Comparison

Bearing vs GPS Measure Distance Map

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

Head to head
About

Bearing

Features
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Bearing is a professional-grade compass and altimeter app designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, photographers, and anyone who needs accurate navigation and elevation data. PRECISION COMPASS - True north and magnetic north display with real-time heading - Automatic magnetic declination correction for accurate navigation - Multiple azimuth units including degrees, gradians, and milliradians - Smooth, responsive compass dial with cardinal and intercardinal directions - Heading accuracy indicator for reliable orientation ACCURATE ALTIMETER - GPS-based altitude measurement with EGM96 geoid correction - Barometric pressure display in hPa for weather awareness - Real-time vertical accuracy indicator - Support for meters and feet units - Altitude above mean sea level (AMSL) calculation COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATES - Multiple coordinate format support: - Decimal Degrees (DD) - Degrees Decimal Minutes (DMM) - Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) - British National Grid (OSGB) - Swiss Grid (CH1903) - Easy copy and share functionality - Horizontal and vertical accuracy display SUN POSITION DATA - Accurate sunrise and sunset times for your location - Day length calculation - Civil dawn and dusk times - Solar noon indicator - Day and night status display - Sun position visualization PROFESSIONAL TOOLS - Precision bubble level for surface leveling - Angle measurement tool with lock function - Pitch and roll display in degrees - Magnetic field strength indicator - Calibration status monitoring BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS - Clean, readable interface optimized for outdoor use - Multiple color themes including night vision mode - Works offline after initial GPS lock - Low battery consumption design - Apple Watch companion app included PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the complete toolkit: - All coordinate formats (UTM, MGRS, OSGB, Swiss Grid) - EGM96 corrected altitude for true elevation - Bubble level and angle measurement tools - Magnetic field analysis - Additional color themes - Priority support PERFECT FOR - Hiking and trekking adventures - Camping and backpacking trips - Photography location scouting - Geocaching expeditions - Surveying and mapping - Search and rescue operations - Aviation and marine navigation - Construction and carpentry projects Whether you are summiting a peak, navigating a trail, or simply need to know which direction you are facing, Bearing provides the precision tools you need with a professional interface designed for real-world use. Download Bearing today and navigate with confidence. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GPS Measure Distance Map

Easily measure land areas, distances, and boundaries directly on a map. Draw points, calculate perimeter and distance, and save your measurements with notes. Export data in various formats for outdoor projects and property planning.

Highlights
  • Measure land areas and distances
  • Draw measurement points on map
  • Calculate area and perimeter
  • Use GPS location
  • Save and organize measurements
  • Export data (PDF, CSV, geometry)
  • Switch map styles
Features
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Measure land areas, distances, and boundaries directly on the map. Area Measure helps you draw measurement points on a map and instantly calculate area, perimeter, and distance values. Use it for fields, plots, property boundaries, outdoor projects, routes, and quick map-based measurements where accuracy and clarity matter. Start a measurement, tap points on the map, use your current GPS location when needed, switch map styles, check GPS accuracy, save measurements, organize them by project or category, add notes, and export useful files such as map images, PDF reports, CSV data, and geometry formats. Area Measure is designed for landowners, field workers, gardeners, contractors, hikers, planners, real estate users, and anyone who needs a simple way to measure space on a map. Your measurements and preferences are stored locally on your device. The app does not require an account, does not use advertising, and does not track you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ern.digital/areameasure/terms Privacy Policy: https://ern.digital/areameasure/privacy

Screenshots

Bearing4 screens
GPS Measure Distance Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Measure Distance Map at none against Bearing's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. Bearing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GPS Measure Distance Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Bearing versus GPS Measure Distance Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBearingGPS Measure Distance Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDLYEren Arda Carboga

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bearing

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
None

GPS Measure Distance Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bearing free?
Bearing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Measure Distance Map free?
GPS Measure Distance Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bearing or GPS Measure Distance Map have ads?
Neither Bearing nor GPS Measure Distance Map shows ads.

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