Geo Elevation vs Planimeter 55. Measure on map.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geo Elevation
Create detailed elevation profiles by drawing paths on a map. Visualize terrain changes, including mountains and coastlines, with interactive charts that sync to your map view. Ideal for planning outdoor activities or exploring topography.
- Draw paths on map for elevation profiles
- Interactive map and chart sync
- Multiple elevation data sources
- Comprehensive statistics (min/max elevation, gain)
- Flexible unit configuration
- Location search and current location support
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Tap a few points along a route and Geo Elevation draws the terrain under them: the elevation profile of any path, anywhere on Earth, with the numbers a planner needs. Then see the ground itself, in 3D. The profile draws itself. Add a point, move a pin, drop a point on an edge: a second later the chart is back, with one sample every 30 metres along your path, up to a thousand of them. The profile passes through every pin you placed. A chart that tells the truth. Sea level is a line; water shows as water. Distance, lowest and highest point, total climb and descent, average grade and the steepest hundred metres. Move along the chart and a ring on the map shows where you are. Drag to zoom into a climb; double-tap to see it all. The terrain in 3D. One press samples the ground around your path, thousands of points, and shows it as a real surface with the map imagery on it and your path on top. Turn it, zoom in, raise the exaggeration to see a gentle hill. Or draw an area of your own and see just that. Spot heights. Tap anywhere for the elevation of that one point. Edit like a native app. Drag a pin with a loupe. Tap a pin for its coordinate and height, and delete it there. Undo and redo every step; on the Mac, ⌘Z. Add a point by typing coordinates, or from where you stand. In and out. Import a GPX track, a KML route or GeoJSON, and older Geo Elevation files. Export the profile as GPX with elevations, as CSV, as GeoJSON, as an image, or as a PDF report; print it on the Mac and on iPhone. Your units, your map. Kilometres or miles, metres or feet, each document remembers its own. Standard, satellite, hybrid and 3D map styles. Documents are plain GeoJSON, saved in iCloud Drive if you want them on every device. One purchase for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. No account, no subscription. Elevation data comes from our own server, ASTER and Mapzen at 30 m, worldwide; the app needs an internet connection to fetch it. In English, German, French, Spanish and Japanese.
Planimeter 55. Measure on map.
Easily measure distances, perimeters, and areas on maps. Mark locations with detailed points, capture geo-referenced photos, and organize your projects. Seamlessly share and export your measurements for various planning and surveying needs.
- Measure distance, perimeter, and area
- Add and manage detailed points
- Capture geo-referenced photos
- Share and export projects
- Support for Google Maps and custom maps
- Flexible measurement units
- Offline map support
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Measure distance, perimeter, and area on a map with ease. Add stand-alone points to mark locations and understand exactly what’s where. Capture photos with location, direction, altitude, and timestamp data. Share and export your projects seamlessly. Planimeter 55 is the ideal tool for measuring construction sites, roofs, lawns, fences, paving, pools, parking lots, fields, and paths. Or simply for placing stand-alone points on a map for better spatial understanding. Why choose Planimeter 55? • Precise control of your planned or measured areas. As you move the map, the app instantly displays the calculated area or distance, including the lengths of adjacent lines—even before you add a new point. • Native Google Maps support for enhanced zoom. Zoom in closer on satellite and hybrid maps for high-detail measurements. • Detailed point management. Assign individual colors to points and attach text notes, audio recordings, or images for comprehensive data collection. • Easy point editing. Move points directly on the main map screen (tap a point and select Move) or in the dedicated point editor. Before confirming, you’ll see the updated area, perimeter, and distance calculations in real time. • Organize your data. Show or hide shapes and point collections to focus on what’s important for your current project. • Flexible measurement units. Customize when distances display in feet or meters versus miles or kilometers. The same flexibility applies to area units. • Custom URL maps, offline maps, and map imports. Planimeter 55 includes Apple Maps and Google Maps by default. You can also add custom URL maps, download offline maps, or import your own maps (mbtiles, sqlitedb) created on your PC or Mac. • KMZ export and import. Transfer shapes and point collections, including images and audio notes, to continue your work across multiple devices. • Built-in camera tool. Attach geo-referenced photos to your points for a complete survey experience. What’s included in the Basic Version: • Create an unlimited number of points and temporary measurement shapes (areas or routes). • To measure a new shape, simply discard the previous one and start again. Unlock the Pro Pack Upgrade for even more: • Full support for Google Maps, custom URL maps, offline maps, and imported maps (with enhanced zoom for satellite and hybrid maps). • Save and manage multiple point collections and shapes. • Import and export individual points or entire shapes and collections. • Save and share map snapshots showing only the objects you’ve created—without UI buttons or tools. Support and Help Access Documentation or Support and Feedback via the MENU (hamburger icon) within the app. For direct support, email stan@blocoware.com. We respond to all emails within a few hours, or up to 9 hours if they arrive during CET/EU night hours. Wishing you happy measuring! The Planimeter 55 Team Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Planimeter 55. Measure on map. at Free against Geo Elevation's $4.99. Planimeter 55. Measure on map. also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). Geo Elevation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads 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
Planimeter 55. Measure on map. is free to download; Geo Elevation costs $4.99 up front. Planimeter 55. Measure on map. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Geo Elevation asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planimeter 55. Measure on map. holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planimeter 55. Measure on map. has 67 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Geo Elevation's written reviews are positive against 80% of Planimeter 55. Measure on map.'s.
Geo Elevation ships an update monthly, Planimeter 55. Measure on map. every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Geo Elevation | Planimeter 55. Measure on map. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) | 4.4 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ObjectGraph LLC | Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko |
Customer experience
Geo Elevation
Planimeter 55. Measure on map.
In-app purchases
Geo Elevation
No in-app purchases
Planimeter 55. Measure on map.
- Pro pack.$1.991 Month
- Pro pack.$6.991 Year
- Pro Pack$9.99
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