Best Distance Map Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good distance map apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Distance Map Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Measure MapMeasure MapFree4.7★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesAug 2026
3Distance - Find My DistanceDistance - Find My DistanceFree4.7★ (2.2K)YesYesAug 2026
4Distance Map - Area MeasureDistance Map - Area MeasureFreeYesYesAug 2026
5Distance MeasureDistance MeasureFree4.4★ (236)NoNoJul 2026
6DistanceCalculator - Map toolDistanceCalculator - Map toolFree4.6★ (197)YesYesAug 2026
7Measure Distance On MapMeasure Distance On MapFree4.7★ (53)YesNoAug 2026
8Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.4★ (2.1K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Distance Map

Measure Map#1

Measure Map by Xuan Luong Do

Smart Tool For You
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
  • 👍 Great user interface
  • 👍 Easy to use and user friendly
  • 👍 Nice, simple and free

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads make app unusable
  • 🐛 False information
  • 🐛 Should be removed from the app store until reviewed
Footpath Route Planner#2

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#73in Navigation
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Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
  • 👍 Useful for run planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No more free turn by turn
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
Distance - Find My Distance#3

Distance - Find My Distance by Mapnitude Company Limited

Draw to find area & distance
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😊(2.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily measure distances and areas on a map by drawing routes. Features include a magnifier for precision, unit customization, and sharing options. Calculate travel time, fuel usage, and more with advanced options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent tool for calculating distances
  • 👍 Very easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate enough for most use cases
  • 👍 Helpful for trip planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to measure
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 🔍 Difficult to use on small screens

More Distance Map apps to explore

4
Distance Map - Area Measure
Distance Map - Area Measure
Distance Map - Area Measure
Land, Lot & Acreage Calculator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
Distance Measure
Distance Measure
Distance Measure
by RBetjes
Free

Measure distances and areas directly on a map. Set waypoints by tapping and holding, and easily switch between various measurement units. Save and restore your measurements for later use.

Point-to-point distance measurementSurface area calculationMultiple waypoint support
🔧 Utilities
(236)
free
6
DistanceCalculator - Map tool
DistanceCalculator - Map tool
DistanceCalculator - Map tool
Easily measure distance on map
Free

Measure distances and areas directly on a map with high accuracy, accounting for Earth's curvature. Features include hands-free tracking, path editing, and coordinate list management. Share your measurements or export them to GPX files.

Accurate distance measurementHands-free tracking modeDirect path editing
🗺️ Navigation
(197)
free with in-app purchases
7
Measure Distance On Map
Measure Distance On Map
Measure Distance On Map
Your way to measure it
Free

Easily measure distances on a map using various methods. Save and load your recorded routes for future reference. This tool offers flexibility in how you track distances.

Measure distance on mapMultiple measurement methodsSave routes
🔧 Utilities
(53)
ad-supported
8
Distance Tool
Distance Tool
Distance Tool
Area, map & GPS calculator
Free

Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.

Distance calculation between pointsArea calculation for polygonsGPS location dropping
🔧 Utilities
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
GPS Measure Distance Map
GPS Measure Distance Map
GPS Measure Distance Map
Area, Fields & Measurement
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
10
Measure distance on map. Land
Measure distance on map. Land
Measure distance on map. Land
Land & route measurement.
Free

Easily measure distances and areas on a map, ideal for calculating land plots, routes, or any feature from a bird's-eye view. Simply tap to add points and get accurate measurements for your needs.

Measure length on mapRoute measurement without roadsMeasure buildings and lands
🗺️ Navigation
(610)
free with in-app purchases
11
Simple Map Distance
Simple Map Distance
Simple Map Distance
by Michal Malek
$0.99

Measure distances on a map by tapping two points. Ideal for planning routes, exploring geography, or tracking exercise paths. Offers precise measurements without unnecessary features.

Tap two points to measure distanceConnect multiple points for route planningPrecise geographical measurements
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
paid
12
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
GPS Fields Area Measure Map
Distance, acres, boundaries
Free

Accurately measure distance, perimeter, and area using GPS, even offline. Mark points with notes and photos for field scouting, land inspection, or issue logging. Supports various export formats and custom map layers.

GPS walking/driving measurementManual point editingAdd notes, photos, and custom objects
🔧 Utilities
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Map Distance Measurement
Map Distance Measurement
Map Distance Measurement
Latitude and Longitude notes
Free

This app allows users to manually log GPS points and draw lines on a map to measure distances. It can share results on social media and offers battery-saving options by not using GPS continuously. The application does not operate in the background.

Manual GPS loggingDistance measurement on mapLine drawing tool
🔧 Utilities
(62)
ad-supported
14
1 Km on a map
1 Km on a map
1 Km on a map
Move within a radius of 1Km
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
Map Calculator 2.0 - Measure Distance & Area, Map a Walk, Run or Bike Ride
Map Calculator 2.0 - Measure Distance & Area, Map a Walk, Run or Bike Ride
Map Calculator 2.0 - Measure Distance & Area, Map a Walk, Run or Bike Ride
by Dima Bart
$1.99

Measure distances and areas on a map with precision. Record your walks, runs, or bike rides, or simply find locations with local search. Customize your mapping experience with various units and map types.

Measure distance and areaRecord walks, runs, and bike ridesLocal search functionality
🔧 Utilities
(14)
paid
16
Geometer Map
Geometer Map
Geometer Map
Measure distances in maps
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Distance & Area Measure On Map
Distance & Area Measure On Map
Distance & Area Measure On Map
Live Draw & Measure on gps Map
$2.99

Easily measure distances and areas on a GPS map by drawing paths, routes, or circles. Supports various metric units and map types, with options to save and share measurements in KML/KMZ formats. Works both online and offline.

Measure distance and area on GPS mapDraw paths, routes, circles, or use pinsSupports KML/KMZ file creation and loading
🗺️ Navigation
(3)
paid
18
Distance Comparison Map
Distance Comparison Map
Distance Comparison Map
by Purple Development
Free

Visualize and compare distances between locations by translating them into familiar distances within your hometown. This app helps you grasp the scale of remote travel by relating it to an area you know best.

Compare distances between two locationsVisualize distances relative to hometownTranslate remote distances into familiar scales
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
19
Farness
Farness
Farness
Measure distance on a map
$1.99

Easily measure distances on a map by placing pins or drawing paths. Find total distances between locations, search for places, and save custom maps for later. Supports various map views and includes undo/redo functionality.

Drop pins to mark locationsDraw paths with finger or Apple PencilCalculate total and intermediate distances
🔧 Utilities
(13)
paid
20
Free Map Tools
Free Map Tools
Free Map Tools
Measure Area, Distance & More
Free

This app offers a suite of map-based utilities for measuring distances, calculating areas, and visualizing radii. It can also determine travelable distances within a set time and find antipodal points on the globe. Useful for planning, analysis, and geographical exploration.

Measure distance and areaPlot radius around a pointCalculate travelable distance/time
🔧 Utilities
(61)
ad-supported

FAQ about Distance Map

What are the best distance map apps for iPhone?
Measure Map tops our distance map apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 5.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top distance map apps we rank are free to download, including Measure Map and Footpath Route Planner.
Measure Map shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ distance map apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Measure Map is an application designed to calculate distances between two or more points on a map, and also to measure areas. You can place markers on the map to define your points of interest and the app will display the calculated distance or area.
Key features include calculating distances and areas, outputting results in various units (meters, miles, feet, acres, etc.), saving and viewing measurement sessions, importing/exporting KML, KMZ, and CSV files, and supporting different coordinate systems like UTM and MGRS.

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