# Mipatek KML Viewer vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is rating: Measure Map at 4.7 against Mipatek KML Viewer's 3.7. Measure Map also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 52%). Mipatek KML Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mipatek KML Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Mipatek KML Viewer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Mipatek KML Viewer ships an update every 4 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mipatek KML Viewer | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipatek-kml-viewer/id965094006/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MIPATEK MIM MUH PLANLAMA INS YENILENEBILIR ENERJI ARGE YAZ DONANIM DAN SAN VE TIC LTD STI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479541592) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Mipatek KML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mipatek-kml-viewer/id965094006)

View KML or KMZ files on your device, compatible with AutoCAD and ArcGIS outputs. Get detailed route descriptions between your location and file points. Useful for professionals like architects and engineers to check site plans and locations without a computer.

**Highlights:** Display KML/KMZ files, Supports AutoCAD, NetCAD, ArcGIS outputs, 6° UTM system compatibility, Directions and route descriptions, Add files from other apps or USB, Start server for FTP/HTTP access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Measure Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674)

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area measurement, Multiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.), Save and view measurement sessions, Import/export KML, KMZ, CSV files, Support for UTM, MGRS, VN-2000 coordinates, Quick map type changes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertising | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export File | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
- 👍 Nice, simple and free
- 👍 Works great for validating measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
- 🐛 No export functionality even as a pro level subscriber
- 🐛 Seems to change to area mode without user involvement

**Reported bugs**

- Accidental touching of screen causes issues
- App switches to area mode unexpectedly
- Unable to close polygon for area measurement
- Screen rotation issue on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change/edit pin names
- Add option to switch to Apple Maps instead of Google
- Add support for Vietnamese coordinate system (VN2000)
- Improve instructions and UI for better discoverability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mipatek KML Viewer free?

Mipatek KML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mipatek KML Viewer or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Mipatek KML Viewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Mipatek KML Viewer or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Mipatek KML Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mipatek KML Viewer or Measure Map?

Mipatek KML Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mipatek KML Viewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Measure Map on October 24, 2026.

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