DistancePinner vs Lorne
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Lorne
This AI assistant provides clear, step-by-step guidance for older adults navigating digital devices and everyday tech. It helps identify suspicious communications and answers questions about community services and rules, offering a supportive and jargon-free experience.
- Step-by-step device and tech help
- Scam checking for suspicious communications
- Community Q&A for local rules
- Voice input and read-aloud responses
- Photo uploads in chat
- Chat history and search
- Accessibility settings
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Lorne is a calm, easy-to-use AI assistant designed to help older adults with everyday digital life. Use Lorne to get step-by-step help with phones, TVs, internet, email, routers, and other common devices. You can also check whether a text, email, call, or photo looks suspicious before you respond, and ask simple questions about your community guidelines, services, and local rules. Lorne is built to explain things clearly and without jargon. You can type, speak, or attach photos when you need help, and your conversations are saved so you can come back to them later. Features include: Step-by-step device and tech help Scam checking for suspicious texts, emails, calls, and images Community Q&A for local rules and services Voice input for hands-free questions Read-aloud responses Photo uploads in chat Chat history and search Accessibility settings for easier reading Whether you are trying to fix a device, check a suspicious message, or understand a community rule, Lorne helps you move one step at a time. Lorne offers an auto-renewable subscription for individual users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lorne at 100% against DistancePinner's 63%. Lorne also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). DistancePinner's advantage is ratings volume (269 vs 8). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DistancePinner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lorne asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lorne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DistancePinner has 269 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of Lorne's.
DistancePinner ships an update fortnightly, Lorne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DistancePinner | Lorne |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (269 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 269 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapnitude Company Limited | Digital Breeze Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
DistancePinner
Lorne
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
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- 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
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- Ability to lock 'north up' feature
- Print functionality
- Display distance in nautical miles
- Easier way to delete pins
- More detailed instructions
Lorne
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DistancePinner
- Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
- Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
- Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
Lorne
No in-app purchases
Questions
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