Distance Lite vs ai.Orthodrome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Distance Lite
Calculate the shortest distance or constant bearing between any two points on Earth. Select locations via GPS, coordinates, or a database, and visualize direction on a compass rose. Share results via email.
- Calculate shortest distance (orthodrome)
- Calculate distance with constant bearing (rhumb line)
- Select current location via GPS
- Enter latitude/longitude coordinates
- Select locations from GeoNames database
- Visualize bearing on compass rose
- Email distance results
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Find the distance and direction between any two places on earth (after upgrade). Features: - it calculates the shortest distance (on an orthodrome) or the distance with constant bearing (rhumb line or loxodrome) which you would follow by using a compass - you can select your current location, enter the latitude/longitude coordinates or select from a location from the GeoNames database - the bearing is visualized on a compass rose - e-mail the distance - support for the iPad multitasking (split view, ...)
ai.Orthodrome
Calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map and compare different routes. Export your route data in multiple formats or use the companion watch app for on-the-go navigation.
- Calculate orthodromes between points
- Compare orthodrome with loxodrome
- Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX
- Copy route data to clipboard
- Intuitive interface
- Watch version available
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Whether you’re a sailor, aviator, or traveler, this app is your ideal companion. Discover the reasons behind your flight’s route over Greenland with OrthoFinder! Discover OrthoFinder, the ultimate tool for quickly calculating the orthodrome (great-circle distance) on the map between selected points. Effortlessly export lists of segments with locations and desired courses in various formats, including PDF, CSV, GPX, or copy to clipboard. Compare orthodrome and loxodrome routes, and analyze the distance difference. The app also includes a watch version (excluding export options). Features: * Calculate orthodromes between points * Compare orthodrome with loxodrome and distance difference * Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard * Intuitive interface for easy navigation * Watch version available (export options not included) In-App Purchases: In the free version of the application, you initially have five available export options. Each export operation (whether to PDF, CSV, GPX, or clipboard) consumes one of these options. Once you reach the limit, you can purchase additional export options in increments of five or ten. Alternatively, you can opt for the full version, which eliminates all such limitations. * Free Version Export Limit: 5 exports initially available * Additional exports purchasable in increments of 5 or 10 Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ai.Orthodrome at 100% against Distance Lite's 0%. Distance Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Distance Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ai.Orthodrome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Distance Lite | ai.Orthodrome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Narcyz Adamus |
Customer experience
Distance Lite
ai.Orthodrome
In-app purchases
Distance Lite
- Distance Free Upgrade$0.99
ai.Orthodrome
- 5 Exports$1.99
- 10 Exports$2.99
- Full$19.99
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