Map Distance Measurement vs GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Map Distance Measurement
This app allows users to manually log GPS points and draw lines on a map to measure distances. It can share results on social media and offers battery-saving options by not using GPS continuously. The application does not operate in the background.
- Manual GPS logging
- Distance measurement on map
- Line drawing tool
- Share measurement results
- Current location retrieval
- Battery consumption reduction
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A free manual GPS logger distance measurement app that draws a line on a map to measure distance. You can share the measurement results on SNS. You can get the current location with GPS. You can reduce battery consumption without using GPS. The application does not run in the background.
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.
- GPS walking/driving measurement
- Manual point editing
- Add notes, photos, and custom objects
- Offline functionality
- Project saving and grouping
- Export to KML, KMZ, Shapefile
- Custom map layers
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GPS Fields Area Measure lets you accurately calculate distance, perimeter and area — even without internet. Mark any point with notes, photos or custom data. Ideal for field scouting, equipment tracking, land inspection or issue logging. Designed for: ------------- • Farmers & agronomists (field mapping, crop scouting, fertilizer & spray planning, issue logging) • Land surveyors & construction (fencing, irrigation layout) • Real estate & property teams (map parcels and store notes, photos & site info) Key Features: ------------- • One-tap GPS walking/driving measurement • Precise manual editing with point markers • Add notes, photos & custom objects • Fully offline — works anywhere • Save, group & edit projects • Export to KML, KMZ or Shapefile • Add custom map layers — drone imagery, raster maps or any WMS service • Elevation profiles & built-in compass What our users say: ------------------- “Best measuring app I’ve ever used. Replaced my expensive handheld GPS.” — John, USA “Perfect for remote areas with no signal.” — Maria, UK “Great for property inspections. All my notes, photos and boundaries are stored in one app — no more messy folders.” — Mark, Australia 4.6 stars from 11K+ reviews • Used in 150+ countries • Regular feature updates Download free. Unlock Premium for advanced tools and cloud storage. • Privacy policy: https://privacy.farmis.com/ • Terms of Use: https://privacy.farmis.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Map Distance Measurement at none against GPS Fields Area Measure Map's 11. Map Distance Measurement also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.1). GPS Fields Area Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 61). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. GPS Fields Area Measure Map sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Map Distance Measurement asks for nothing beyond the download.
GPS Fields Area Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Fields Area Measure Map has 13K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Map Distance Measurement's written reviews are positive against 56% of GPS Fields Area Measure Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Map Distance Measurement ships an update every 16 months, GPS Fields Area Measure Map fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Map Distance Measurement | GPS Fields Area Measure Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (61 ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 56.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Rento UAB |
Customer experience
Map Distance Measurement
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Bugs and requests
Map Distance Measurement
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent GPS accuracy
- Saved data disappearing after updates
- Login and registration issues
- Syncing problems across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to share or collaborate on measurements
- Improved data export options (e.g., PDF)
- More customization options for units and display
- Better tutorial or in-app guidance
In-app purchases
Map Distance Measurement
No in-app purchases
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
- Premium 1 week$4.997 Days
- Premium 1m.$5.991 Month
- Premium 1m.$9.991 Month
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- Premium 1m.$14.991 Month
- 1 month premium subscription$14.991 Month
- Premium 12m.7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 12 months premium subscription$34.991 Year
- Premium 12m.7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- 6 months premium subscription$58.996 Months
- Premium 12m.7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- 12 months premium subscription$70.991 Year
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