Radius on Map + vs RS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radius on Map +
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.
- 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
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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. The full version is a one-time purchase at a reasonable price. There is no recurring 'subscription' . Extra functionality of the full version includes: - Support for landscape and iPad split screen. - Share multiple radii in one url. - Lock a radius center to your current location. - Import radii stored as polygons in a .kml or .kmz file. You can import a file from a cloud service such as iCloud or Dropbox. - Export your radii as polygons saved to a kml file to view in Google Earth™ or other mapping applications. You can attach the .kml file to an email or save to iCloud, Dropbox, etc. - Ability to specify which radii show on the map by selecting them in the list view. - Search for keywords in name and/or notes field to find a specific saved radius. - Custom message header and footer. - No adverts 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.
RS
Create, edit, and manage waypoints and flight plans on a map. Instantly set destinations and import/export data from GPX and FPL files. Save and load your flight data for future use.
- Waypoint creation and editing
- Flight plan creation and editing
- Direct-to destination setting
- GPX/FPL file import
- Save and load flight data
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[Function overview] ・Waypoint You can create waypoints on the map and edit their name, type, location, and so on. ・Flight plan You can create and edit flight plans by linking waypoints on the map. ・Direct To You can instantly send any waypoint or location on the map to the transceiver as a destination with only a few taps. ・Import You can import waypoints or flight plans from GPX and FPL files. ・Save / Load You can save and load waypoint and flight plan data for various purposes. [Compatible transceivers] IC-A25N/IC-A25NE Note: - The RS-AERO1I may not work with all iPhones or iPads. - The RS-AERO1I may not work, depending on the OS version or other installed application. - Bluetooth LE is used for the connection to the transceiver, so it may take time to complete data transfer. - Transferring data while talking through the transceiver may cause data transfer failure. - You need an Internet connection to use some functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radius on Map + at 71% against RS's 4%. Radius on Map + also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 34 months). RS's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). On ads, 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
RS is free to download; Radius on Map + costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radius on Map + holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Radius on Map +'s written reviews are positive against 4% of RS's.
Radius on Map + ships an update every 3 months, RS every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radius on Map + | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (4 ratings) — better | 1.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 3.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TappiApps | ICOM INCORPORATED |
Customer experience
Radius on Map +
RS
In-app purchases
Radius on Map +
No in-app purchases
RS
No in-app purchases









