# Radius on Map + vs Measure Map

The clearest difference is price: Measure Map at Free against Radius on Map +'s $5.99. Measure Map also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Radius on Map +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Measure Map is free to download; Radius on Map + costs $5.99 up front. Measure Map sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Radius on Map + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Measure Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Measure Map has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Radius on Map +'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Measure Map's.

Radius on Map + ships an update every 3 months, Measure Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radius on Map + | Measure Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-on-map-plus-draw-circle/id991628560/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measure-map/id1247360674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TappiApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/549016746) | [Xuan Luong Do](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239199559) |

## What reviewers say

### Radius on Map +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radius-on-map-plus-draw-circle/id991628560)

Create and share circular areas on a map with a unique URL. Supports various coordinate and distance units, and allows importing/exporting data in KML format. Ideal for planning and communication.

**Highlights:** Draw radius on map, Share radius via URL, Import/export KML files, Support for multiple coordinate formats, Support for various distance units, Customizable radius properties, No adverts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Radius on Map + free?

Radius on Map + costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Measure Map free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radius on Map + or Measure Map?

Measure Map is rated higher. Radius on Map + averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Measure Map averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.

### Do Radius on Map + or Measure Map have ads?

Measure Map shows ads; Radius on Map + does not.

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

Radius on Map + ships an update every 3 months, and Measure Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Radius on Map + was updated on October 7, 2026 and Measure Map on October 14, 2026.

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