Measuring Tape vs Spaceless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Measuring Tape
Measure the shortest air distance between two points using GPS with high accuracy. Track your progress like a physical tape measure, with distances shown in multiple units. Ideal for outdoor measurements of land, properties, and sports fields.
- GPS-based distance measurement
- Measures air distance
- Maximum available accuracy
- Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles
- Continuous distance counters
- Direction arrow to starting point
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This application measures the shortest (air) distance between point A and point B using GPS, with the maximum available accuracy. Distances are displayed in yards, meters, kilometers, and miles. Simply reset the ruler at point A and watch the distance counters increase as you move toward point B—just like using a real tape measure or ruler. Primary uses for approximate sizing and measuring include: Land, grounds, and properties Real estate Golf course yardage Sports facilities and tracks Air distance Other outdoor measurements The application is intended for outdoor use only and requires location services to be enabled. How to use: Go to the starting point (A) and press the RESET button to initialize the distance counters. Walk to the target point (B) while watching the distance counters increase. The point A arrow continuously shows the direction back to the starting point. You can close the application at any time during a measurement. When reopened, the application will continue the current measurement.
Spaceless
Discover direct distances to your favorite places, bypassing traditional routes. Save and share locations easily, with a convenient widget and watch app integration.
- Direct distance measurement
- Save favorite locations
- Search for places
- Share locations and distances
- Widget for nearby locations
- Watch app support
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Ever wondered the clearance between places instead of a route that gets you there? Just to see how far away it is? Spaceless shows all direct distances to your favorite locations and makes them easy to save. - Easily add your current location to the list. - Search for cities and places around you. - A live compass that points straight at any location. - See everything at once on the world map. - Get a notification when you arrive near a location you pick. - Keep the distance on your Lock Screen with a Live Activity. - Widgets in every size, including a map with your location pinned and the distance on it. - Complications and a full app on your wrist. - Everything syncs across your devices through iCloud. - Share your locations and distances. Icon credits: icons8.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Spaceless at Free against Measuring Tape's $1.99. Measuring Tape's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 69 months) and review sentiment (12% vs 0%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Spaceless is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, Spaceless every 69 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Measuring Tape | Spaceless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (400 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 69 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boris Kalinin | ritterfeld.com |
Customer experience
Measuring Tape
Spaceless
Bugs and requests
Measuring Tape
Reported bugs
3 issues- Reset button not visible or accessible
- App crashes or doesn't open
- Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent
Requested features
2 requests- Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
- Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)
Spaceless
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Measuring Tape
No in-app purchases
Spaceless
No in-app purchases
