Comparison

Distance Map vs Maps Ruler

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

Head to head
About

Distance Map

Features
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Distance Map measures distances and land areas right on the map. Tap two points and the straight-line distance appears instantly β€” in miles or kilometers, on satellite view, with no account and no setup. Area works differently: calculating the size of a field, lot or plot needs at least three points, so more points (up to 300 per measurement) and every area result are part of Premium. Here is exactly what you get in each. FREE β€’ Straight-line distance between 2 points β€’ Miles, kilometers and meters β€” the app opens in your country's units and remembers your choice β€’ Satellite and hybrid map views, so you can see the real edge you are tracing β€’ Drop a point at your current location β€’ Save your measurements, name them and reopen them any time β€’ Search any address or place and drop a pin right there β€’ Supported by ads PREMIUM β€’ Up to 300 points per measurement β€” trace routes, fence lines and full property boundaries, with perimeter β€’ LAND AREA calculation from 3 or more points β€’ Area units: acres, hectares and dΓΆnΓΌm (decare), alongside mΒ² and kmΒ² β€’ Measure by walking β€” points drop automatically as you walk the edge of a field β€’ Auto-trace from satellite β€” tap inside a roof, pool or field and the outline is drawn for you β€’ Export as KML, GPX or CSV for Google Earth, GPS devices or a spreadsheet β€’ Share your measurement as an image β€’ Nautical miles β€’ No ads HOW IT WORKS 1. Search for an address or move the map where you need it 2. Tap the map to drop a pin, then a second one β€” the distance is shown right away 3. Switch to satellite view to follow a real boundary instead of a road map 4. With Premium, keep adding points to close a shape and read its area PERFECT FOR β€’ Point-to-point checks: how far one place is from another, free and without signing up β€’ Estimating a fence line, cable run or irrigation length β€’ Checking the size of a plot, lot or field before you buy (area needs Premium) β€’ Real estate: compare the listed acreage of a property with the map (Premium) β€’ Quick acreage and hectare surveys of gardens, roofs, paddocks and farms (Premium) β€’ Planning running, walking, cycling or sailing routes with several points (Premium) ABOUT PREMIUM Premium comes as a weekly or a yearly subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase β€” pay once with Lifetime and no subscription is required. Current prices are shown inside the app in your local currency. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them any time in your App Store account settings. GOOD TO KNOW Measurements are calculated from map coordinates and are meant for planning and estimating β€” not for legal, cadastral or land-registry purposes. An internet connection is required, since the maps are loaded online. Privacy Policy: https://www.gamersimulation.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Maps Ruler

Features
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Maps Ruler is a practical map measurement tool for distance, area, perimeter, circles, and route planning. MEASURE ON ANY VISIBLE MAP β€’ Measure distance with two or more points β€’ Calculate area and perimeter with three or more points β€’ Draw a circle by setting its center and radius β€’ Tap points or draw continuously to trace paths, boundaries, fields, plots, properties, and custom shapes β€’ Edit points, inspect segment distances, and use undo or redo while you work LOCATION SUPPORT β€’ Find your current position on the map β€’ Measure places on the map without being physically there SAVE AND ORGANIZE YOUR WORK β€’ Save, name, reopen, and update measurements β€’ Review recent sessions and saved records β€’ Switch between normal, satellite, and terrain map views β€’ Search for places and addresses β€’ Choose metric, imperial, or nautical units, including meters, kilometers, miles, yards, feet, hectares, acres, and more SHARE AND EXPORT Export map data in KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, or GPX formats for compatible map, GIS, Google Earth, and GPS apps. Back up and restore saved records when you need to transfer them. USE MAPS RULER FOR β€’ Fields, farms, orchards, pastures, gardens, and plots β€’ Property boundaries, fence lines, and perimeters β€’ Walking, running, hiking, cycling, swimming, and boating routes β€’ Golf holes, fairways, and target distances β€’ Preliminary planning for landscaping, construction, roofs, solar layouts, and site work β€’ Ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and coastlines β€’ Roads, access routes, paths, and other custom shapes MAPS RULER PRO Upgrade for an ad-free experience, unlimited saved measurements, circle and precision tools, professional GIS export, and backup and restore. Monthly and yearly options are available. Prices and trial availability may vary by region. Maps Ruler does not require an account. Saved measurements and preferences remain on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Map results depend on map data, zoom level, and point placement. Current-location accuracy depends on the GPS signal. Maps Ruler is intended for practical map-based measurements and preliminary estimates. For legal boundaries or professional surveying, use certified survey data and equipment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Distance Map4 screens
Maps Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maps Ruler at every 5 days against Distance Map's every 2 weeks. Maps Ruler also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Distance Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Maps Ruler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Maps Ruler every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Distance Map versus Maps Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance MapMaps Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa KandemirMobileRise

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Distance Map

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
2 purchases

Maps Ruler

Subscriptions2
  • Maps Ruler Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Maps Ruler Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Distance Map free?
Distance Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maps Ruler free?
Maps Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distance Map or Maps Ruler have ads?
Both Distance Map and Maps Ruler show ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Map or Maps Ruler?
Distance Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maps Ruler every 5 days. Most recently, Distance Map was updated on October 31, 2026 and Maps Ruler on October 31, 2026.

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