# Distances To vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Distances To at none against Measure Map's 4. Distances To also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16). Measure Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Distances To asks for nothing beyond the download.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 884, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Distances To's written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Distances To ships an update every 16 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distances To | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distances-to/id990550907/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 884 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Danny Pajevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/990550906) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Distances To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distances-to/id990550907)

Calculate driving distances, flight distances, fuel costs, and elevation profiles between locations worldwide. Find coordinates, view maps, get directions, and discover nearby places. Save results to PDF for offline access and trip planning.

**Highlights:** Calculate driving and flight distances, Estimate fuel costs, View land and route elevation, Find location coordinates, Get driving directions, Discover nearby places, Save results to PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate distance calculations
- ⭐ Reliable and helpful
- 📈 Great for trip planning
- 🗺️ Provides route information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🚫 Unable to locate cities/destinations
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🇨🇦 Doesn't work well for Canadian locations

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing locations
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiple stops/destinations
- Clear/reset input fields easily
- Save/load previous routes
- Integrate with mapping services


### 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 Distances To free?

Distances To 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, Distances To or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Distances To averages 4.3 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Distances To or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Distances To does not.

### Which is updated more often, Distances To or Measure Map?

Distances To ships an update every 16 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Distances To was updated on October 24, 2026 and Measure Map on October 24, 2026.

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