Comparison

Radius on Map + vs Radius Maps

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 +

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
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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.

About

Radius Maps

Visualize and manage location-based radii on maps. This tool helps in planning travel, retail expansion, property searches, or understanding potential proximity. It allows for combining multiple coverage areas and managing important locations with a privacy-first approach.

Highlights
  • Visualize radius coverage from a location
  • Combine multiple coverage areas
  • Manage important locations
  • Privacy-first policy for data syncing
  • Location planning and exploration
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Radius helps you to explore the radius of locations that matter to you. Maybe: You are planning a travel aboard for your long-deserved vacation. You are in charge of open several new retailing stores in a city. You are buying a new property but hesitate between several possibilities. You are just wondering about a Tinder match’s possible location. ;-) … With Radius Maps, you can: - Visualize the radius coverage from a location on your maps. - Combine multiple coverage to make the display more meaningful. - Manage all the locations that matter to you in one place. - Automatically project syncing with privacy first policy. … We believe that Radius can be especially helpful for those who care about personal privacy, and wish to stay informed while explore. You can visit website for more information about Radius Terms of Use: https://www.truewhoo.com/radius-maps/#terms

Screenshots

Radius on Map +4 screens
Radius Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radius on Map + at 71% against Radius Maps's 25%. Radius on Map + also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Radius Maps's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Radius Maps is free to download; Radius on Map + costs $5.99 up front. Radius Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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, 3.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Radius on Map +'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Radius Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Radius on Map + versus Radius Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadius on Map +Radius Maps
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better2.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better9.3
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTappiAppsTruewhoo Network Technology

Customer experience

Radius on Map +

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Radius Maps

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Radius on Map +

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Radius Maps

Subscriptions1
  • Radius - All Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Radius on Map + free?
Radius on Map + costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radius Maps free?
Radius Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radius on Map + or Radius Maps?
Radius on Map + is rated higher. Radius on Map + averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Radius Maps averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Radius on Map + or Radius Maps have ads?
Neither Radius on Map + nor Radius Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radius on Map + or Radius Maps?
Radius on Map + ships an update every 3 months, and Radius Maps every 3 months. Most recently, Radius on Map + was updated on September 10, 2026 and Radius Maps on June 1, 2026.

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