Comparison

MapRoku vs MapDraw

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MapRoku

Features
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【MapRoku – Draw, Measure, Record on the Map】 MapRoku is a map drawing and measurement app tailored to your lifestyle. Intuitive Drawing Tools Easily draw routes and areas on the map by switching between free drawing mode and point-to-point drawing mode. Instant Measurement Function Accurately calculates the distance and area of the drawn routes. Data Management and Sharing Saved routes are managed in GeoJSON format, allowing you to review, edit, and share them later. The history function also lets you easily browse past records. Multilingual Support Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese. Its intuitive operation and beautiful design provide a comfortable experience for users both domestically and internationally. With MapRoku, your travel records and outdoor activities become more enjoyable and efficient. Take the first step toward new discoveries and record keeping!

About

MapDraw

Measure distances by drawing lines on a map. Ideal for planning routes or any situation requiring precise measurements.

Highlights
  • Draw lines on map
  • Measure distances
  • Route planning
  • No tracking
  • No third-party libraries
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Draw lines on a map to measure distances - I use it for scouting new running routes, but it's handy for all sorts of purposes too. No tracking, third-party libraries, or other nonsense. It does exactly what it says on the tin, and nothing more.

Screenshots

MapRoku4 screens
MapDraw4 screens

Verdict

The call

MapRoku and MapDraw are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MapRoku ships an update every 4 days, MapDraw every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MapRoku versus MapDraw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRokuMapDraw
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUUSUKE HARASAWAErik Terwan

In-app purchases

None

MapRoku

No in-app purchases

None

MapDraw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapRoku free?
MapRoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapDraw free?
MapDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapRoku or MapDraw have ads?
Neither MapRoku nor MapDraw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MapRoku or MapDraw?
MapRoku ships an update every 4 days, and MapDraw every 5 days. Most recently, MapRoku was updated on August 20, 2026 and MapDraw on September 9, 2026.

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