# Measuring Tape vs GeoBallistics

Measuring Tape and GeoBallistics both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of GeoBallistics's written reviews are positive against 12% of Measuring Tape's. GeoBallistics also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Measuring Tape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GeoBallistics is free to download; Measuring Tape costs $1.99 up front. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Measuring Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Measuring Tape against 3.9 for GeoBallistics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 401 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Measuring Tape's written reviews are positive against 65% of GeoBallistics's.

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, GeoBallistics every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Measuring Tape | GeoBallistics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145/reviews)** | [3.9 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **65.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Kalinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/400047582) | [Vortex Optics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324210280) |

## What reviewers say

### Measuring Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape/id547095145)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS-based distance measurement, Measures air distance, Maximum available accuracy, Distances in yards, meters, kilometers, miles, Continuous distance counters, Direction arrow to starting point

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works well
- ⭐ Excellent for shooting sports
- ⭐ Quick way to get distance measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't work on newer iPhones
- 🚫 Reset button not visible or accessible
- 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
- 🚫 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Reset button not visible or accessible
- App crashes or doesn't open
- Measurements are inaccurate or inconsistent

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose true north or magnetic north
- Provide more measurement options (bearing, heading, etc.)


### GeoBallistics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoballistics/id972536756)

This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for rifle shooting. It allows users to create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather hardware for atmospheric data, and build/save satellite imagery range cards. Features include a movers calculator, holdover calculator, and Coriolis effect auto-calculation.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Rifle Profiles, Atmospheric Data Integration, Satellite Imagery Range Cards, Movers Calculator, Holdover Calculator, Advanced Ballistics Solver, Coriolis Effect Auto-Calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WINDmeter Compatibility | Free | one-time |
| BallisticARC PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accurate ballistic solutions
- 💡 Seamless integration with Vortex hardware
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky navigation and UI
- 🐛 Inaccurate windage and elevation solutions
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with dark mode
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to edit rifle profiles
- Inability to connect with Vortex rangefinder
- Crashes on launch for some users

**Requested features**

- Option to display ballistic charts in inches
- Support for reticles from other manufacturers
- Downloadable offline map data
- Apple Watch companion app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Measuring Tape free?

Measuring Tape costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GeoBallistics free?

GeoBallistics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics?

Measuring Tape is rated higher. Measuring Tape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while GeoBallistics averages 3.9 from 250 ratings.

### Do Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics have ads?

Neither Measuring Tape nor GeoBallistics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Measuring Tape or GeoBallistics?

Measuring Tape ships an update every 5 months, and GeoBallistics every 9 days. Most recently, Measuring Tape was updated on November 1, 2026 and GeoBallistics on November 1, 2026.

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