Comparison

MapPoint vs Map Ruler

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

Head to head
About

MapPoint

Measure distances between points on a map with a simple tap-and-hold interface. Get an instant distance summary for quick measurements.

Highlights
  • Measure distance between points
  • Tap and hold to set points
  • Instant distance summary
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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MapPoint is the simplest tool to measure the distance between two points on iOS map. Just press & hold on the screen to make a point and you will get the distance summary view. It's very easy to use!

About

Map Ruler

Measure distances, plot routes, and calculate areas directly on a map. This straightforward application allows you to easily create paths for running, walking, or cycling, and determine the size of various locations. It's designed for intuitive use with simple taps to get directions and automatic calculations.

Highlights
  • Plot running and walking routes
  • Calculate distance between objects
  • Measure area of buildings and roads
  • Calculate distance covered daily
  • Route calculation with unlimited markers
  • Straight-line distance measurement
  • Area calculation for any shape
Features
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Measure the distance traveled, plot your running route, calculate the area on the map, and much more! The application is convenient to use, as there is nothing superfluous in it, so you can easily create your first route. With simple taps on the map, the app will automatically get directions. Distances and routes are calculated automatically! The application is very simple, but it has many possibilities, here are some of them: 1. Create routes for running or walking; 2. Calculate the distance from an object to objects on the map; 3. Calculate the size of buildings, squares, roads, etc .; 4. Calculate the area of ​​territories or objects on the map; 5. Calculate the distance you covered in a day; 6. As well as other possibilities that you yourself can think of. There are three modes in the application: 1) "Route calculation" - by placing markers on the map the application will calculate routes between them. The number of markers that you can place on the map is unlimited. You can calculate the route for walking, bike or car. 2) "Calculate distance" - calculate the distance between markers in a straight line. 3) "Calculate the area on the map" - After you set three markers on the map, the application will calculate the area of ​​this triangle. You can calculate the area of ​​almost any shape on the map. You can use these modes in different ways, it all depends on your imagination!

Screenshots

MapPoint3 screens
Map Ruler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Map Ruler at 3.8 against MapPoint's 1.0. Map Ruler also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). MapPoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) 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. Map Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapPoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map Ruler holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Ruler has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MapPoint's written reviews are positive against 42% of Map Ruler's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MapPoint versus Map Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapPointMap Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)3.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings318 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB89 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNarong AuntheeSergey Irgeshov

Customer experience

MapPoint

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Map Ruler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.9%

In-app purchases

None

MapPoint

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Map Ruler

One-time1
  • Disable ads$4.99

Questions

Is MapPoint free?
MapPoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Map Ruler free?
Map Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapPoint or Map Ruler?
Map Ruler is rated higher. MapPoint averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Map Ruler averages 3.8 from 18 ratings.
Do MapPoint or Map Ruler have ads?
Map Ruler shows ads; MapPoint does not.

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