Best Distance Measuring App

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Finding the right distance measuring app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Distance Measuring App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.4★ (2.2K)NoYesNov 2026
2FarShot - Distance EstimatorFarShot - Distance EstimatorFree3.7★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
3DistancePinnerDistancePinnerFree4.8★ (275)YesYesNov 2026
4Distance MeasurementDistance MeasurementFree3.7★ (7)YesNoNov 2026
5Tape Measure™Tape Measure™Free4.4★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
6GPS Fields Area Measure MapGPS Fields Area Measure MapFree4.6★ (13K)YesYesNov 2026
7Semester FlowSemester FlowFree5.0★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
8Measure Distance™Measure Distance™Free4.5★ (1.7K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Distance Measuring App

Distance Tool#1

Distance Tool by Applorium Ltd

Area, map & GPS calculator
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(2.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
  • 🚀 Works well in remote areas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
  • 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans
DistancePinner#3

DistancePinner by Mapnitude Company Limited

Measure distance on the map
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😐(275 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily measure distances on maps by dropping pins or using GPS tracking. Supports various coordinate formats, file imports, and exports. Offers a free version with ads and optional subscriptions to remove them.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 📏 Accurate distance measurement
  • 📍 Useful for plotting routes
  • 🗺️ Good for tracking walked distance
  • 🏃 Ideal for planning runs/walks
  • ⛳ Helpful for golfing distances
  • 💼 Versatile for work applications
  • ✨ Simple and effective tool
  • 💯 Top-notch and reliable

Room to Improve

  • 😠 Ads are irritating and ruin experience
  • 📉 Poor UI/UX
  • 🚫 No option to remove ads
  • 💥 Frequent crashes and data loss
  • 🧭 Auto-locate feature can't be turned off
  • 🗺️ Limited map scrolling (e.g., across Pacific)
  • 📍 Cannot search for locations
  • 🔀 No easy way to reset or undo mistakes
  • 🚗 Does not show driving distance
  • 🔄 Updates have poor layout

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FAQ about Distance Measuring App

What is the best distance measuring app for iPhone?
Distance Tool tops our distance measuring app ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 2.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top distance measuring app we rank are free to download, including Distance Tool and FarShot - Distance Estimator.
Distance Tool has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ distance measuring app on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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