Comparison

SimpleMapCreator vs Measure Map

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

Head to head
About

SimpleMapCreator

Create simple maps with basic shapes, lines, and text. Customize object colors and save your creations to your device or share them on social media. Features undo/redo functionality and image import.

Highlights
  • Create maps with lines, squares, and circles
  • Add traffic lights and orientation marks
  • Insert text with 6 color options
  • Undo/redo up to 5 actions
  • Import images from camera roll
  • Save maps to camera roll or share on Facebook
Features
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This app is an application for creating simple map (map abbreviation). A simple straight line, square, circle, traffic lights mark, text only, It is an application that specializes in creating a simple map to be represented. You can write it, it will be the following objects. · Line (3 types) · Line image (2 types) · Square (filled square, white rectangle) · Circle (Open, fill, double circle) · Traffic Lights Mark · Orientation mark · Text The color of each object, 6 colors can only be. (Black, gray, red, yellow, blue, white) Undo, redo it, 5 times to have become possible. Image reading from camera roll. You can store the created map in the camera roll or post it to Facebook.

About

Measure Map

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

Highlights
  • Distance calculation between points
  • Area measurement
  • Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.)
  • Save and view measurement sessions
  • Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files
  • Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates
  • Quick map type changes
Features
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Measure Map is an application that supports a distance calculator to find out the distance between two or more points anywhere on the earth. In other words, the distance between A and B. Click once on the map to place the first marker, and then click again to position the second marker. The distance between the points will then be displayed. You can also build up a series of locations to find the total distance. A minimum of two markers are required to measure distance and a minimum of three markers to measure area. - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, feet, miles, and yards. - Area will be output in meters², kilometers², feet², nmi², yards² and acres. - Save and view measurement sessions - Import list coordinates to draw measurements on the map. - Import and export KML, KMZ, and CSV files. - Edit coordinates of measurement and Share them with other devices. + Support to quick change map type: normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid + Support UTM, MGRS, and VN-2000 coordinates. + Support coordinates at your position - The application uses some icons and designs on the website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com # logo reference from alpha.wallhaven.cc/wallpaper/379827 - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # github.com/Orderella/PopupDialog # material.io/tools/icons/ --- Thank you for using my app!

Screenshots

SimpleMapCreator4 screens
Measure Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against SimpleMapCreator's 3.8. Measure Map also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 48%) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 5). SimpleMapCreator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. SimpleMapCreator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of SimpleMapCreator's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SimpleMapCreator versus Measure Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleMapCreatorMeasure Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.5% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSeiji NaganoXuan Luong Do

Customer experience

SimpleMapCreator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive48.5%
Neutral12.1%
Negative39.4%

Measure Map

All ratings5,296 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

SimpleMapCreator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Measure Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Accidental touching of screen causes issues
  • App switches to area mode unexpectedly
  • Unable to close polygon for area measurement
  • Screen rotation issue on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to change/edit pin names
  • Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
  • Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
  • Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability

In-app purchases

None

SimpleMapCreator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Measure Map

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Advertising$5.99
  • Export File$5.99
  • Pro Version$7.99

Questions

Is SimpleMapCreator free?
SimpleMapCreator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Measure Map free?
Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimpleMapCreator or Measure Map?
Measure Map is rated higher. SimpleMapCreator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do SimpleMapCreator or Measure Map have ads?
Measure Map shows ads; SimpleMapCreator does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleMapCreator or Measure Map?
SimpleMapCreator ships an update every 3 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, SimpleMapCreator was updated on October 3, 2026 and Measure Map on October 9, 2026.

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