MapRuler for paper map vs Firespot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapRuler for paper map
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Mapruler is application to measure the distance of a map in the trip magazines. ※ Attention: I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the scales. ■ How to use: ・ You set a scale and put iPhone on a map.(Step1) ・ When you drag a scale, a light blue indicator will be displayed. ・ You drag it to the position that you want to measure.(Step2) ・ The measured value are displayed with the "distance" "travel time". ※ When the time required is within one minute, it is displayed with one minute. ・ You can choose speed among 3km/h, 4km/h, 5km/h. ・ The measured value are added when you tap the button "add". The result is displayed by a total value.(Step3) ・ When you tap a "reset" button, measured value, an indicator are reset. ・ You can lock a reduced scale with a switch. Sorry, an advertisement is displayed during unlocking. ・ When you finish application, a total value, measurements, the indicator are reset. ■ Reduced scale setting method ・ The choice of the reduced scale with the picker. Please choose the reduced scale that you want to set among a picker. ・ Input of the reduced scale denominator You tap an "input" button. and you tap “scale" button. You input a reduced scale denominator, and you tap "Done" button. A scale is displayed in a locked state. ・ Input of the distance You tap an "input" button. and you tap “distance" button. You input distance (m) for 1cm in the map, and you tap "Done" button. A scale is displayed in a locked state. ■ Specification of Mapruler - reduced scale setting range 1:100〜1:200,000 - Maximum total value 999km - Indication of the distance under 100m unit of distance:m(one decimal places) over 100m〜under 1000m unit of distance:m over 1000m unit of distance:km(three decimal places)
Firespot
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Firespot helps you discover and book firepits all across Slovakia. Public firepits — free, no booking needed. Just show up. Private firepits — book a cozy spot from local hosts in a few clicks, with secure payment. What's inside: • Interactive map of nearby firepits • Filter by type, amenities, and availability • Secure online booking and payment for private spots • Reviews and ratings from other campers • Add your own firepit to the community map • Booking and payout management for hosts Whether it's an afternoon cookout or a night under the stars — Firespot helps you find the right spot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Firespot at none against MapRuler for paper map's shown. Firespot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapRuler for paper map ships an update every 6 months, Firespot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapRuler for paper map | Firespot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mitsunori oishi | Matej Drlicka |
In-app purchases
MapRuler for paper map
No in-app purchases
Firespot
No in-app purchases



