# SimpleMapCreator vs Measure Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleMapCreator | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seiji Nagano](https://appshunter.io/developer/689628441) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleMapCreator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemapcreator/id713163900)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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