# Radius on Map vs Map Canvas

The clearest difference is rating: Map Canvas at 4.5 against Radius on Map's 3.1. Map Canvas also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 59%). Radius on Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Canvas sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Radius on Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Map Canvas holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map Canvas has 100 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Radius on Map's written reviews are positive against 79% of Map Canvas's.

Radius on Map ships an update every 4 months, Map Canvas fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radius on Map | Map Canvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-on-map-draw-circle/id991628252/reviews) | **[4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-canvas-draw-on-maps/id6737522164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TappiApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/549016746) | [Ka Chun Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734201673) |

## What reviewers say

### Radius on Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-on-map-draw-circle/id991628252)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Map Canvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-canvas-draw-on-maps/id6737522164)

This app allows users to sketch, annotate, and plan routes directly on a world map. It supports importing and exporting geographic data files and offers tools for drawing and pathfinding. Users can also share their map creations online.

**Highlights:** Draw and annotate on world maps, Pathfinding tools, Import GeoJSON and GPX files, Export data for sharing, Journaling and illustration on maps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Days Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Map Canvas Watch App | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radius on Map free?

Radius on Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Map Canvas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radius on Map or Map Canvas?

Map Canvas is rated higher. Radius on Map averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Map Canvas averages 4.5 from 100 ratings.

### Do Radius on Map or Map Canvas have ads?

Neither Radius on Map nor Map Canvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radius on Map or Map Canvas?

Radius on Map ships an update every 4 months, and Map Canvas fortnightly. Most recently, Radius on Map was updated on October 17, 2026 and Map Canvas on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*