Comparison

MapDraw vs How High Am I? Elevation

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

Head to head
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
Features
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MapDraw lets you draw lines directly on a map to measure distances quickly and accurately. I created it as a simple tool for planning and exploring routes without the overhead of complex navigation apps. Whether you’re scouting a new running route, planning a walk, or just curious about distances between points, it gives you a straightforward way to measure what’s on the map. Draw your route, and instantly see the total distance update as you go. No tracking, no accounts, and no third-party libraries. It does exactly what it says—and stays out of your way while doing it.

About

How High Am I? Elevation

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How High Am I? is a playful elevation app that shows how high you are above sea level. Whether you're hiking a mountain, exploring a new city, taking a road trip, or just curious about your elevation, open the app and see where you stand. FEATURES • Current Elevation See your current elevation above sea level in feet or meters. • Personal High Keep track of the highest elevation you've reached. • High History Save your highs and look back at where you've been. • Altitude Achievements Unlock achievements as you climb higher — from Getting Off the Ground and Gaining Altitude at 500 FT all the way to Mile High, Fourteener, and beyond. • Share Your High Create a branded share card showing your elevation and share it with friends. • Feet & Meters Choose the elevation unit that works for you. • Privacy First Your elevation history stays on your device. How High Am I? does not require an account. How High Am I? is supported by banner advertising. A one-time Remove Ads purchase is available for users who prefer an ad-free experience. Elevation readings depend on your device's location and sensor accuracy and may vary based on conditions. Go out. Climb high. Repeat.

Screenshots

MapDraw4 screens
How High Am I? Elevation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapDraw at none against How High Am I? Elevation's 1. MapDraw also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. How High Am I? Elevation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MapDraw versus How High Am I? Elevation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapDrawHow High Am I? Elevation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperErik TerwanTucker Innovation Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

MapDraw

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

How High Am I? Elevation

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is MapDraw free?
MapDraw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is How High Am I? Elevation free?
How High Am I? Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapDraw or How High Am I? Elevation have ads?
How High Am I? Elevation shows ads; MapDraw does not.

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