Planimeter for map measure vs Land Size
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Land Size
Measure land areas, lots, and acreages by drawing on a map or walking the perimeter. Calculate areas in acres, square feet, square meters, and hectares. Save, recall, edit, and share measurements.
- Measure land areas and lots
- Draw boundaries on map
- Walk perimeter with GPS
- Calculate in acres, sq ft, sq m, hectares
- Measure distances
- Save and share measurements
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Land Size is the ultimate tool for measuring land areas, residential lots, acreages, and any real estate properties with precision and ease. Whether you are a farmer, real estate agent, contractor, or homeowner, this app provides accurate measurements by simply drawing on the map or walking the property boundary using your device's GPS. Key Features: • Flexible Measurement Modes: Capture points by tapping on the map, using the map's center point, or by traversing the perimeter to capture live GPS positions. • Advanced Editing Tools: Adjust existing shapes, simplify or densify points, and buffer lines into areas for accurate boundary planning. • Multiple Units Supported: Calculate areas in acres, square feet, square meters, and hectares. • Distance & Perimeter: Measure perimeters and distances seamlessly in feet, meters, and yards. • GPS Tracking: Measure distances and areas on the go by capturing your GPS coordinates while you move. • History & Sharing: All your measurements are automatically saved in the history screen. Easily recall, view, edit, and share your data with colleagues or clients. • KML, GPX & CSV Export: Export measurements directly as KML, GPX, or CSV files to view in Google Earth and easily share with other mapping tools. • High Accuracy: Large distances are accurately represented as great-circle lines, ensuring precision even over vast areas. Perfect for measuring fields, plotting out landscaping projects, calculating fencing requirements, or estimating property sizes. *Note: Measuring land areas using this app provides close estimates and does not replace the need for professional land surveying.*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Planimeter for map measure at 4.4 against Land Size's 1.0. Planimeter for map measure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (35% vs 0%). Land Size's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planimeter for map measure holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planimeter for map measure has 856 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Land Size's.
Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 6 weeks, Land Size every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planimeter for map measure | Land Size |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (856 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 856 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 忠 张 | Megabyte Software Inc. |
Customer experience
Planimeter for map measure
Land Size
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
Land Size
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Planimeter for map measure
No in-app purchases
Land Size
No in-app purchases
Questions
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