# Planimeter for map measure vs Measure Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planimeter for map measure | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-for-map-measure/id983873587/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 856 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [忠 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/403988802) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Planimeter for map measure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-for-map-measure/id983873587)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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