Map Measure Lite vs GPS Measure Distance Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Measure Lite
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Free preview of Map Measure. Use every measurement tool — distance, area, perimeter — on Apple's satellite map. Try the gestures, save sessions, switch units. When you need to export or share, upgrade once to the full version. WHAT'S INCLUDED (FREE) • Full distance and area mode on Apple Satellite + Hybrid maps • Tap-to-add points and pen-tool finger sweep for curves • Edit any point — drag to move, long-press to redraw the curve • Live distance pills and area / perimeter readouts • 8 length units and 8 area units, switchable any time • Address and place search via the magnifying glass • Save unlimited measurement sessions locally • Native iOS 26 Liquid Glass interface for iPhone and iPad WHAT REQUIRES THE FULL VERSION (ONE-TIME LIFETIME PRICE) • Export as PDF (with stats), PNG (with legend), CSV or GeoJSON • Share via Mail, Messages, Files or save to Photos • Unrestricted screenshots and screen recording NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO ADS Map Measure Lite is free forever. The full version is a one-time purchase — buy once, keep forever. No tracking, no analytics, no account required. ACCURACY NOTE Measurements use Apple's satellite imagery and geodetic calculations. Accuracy depends on the resolution of the underlying imagery in your area. For legal, surveying or construction-grade work, always confirm with a professional survey.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
Map Measure Lite and GPS Measure Distance Map 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Map Measure Lite | GPS Measure Distance Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Teller | Eren Arda Carboga |
In-app purchases
Map Measure Lite
No in-app purchases
GPS Measure Distance Map
No in-app purchases



