Radius Map vs Scan Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radius Map
This map application allows users to pinpoint locations and measure distances from specified points. It's useful for real estate listings, choosing residential areas, and planning events like marathons.
- Measure distance from map points
- Record specific locations
- Real estate property distance checking
- Residential area selection tool
- Event planning (e.g., marathon courses)
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It is a map application that can confirm the distance from the place specified on the map. Uses · By entering information such as "how many meters from the library" and "how many meters from the school" on the real estate website, you can check the detailed location of the property. · It can be used as a tool for choosing a place that you want to live, such as how many meters from the grocery store, how many meters from the school. · It can be used for selecting water supply and check points for marathon course. If you have any other ideas for other uses or if you want to add additional functions for new usage please contact us!
Scan Base
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Scan Base is the fastest way to turn your paper documents into a searchable, organized digital library. Snap a photo with your iPhone and Scan Base automatically detects edges, crops, and enhances the result so every scan looks clean. Save it to the cloud and access your documents from any of your devices. KEY FEATURES • Smart document scanner — automatic edge detection, multi-page captures, and crisp output. • Organize with categories — receipts, invoices, IDs, contracts, and custom folders. • On-device OCR — extract text from any scan so it becomes searchable. Find that receipt by what's printed on it, not just by file name. Your scan content never leaves your device for recognition. • Cloud backup — sign in once and your documents follow you to every device. • Export your way — share as JPEG images for quick attachments, or generate a single PDF from multi-page scans. • Built for privacy — biometric app lock keeps your library safe even when your phone is unlocked. Delete documents (or your entire account) anytime. • Continue without an account — try the app right away in guest mode. Create an account whenever you're ready. SCAN BASE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock everything: • Unlimited daily scans • OCR text extraction on every document • PDF export, including bulk export of multiple documents into one combined PDF • Unlimited cloud backup Subscription options: • Pro Monthly — billed monthly, cancel anytime • Pro Yearly — best value, billed once per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in your Apple ID account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Free users can scan one document per day, keep one document in the cloud, and export as JPEG. Privacy Policy: https://babachip.github.io/scanbase-legal/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have feedback or need help? Open Settings > Send feedback inside the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radius Map at none against Scan Base's 2. Scan Base's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Scan Base sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Radius Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
Radius Map ships an update every 14 months, Scan Base every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radius Map | Scan Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (469 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Climb App | HAKTAN POLAT |
Bugs and requests
Radius Map
Reported bugs
6 issues- GPS arrow icon spins continuously without locating user
- App becomes unusable after version 2.0 upgrade
- Deleted radius areas still appear on map after deletion
- Location settings only show 'when I share' option
- App crashes or fails to function after recent updates
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- Inaccurate distance measurements reported
Requested features
10 requests- Support for miles and imperial units (feet, miles, half-miles)
- Support for kilometers as an alternative metric option
- Ability to input decimal values and fractions for precise measurements
- Customizable default distance setting
- Fill color options for radius circles (not just outlines)
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- Ability to label and search dropped pins
- Increase maximum radius limit beyond 5km
- Improve radius visibility on satellite view
- Add comprehensive user instructions/tutorial
- Allow location detection at current position with radius option
Scan Base
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Radius Map
No in-app purchases
Scan Base
- Scan Base Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
- Scan Base Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year









