CircleMap vs Field Maps Measure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CircleMap
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CircleMap helps you visualize distance and coverage around places by placing pins and concentric circles on a map. Search for a place or address, or touch and hold the map to add a pin. Add circles with any radius and compare how areas around multiple locations overlap. Key features: • Create and name multiple map sets • Adjust circle radius, color, opacity, and pin design • Switch between detailed maps, satellite imagery, and full-screen mode • Manage pins and circles from a clear list A one-time CircleMap Pro purchase unlocks unlimited map sets, iCloud backup and restore, and import and export of .circlemap files. Use CircleMap to explore commuting areas, plan meeting points and trips, or simply understand distances around places that matter to you.
Field Maps Measure
Quickly measure land area, distance, and perimeter using satellite maps and GPS. Ideal for outdoor professionals needing precise measurements without physical site visits. Export data in various formats for easy sharing and integration.
- Measure area, perimeter, and distance
- Tap-to-place vertices on satellite maps
- GPS Walk Mode for tracing perimeters
- Attach photos and notes to measurements
- Organize plots with folders and custom colors
- Export data in multiple formats (KML, GeoJSON, etc.)
- Offline cached map tiles
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Measure any field, lawn, roof, or property in 30 seconds — without ever leaving your truck. Landmetr is the GPS land area calculator and field measurement app for outdoor pros. Tap a few corners on the satellite map and see exact area, perimeter, and distance instantly. Landmetr is a GPS land area calculator and field measurement app built for farmers, landscapers, roofers, solar installers, surveyors, and anyone who needs to know how big a piece of land is — without walking it, guessing it, or squinting at Google Earth on a desktop. Think of it as a modern measuring wheel that fits in your pocket. WHY LANDMETR • Measure any field in under a minute — no more pacing, no more measuring wheels • Acreage you can stake your job on — accurate to within a few feet using high-resolution satellite imagery • Every plot in one place — folders, photos, notes, and color-coded markers for fast recall • Share with one tap — export as KML, GeoJSON, GPX, CSV, or image to send to clients or import into other tools HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Landmetr and find your land on the satellite map 2. Tap each corner of the field, building, or boundary you want to measure 3. See exact area, perimeter, and distance instantly — in your preferred units FEATURES • Three measurement modes — Field (area + perimeter), Distance (path length), and Marker (single GPS point) • Tap-to-place vertices on a Google Maps satellite view • GPS Walk Mode — walk the perimeter and let your phone trace it for you • Drag any corner to fine-tune, tap midpoints to insert new vertices, full undo and redo • Photos attached to every measurement, straight from camera or library • Notes and descriptions for every plot • Folders to organize jobs by client, property, or season • Per-measurement custom colors so plots are easy to tell apart on the map • Metric and Imperial units — square meters, ares, hectares, square kilometers, square feet, square yards, acres, meters, kilometers, feet, yards, miles • Export to KML, GeoJSON, GPX, CSV, and JPG image • Import KML, GPX, GeoJSON, and CSV files from other tools • Cached map tiles work offline once an area has been viewed PERFECT FOR • Farmers and landowners — plan fertilizer, seed, irrigation, and crop yields • Landscapers — quote lawns, mulch, sod, and hardscape jobs in seconds • Roofers and solar installers — estimate roof area from above before climbing a ladder • Construction crews — measure job sites, excavation areas, and material zones • Real estate agents — verify lot sizes for listings and showings • Surveyors and inspectors — fast preliminary measurements before a formal survey • Hunters, hikers, and ranchers — track land, trails, and pasture QUESTIONS, ANSWERED Q: Do I need cell signal to measure? A: You need a connection once to load satellite tiles for an area. After that, cached tiles and your saved measurements work offline. Q: How accurate is it? A: Measurements use Google Maps satellite imagery and your phone's GPS — accurate to within a few feet for typical fields, lots, and roofs. Walk Mode uses live GPS for on-the-ground precision. Q: Do I need to create an account? A: No. Landmetr is fully anonymous. No sign-up, no email, no password — just open the app and measure. PRIVACY No account, no sign-in, no tracking. Your measurements stay on your device. Stop pacing fields and squinting at desktop maps. Measure smarter with Landmetr. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/field-area-measure-app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/field-area-measure-app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
CircleMap and Field Maps Measure are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. CircleMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Field Maps Measure sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CircleMap | Field Maps Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1.1 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoki Hotta | Alexey Sakharov |
In-app purchases
CircleMap
- CircleMap Pro$2.99
Field Maps Measure
- Pro Version1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Pro Version7 Days trial$29.991 Year







