Comparison

MapPath Pro vs Map Area Calculator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapPath Pro

Record your trips with live speed, altitude, and pace. Measure distances, areas, and perimeters by placing points on the map. Import and export data in various formats.

Highlights
  • Record trips with live speed and altitude
  • Measure distances, areas, and perimeters
  • Import/export tracks and measures
  • Display multiple tracks and measures
  • Customizable map types and units
  • Widgets and Live Activities support
Features
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MapPath is an easy-to-use app allowing you to record your trips. It displays your track, your position and live information such as your speed, altitude and average speed/pace. MapPath is also an utility that allows you to establish directions, measure distances, surface areas and perimeters by dragging pins (points) on the map. # GPS Tracker Features : - record your run: time, distance, altitude, speed, average speed, average pace - pause and resume recording as needed - display your track on the map - display charts of your altitude, speed and pace - location and heading tracking - cut portion of the track - display simultaneously several tracks on the map - change color of each track on the map # Measures Features : - directions up to 30 steps - measure distances, surface areas and perimeters using pins (points) on the map - add point to your measure by taping and holding the map - display simultaneously several measures on the map - change color of each measure on the map # Import / Export Features : - import and export tracks and measures as KML, KMZ, ITN, GPX and CSV files # Options : - gps accuracy options - system of units options : speed, distance, altitude, coordinates - map types selection : Apple standard & satellite (3D) maps, OpenStreetMap, OpenSeaMap and custom maps - options to show Traffic and Points of Interest # And also : - Dark Mode - Split View and Slide Over multitasking on iPad - Widgets and Live Activities displaying informations about your current location or current tracking directly from your lock screen, home screen or the Dynamic Island (since iPhone 14) MapPath use iCloud to automatically keep in sync your tracks and measures across your devices. If you have any problem, suggestion, please feel free to contact me at contact@julienroze.fr Note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Map Area Calculator

Easily estimate land and field areas using GPS coordinates. Calculate distances between points and get results in multiple units. Premium features include saving measurements, adding notes, attaching photos, and calculating prices.

Highlights
  • Estimate area from coordinates
  • Calculate distances between points
  • Multiple unit conversions (sq meters, acres, etc.)
  • Save areas with notes and pictures (premium)
  • Calculate price based on area (premium)
  • Share as map image or KML (premium)
  • Switch to Google Maps (In-App Purchase)
Features
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Marea turns any map into a precise area and distance calculator. Measure fields, plots, rooftops, lawns and lakes — anything you can see from above — in seconds. FOUR WAYS TO MEASURE - Tap to drop pins around a region and get its area instantly. - Draw a freeform shape with your finger and Marea traces the outline. - Walk the perimeter and GPS drops pins automatically as you go. - Auto-detect plots — tap to find buildings, fields and parks already on the map and turn one into a measurement in a single tap. RESULTS IN EVERY UNIT Area in square meters, square feet, acres, hectares, square kilometers and square miles — plus the distance between every point. TRACTOR MODE Turn your phone into a field-coverage guide. Set your implement width and speed, then drive: Marea records each pass, draws your covered area live, and tracks total distance and worked acreage. Pause, resume and save passes. GRID OVERLAY Drop a measured grid over any plot to plan rows, sections or spacing — horizontal, vertical or both, with the spacing, direction and color up to you. PROJECT AN AREA Pin a saved plot to the centre of the screen at its real size, then pan and rotate around it to plan, compare or align on the ground. ORGANIZE & ESTIMATE - Save your areas and revisit them anytime - Drop labeled markers on the points that matter - Keep a to-do list for every area - Add notes and attach photos - Estimate prices by multiplying any rate by the measured area SHARE ANYWHERE Send a web link to any saved area — anyone can open it in a browser to see the polygon, its size and details. You can also export a KML file or share a map image or PDF. BUILT FOR THE FIELD AND THE JOB SITE Made for farmers, agronomists, roofers, pavers, landscapers, surveyors and real-estate pros: - Estimate roofing, asphalt, paving, turf and seeding quantities - Check property lines, lot sizes and parcels - Plan plots, gardens and farmland Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://mapareacalculator.com/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

MapPath Pro4 screens
Map Area Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Map Area Calculator at Free against MapPath Pro's $1.99. Map Area Calculator also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 4) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). MapPath Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Map Area Calculator is free to download; MapPath Pro costs $1.99 up front. Map Area Calculator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MapPath Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Area Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Area Calculator has 4.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MapPath Pro versus Map Area Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPath ProMap Area Calculator
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better76.4% of reviews
Number of ratings44.8K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien RozéApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

MapPath Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%

Map Area Calculator

All ratings4,795 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative19.1%

Bugs and requests

MapPath Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Map Area Calculator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Difficulty dropping/moving pins accurately
  • Inability to save or export data
  • Inconsistent unit conversions
  • GPS/location not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add visualization tools (e.g., overlays, multiple plots)
  • Improve measurement precision and customization
  • Integrate with other apps/services
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Enhance GPS/location accuracy

In-app purchases

None

MapPath Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Map Area Calculator

Subscriptions6
  • Map Area Calculator Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Map Area Calculator Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Marea Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Map Area Calculator Pro$19.991 Month
  • Marea Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Map Area Calculator Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Marea Premium Lifetime$39.99
  • Marea Premium$59.99

Questions

Is MapPath Pro free?
MapPath Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Area Calculator free?
Map Area Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapPath Pro or Map Area Calculator?
Map Area Calculator is rated higher. MapPath Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Map Area Calculator averages 4.5 from 4.8K ratings.
Do MapPath Pro or Map Area Calculator have ads?
Neither MapPath Pro nor Map Area Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapPath Pro or Map Area Calculator?
MapPath Pro ships an update monthly, and Map Area Calculator monthly. Most recently, MapPath Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and Map Area Calculator on November 6, 2026.

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