Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.*

Screenshots

Planimeter for map measure4 screens
Land Size4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Planimeter for map measure versus Land Size: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanimeter for map measureLand Size
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (856 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings856 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer忠 张Megabyte Software Inc.

Customer experience

Planimeter for map measure

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

Land Size

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

None

Planimeter for map measure

No in-app purchases

None

Land Size

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planimeter for map measure free?
Planimeter for map measure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Land Size free?
Land Size is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planimeter for map measure or Land Size?
Planimeter for map measure is rated higher. Planimeter for map measure averages 4.4 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Land Size averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planimeter for map measure or Land Size have ads?
Land Size shows ads; Planimeter for map measure does not.
Which is updated more often, Planimeter for map measure or Land Size?
Planimeter for map measure ships an update every 6 weeks, and Land Size every 11 days. Most recently, Planimeter for map measure was updated on October 24, 2026 and Land Size on October 16, 2026.

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