# Planimeter GPS Area Measure vs Forms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planimeter GPS Area Measure at 53% against Forms's 0%. Planimeter GPS Area Measure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Forms's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planimeter GPS Area Measure sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Forms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planimeter GPS Area Measure holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planimeter GPS Area Measure has 491 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Planimeter GPS Area Measure's written reviews are positive against 0% of Forms's.

Planimeter GPS Area Measure ships an update every 5 weeks, Forms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planimeter GPS Area Measure | Forms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-gps-area-measure/id896375350/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **491** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VisTech.Projects LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/620969851) | [Pratheesh Bennet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548251165) |

## What reviewers say

### Planimeter GPS Area Measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-gps-area-measure/id896375350)

Measure distances, areas, and perimeters on a map using manual input or GPS tracking. This tool is ideal for outdoor activities, land surveying, and various professional applications requiring accurate spatial calculations. Save and share your measurements in KML format.

**Highlights:** Measure distance, area, and perimeter, Manual and GPS tracking measurement, Save and share measurements in KML, Metric and Imperial units, GPS accuracy settings, Current location search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Convenient way to measure areas
- 🚀 Great for planning land projects
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🐛 Location detection issues
- 🐛 Outdated satellite imagery
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 👎 Difficult to use, cryptic interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent location tracking
- Saved files losing data/points
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter coordinates
- Improve zoom and pin placement accuracy
- Implement ability to delete/move pins
- Integrate with cloud storage for file sharing
- Add support for circular measurements


### Forms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forms-spreadsheet-integration/id1585552942)

Instantly create smart forms with AI or design your own. Customize templates, scan paper forms, and export data to Google Sheets, Excel, or PDFs. Offers offline use and professional branding options.

**Highlights:** AI-powered form creation, Customizable form templates, Scan and digitize paper forms, Export data to Google Sheets, Excel, PDF, Offline form building and filling, Add branding elements to PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Build Unlimited Forms & Fields | $1.99 | per month |
| One-time purchase for lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Export Features | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planimeter GPS Area Measure free?

Planimeter GPS Area Measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Forms free?

Forms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planimeter GPS Area Measure or Forms?

Planimeter GPS Area Measure is rated higher. Planimeter GPS Area Measure averages 4.2 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Forms averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Planimeter GPS Area Measure or Forms have ads?

Forms shows ads; Planimeter GPS Area Measure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planimeter GPS Area Measure or Forms?

Planimeter GPS Area Measure ships an update every 5 weeks, and Forms every 3 days. Most recently, Planimeter GPS Area Measure was updated on September 30, 2026 and Forms on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*