Comparison

Planimeter for map measure vs Measure Map

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

Head to head
About

Planimeter for map measure

This application allows users to measure distances and areas directly on a map. It supports various measurement shapes and units, making it ideal for calculating land, roads, or other visible map features. Users can save, share, and locate points using GPS or search.

Highlights
  • Measure distance and area
  • Support path, polygon, star, or circle shapes
  • Measure multiple areas simultaneously
  • Save and share visual records
  • Support Apple and Google Maps
  • Locate by search or GPS
  • Live record by GPS
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How many acres is your property? What is the straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Las Vegas? How large is Central Park? How much roof space is available for a solar installation? Map Measure makes it easy to measure distance, perimeter, and area directly on maps or images. Whether you’re managing farmland, planning a construction project, estimating solar panel coverage, or exploring the outdoors, Map Measure gives you accurate measurements in just a few taps. MAP MEASUREMENT Measure directly on interactive maps with professional-grade tools. • Supports Apple Maps • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw paths, polygons, circles, rectangles, and radial lines • Search locations instantly • GPS positioning and coordinate lookup • Multiple map styles and satellite imagery • Metric, Imperial, and custom units • Built-in formulas for cost estimation and calculations • Import, export, and share measurement projects IMAGE MEASUREMENT Measure directly from aerial photos, blueprints, diagrams, or any image. • Import images from your device • Calibrate using a known reference distance • Automatically calculate accurate measurements • Measure distance, perimeter, and area • Draw polygons, circles, rectangles, and custom shapes • Custom formulas for estimating materials, costs, and quantities • Export and share results PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Measure multiple shapes within a single project • Quick tap placement or precision crosshair editing • Visual project management and history • Import and export project files • Share measurements as images or files PERFECT FOR • Landowners and ranch managers • Farmers and agricultural professionals • Construction and engineering projects • Solar panel planning and site assessment • Property and real estate evaluation • Landscaping and outdoor design • Hiking, cycling, and route planning • Surveying and mapping enthusiasts SUPPORTED UNITS • Feet, Miles, Yards • Acres, Square Feet • Meters, Kilometers • Hectares If Map Measure helps you with your work or outdoor adventures, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback helps us improve the app for everyone.

About

Measure Map

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
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Measure Map is an application that supports a distance calculator to find out the distance between two or more points anywhere on the earth. In other words, the distance between A and B. Click once on the map to place the first marker, and then click again to position the second marker. The distance between the points will then be displayed. You can also build up a series of locations to find the total distance. A minimum of two markers are required to measure distance and a minimum of three markers to measure area. - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical miles, feet, miles, and yards. - Area will be output in meters², kilometers², feet², nmi², yards² and acres. - Save and view measurement sessions - Import list coordinates to draw measurements on the map. - Import and export KML, KMZ, and CSV files. - Edit coordinates of measurement and Share them with other devices. + Support to quick change map type: normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid + Support UTM, MGRS, and VN-2000 coordinates. + Support coordinates at your position - The application uses some icons and designs on the website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com # logo reference from alpha.wallhaven.cc/wallpaper/379827 - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # github.com/Orderella/PopupDialog # material.io/tools/icons/ --- Thank you for using my app!

Screenshots

Planimeter for map measure4 screens
Measure Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Measure Map at 79% against Planimeter for map measure's 35%. Measure Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Planimeter for map measure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Planimeter for map measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 856, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Planimeter for map measure's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 5 weeks, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Planimeter for map measure versus Measure Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanimeter for map measureMeasure Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (856 ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8565.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer忠 张Xuan Luong Do

Customer experience

Planimeter for map measure

All ratings856 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative59.0%

Measure Map

All ratings5,296 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative12.1%

User reviews

Planimeter for map measure

From 856 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 💡 Excellent for land plotting
  • 👍 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
  • 🐛 Search bar issues
  • 🐛 Address lookup not working
  • 🐛 Unstable and unreliable

Measure Map

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Planimeter for map measure

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on opening the app
  • Search bar goes blank when typing
  • Address lookup not working
  • Compatibility issues with new iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update maps to latest version
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Fix compatibility issues with new iOS versions
  • Enhance search functionality

Measure Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Planimeter for map measure

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Measure Map

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Advertising$5.99
  • Export File$5.99
  • Pro Version$7.99

Questions

Is Planimeter for map measure free?
Planimeter for map measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Measure Map free?
Measure Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planimeter for map measure or Measure Map?
Measure Map is rated higher. Planimeter for map measure averages 4.4 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Planimeter for map measure or Measure Map have ads?
Measure Map shows ads; Planimeter for map measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Planimeter for map measure or Measure Map?
Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 5 weeks, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Planimeter for map measure was updated on September 20, 2026 and Measure Map on September 25, 2026.

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