviews)** | [4.6 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-coordinate/id1239199560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 269 | **660** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## 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


### Map Coordinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-coordinate/id1239199560)

This app helps you find precise location coordinates and directions on a map. It supports multiple coordinate formats, offers various map types, and provides navigation assistance for driving, walking, or cycling. You can also search for addresses or locations by entering coordinates.

**Highlights:** Find coordinates by tapping on map, Supports DD, DMS, DM, UTM, MGRS formats, Provides driving, walking, and cycling directions, Search addresses by coordinates, Multiple map types (normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid), Shows current GPS location and altitude, Location history tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📍 Accurate coordinate finding and location detection
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 🗺️ Works without network connection
- 💡 Simple and practical design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⌨️ Limited keyboard support for coordinate input
- ❌ Missing elevation/altitude information
- 🐛 One user reported app not functioning as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Numeric-only keyboard prevents entering coordinates with decimal points

**Requested features**

- Alphabet keyboard option for entering DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) coordinates with decimal points
- Elevation or altitude quota display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistancePinner free?

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

### Is Map Coordinate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or Map Coordinate?

DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Map Coordinate averages 4.6 from 660 ratings.

### Do DistancePinner or Map Coordinate have ads?

Both DistancePinner and Map Coordinate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or Map Coordinate?

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and Map Coordinate every 2 months. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on September 20, 2026 and Map Coordinate on September 13, 2026.

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