Comparison

MapRuler for paper map vs Firespot

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

Head to head
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MapRuler for paper map

Features
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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)

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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.

Screenshots

MapRuler for paper map3 screens
Firespot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MapRuler for paper map versus Firespot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRuler for paper mapFirespot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermitsunori oishiMatej Drlicka

In-app purchases

None

MapRuler for paper map

No in-app purchases

None

Firespot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapRuler for paper map free?
MapRuler for paper map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firespot free?
Firespot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapRuler for paper map or Firespot have ads?
MapRuler for paper map shows ads; Firespot does not.
Which is updated more often, MapRuler for paper map or Firespot?
MapRuler for paper map ships an update every 6 months, and Firespot weekly. Most recently, MapRuler for paper map was updated on September 17, 2026 and Firespot on July 28, 2026.

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