SketchMap vs Radius On Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SketchMap
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SketchMap is a doodle application that allows you to draw freely on a map. Whether it is a travel deal or a playful doodle, you can intuitively express your ideas on the map. There are no complicated functions, it is simple and anyone can use it immediately. Enjoy new discoveries and creative moments with SketchMap.
Radius On Map
Easily visualize distances with a clear radius around any map pin. Set multiple circles to compare, search locations, and explore what's within a specific range. Offers standard and satellite map views with automatic pin saving for quick access.
- Set up to three radius circles per pin
- Location search and exploration
- Standard and satellite map views
- Automatic pin saving
- Distance comparison
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Quickly visualize a clear radius around any pin you place on the map! Features: - You can set up to three radius circles for a single pin, making it easy to compare multiple distances at the same time. - Includes location search and exploration tools, so you can instantly check what’s within a certain distance from you or any other location. - Offers both standard map views and satellite imagery for a more interactive and visually appealing experience. - Pins are saved automatically, allowing you to revisit them whenever you need. Use Cases: - When house hunting, check the distance from potential homes to schools, grocery stores, train stations, and more by placing pins and seeing the radius. - For dating apps, visualize where someone might be based on the distance shown. - Great for gamers (e.g., Airline Manager) to get a quick visual estimate of flight ranges from a hub airport. - Check compliance zones: Visualize important boundaries like delivery areas or the 150 air-mile radius for driver logs. - Plan trips by identifying tourist attractions or landmarks within a specific radius around your destination. - Use it for education, like geography or social studies projects, to explore what’s within a given range of a location. - Plan walking or jogging routes by setting a radius from your starting point. - Choose event locations easily by pinpointing areas that are central and convenient for all attendees. - During emergencies, map out evacuation zones to understand which residents fall within the range of nearby shelters. This app is perfect for simplifying exploration, planning, and decision-making!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SketchMap at 13.0 against Radius On Map's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SketchMap ships an update every 8 days, Radius On Map every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SketchMap | Radius On Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsumi Oikawa | takeshi ogawa |
In-app purchases
SketchMap
No in-app purchases
Radius On Map
No in-app purchases









