Comparison

DistancePinner vs Measure Distance On Map

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

Measure Distance On Map

Easily measure distances on a map using various methods. Save and load your recorded routes for future reference. This tool offers flexibility in how you track distances.

Highlights
  • Measure distance on map
  • Multiple measurement methods
  • Save routes
  • Load routes
Features
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Measure the distance the way you want it. Save and load the routes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alexapps.net/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

DistancePinner4 screens
Measure Distance On Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DistancePinner at fortnightly against Measure Distance On Map's every 3 months. DistancePinner also leads on ratings volume (275 vs 63). Measure Distance On Map's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 63%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads 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 Measure Distance On Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of DistancePinner's written reviews are positive against 85% of Measure Distance On Map'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, Measure Distance On Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DistancePinner versus Measure Distance On Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistancePinnerMeasure Distance On Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (275 ratings) — better4.6 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings275 — better63
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedAlexApps.Net Co

Customer experience

DistancePinner

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

Measure Distance On Map

All ratings54 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.7%
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

Measure Distance On Map

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

Measure Distance On Map

Subscriptions1
  • Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is DistancePinner free?
DistancePinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Measure Distance On Map free?
Measure Distance On Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DistancePinner or Measure Distance On Map?
DistancePinner is rated higher. DistancePinner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Measure Distance On Map averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.
Do DistancePinner or Measure Distance On Map have ads?
Both DistancePinner and Measure Distance On Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, DistancePinner or Measure Distance On Map?
DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, and Measure Distance On Map every 3 months. Most recently, DistancePinner was updated on November 1, 2026 and Measure Distance On Map on November 3, 2026.

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