Comparison

DistancePinner vs GPS Measure

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

GPS Measure

Measure routes, time, speed, distance, direction, and altitude using GPS. Customize units and targets to track the speed of various vehicles, including airplanes and ships. Note that GPS functionality is limited in tunnels or underground.

Highlights
  • Route tracking on map
  • Time measurement
  • Speed tracking
  • Distance measurement
  • Direction tracking
  • Altitude measurement
  • Customizable units
Features
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What can be measured with this application: - Route (displayed on map) - Time - Speed - Distance - Direction - Altitude etc. Set your comfortable units and targets from setting page, and let's measure the speed of various vehicles! You can measure speed of airplanes and ships as well. Note: - Since this application works with GPS, you cannot use this in tunnel or underground environments. - Do not operate this application while driving, because it is dangerous. - Application developer is not responsible for any disadvantages such as accidents and injuries while using this application. Please be sure to use this at your own risk.

Screenshots

DistancePinner4 screens
GPS Measure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Measure at none against DistancePinner's 3. GPS Measure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). DistancePinner's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. GPS Measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DistancePinner against 4.7 for GPS Measure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 275 and 103 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of DistancePinner's written reviews are positive against 74% of GPS Measure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, GPS Measure every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DistancePinner versus GPS Measure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistancePinnerGPS Measure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (275 ratings) — better4.7 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275 — better103
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedShota Utsumi

Customer experience

DistancePinner

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

GPS Measure

All ratings102 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative11.1%

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

GPS Measure

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

GPS Measure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DistancePinner free?
DistancePinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Measure free?
GPS Measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or GPS Measure?
DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while GPS Measure averages 4.7 from 103 ratings.
Do DistancePinner or GPS Measure have ads?
DistancePinner shows ads; GPS Measure does not.
Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or GPS Measure?
DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Measure every 3 months. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Measure on October 24, 2026.

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