# Planimeter for map measure vs Map Measurement Tool

The clearest difference is rating: Planimeter for map measure at 4.4 against Map Measurement Tool's 2.5. Planimeter for map measure also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Measurement Tool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Planimeter for map measure asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planimeter for map measure holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planimeter for map measure has 856 ratings behind it against 6, 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 33% of Map Measurement Tool's.

Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 5 weeks, Map Measurement Tool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planimeter for map measure | Map Measurement Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-for-map-measure/id983873587/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **856** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **34.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [忠 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/403988802) | [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485) |

## 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


### Map Measurement Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-measurement-tool/id1457954496)

Measure distances and areas of various land plots, routes, or fields using map data. Pinpoint locations, adjust them, and view results in multiple units. Export your measurements for further analysis.

**Highlights:** Measure distance and area, Pin drop and move functionality, Multiple unit conversions, Save and load measurements, Circle measurement mode, KML file export, Current location access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map Measurement Tool Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planimeter for map measure free?

Planimeter for map measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Map Measurement Tool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planimeter for map measure or Map Measurement Tool?

Planimeter for map measure is rated higher. Planimeter for map measure averages 4.4 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Map Measurement Tool averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Planimeter for map measure or Map Measurement Tool have ads?

Map Measurement Tool shows ads; Planimeter for map measure does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planimeter for map measure or Map Measurement Tool?

Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 5 weeks, and Map Measurement Tool every 2 months. Most recently, Planimeter for map measure was updated on October 11, 2026 and Map Measurement Tool on October 10, 2026.

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