Comparison

Radius on Map vs Planimeter 2 GPS area measure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Radius on Map

Draw circles on a map to visualize areas of interest. Customize radius, color, and opacity, then share a link to your map viewable in any browser. Supports various coordinate and distance formats.

Highlights
  • Draw radius circles on map
  • Customize fill and perimeter
  • Add name and notes
  • Support for multiple coordinate formats (UTM, MGRS)
  • Support for various distance units
  • Shareable map links
Features
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Easily make a radius on a map and share a url showing the radius via email or text message that can be viewed with any browser. Properties for each radius: - Center coordinate - Radius - Fill color and opacity - Perimeter color and opacity - Name - Notes (optional) Coordinate formats include: - Degrees - Degrees, Minutes - Degrees, Minutes, Seconds - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) Distance units include: - Kilometers - Miles - Nautical miles - Meters - Yards - Feet Loading satellite maps requires an internet connection. Datum used is WGS-84. Please visit the support page for more details.

About

Planimeter 2 GPS area measure

Easily measure distances, perimeters, and areas on a map using GPS. Outline properties, find locations by address or coordinates, and convert measurements to various units. Ideal for land surveying, construction, and outdoor planning.

Highlights
  • Measure distance, area, perimeter on map
  • Find location by address or GPS coordinates
  • Drop pins by touch or coordinates
  • Convert measurements to different units
  • GPS tracking for walking/driving measurements
  • Map rotation and different map modes
Features
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Planimeter 2.0 is a free beta version of our popular Planimeter app for measuring area and distance on the map. The app supports a new version of Google Maps with better zoom and map rotation. In this version of the application, you can quickly outline your property or land to calculate distance, perimeter, or area. Features: - measure distance, area, perimeter on the map - find location by address, zip, GPS coordinates - find your current location using GPS - drop pins on the map by touch or by GPS coordinates - Target mode for accurate pin placement - Full-screen mode - map rotation - delete last/all points with confirmation - Map: Satellite, Terrain, and Hybrid modes - convert calculated area and distance into different units (ha, km, miles, etc) - Drawing mode: for quick landmark outline (in Pro, with a subscription or free trial via an ad) - Edit mode: for pins adjustment (in Pro, with a subscription or free trial via an ad) - Setting: adjust workflow (in Pro, with a subscription or free trial via an ad) - GPS tracking: measure land and property by walking or driving around (in Pro, with a subscription or free try via an ad) Planimeter is useful for: - field measurements in farming and agriculture - property survey for real estate - parking, roads construction and fixes - farm and land fencing - building and construction planning - hiking and trip planning - landscape design - land work estimation and quotes - roof or field measurements for solar cells installation - and many other everyday tasks where land, field, property measurements are needed Languages: English, German, Russian. More features are coming in the next updates to cover a wider range of applications. Enjoy the app and please send your feedback and requests to support@vistechprojects.com ! Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: http://ios.vistechprojects.com/eula

Screenshots

Radius on Map4 screens
Planimeter 2 GPS area measure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radius on Map at 59% against Planimeter 2 GPS area measure's 0%. Radius on Map also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Planimeter 2 GPS area measure sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Radius on Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Radius on Map holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Radius on Map's written reviews are positive against 0% of Planimeter 2 GPS area measure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radius on Map ships an update every 4 months, Planimeter 2 GPS area measure every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Radius on Map versus Planimeter 2 GPS area measure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadius on MapPlanimeter 2 GPS area measure
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (17 ratings) — better1.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappiAppsVisTech.Projects LLC

Customer experience

Radius on Map

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

Planimeter 2 GPS area measure

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radius on Map

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Planimeter 2 GPS area measure

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Radius on Map free?
Radius on Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planimeter 2 GPS area measure free?
Planimeter 2 GPS area measure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radius on Map or Planimeter 2 GPS area measure?
Radius on Map is rated higher. Radius on Map averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Planimeter 2 GPS area measure averages 1.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Radius on Map or Planimeter 2 GPS area measure have ads?
Neither Radius on Map nor Planimeter 2 GPS area measure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radius on Map or Planimeter 2 GPS area measure?
Radius on Map ships an update every 4 months, and Planimeter 2 GPS area measure every 28 months. Most recently, Radius on Map was updated on August 29, 2026 and Planimeter 2 GPS area measure on September 11, 2026.

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