Best Free Distance Measure Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free distance measure apps. We benchmark 250+ 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 Free Distance Measure Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Measure Distance On MapMeasure Distance On MapFree4.7★ (53)YesNoAug 2026
2GPS Fields Area Measure MapGPS Fields Area Measure MapFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesAug 2026
3Tape Measure®Tape Measure®Free4.6★ (45K)YesYesAug 2026
4Measure Distance™Measure Distance™Free4.5★ (1.7K)NoNoAug 2026
5EasyMeasure – Camera RulerEasyMeasure – Camera RulerFree4.2★ (6.1K)YesYesAug 2026
6Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.4★ (2.1K)NoYesAug 2026
7Range Finder: measure distanceRange Finder: measure distanceFree2.0★ (3)NoNoJun 2026
8Map Distance MeasurementMap Distance MeasurementFree4.4★ (62)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Distance Measure

GPS Fields Area Measure Map#2

GPS Fields Area Measure Map by Rento UAB

Distance, acres, boundaries
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(12K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 💡 Helpful for various applications (farming, construction, etc.)
  • 🔒 Secure login options

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
Tape Measure®#3

Tape Measure® by AI Photo Editor Lab SRL

Measurement App for iPhone
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(45K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This augmented reality app transforms your phone into a versatile measuring tool. Accurately measure distances, surfaces, angles, and even detect studs. Visualize furniture placement and create floor plans with ease.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Useful and intuitive features
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎉 Fun and engaging
  • 💡 Variety of measurement tools

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable and inaccurate measurements
  • 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
  • 🔍 Limited functionality

More Free Distance Measure apps to explore

4
Measure Distance™
Measure Distance™
Measure Distance™
AR Distance Measuring
Free

Measure objects and distances using your iPhone with advanced augmented reality technology. Supports both metric and imperial units for versatile use.

Augmented reality measurementMetric and imperial unitsEasy to use interface
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free
5
EasyMeasure – Camera Ruler
EasyMeasure – Camera Ruler
EasyMeasure – Camera Ruler
Measure Distance Height Width
Free

Measure distances, heights, and widths of objects using your device's camera. This app utilizes augmented reality and your device's tilt angle to provide on-screen measurements. It's intuitive for various uses, from measuring buildings to aiding in golf.

Measure distance, height, and widthAugmented Reality (AR) support3D camera overlay grid
🔧 Utilities
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Range Finder: measure distance
Range Finder: measure distance
Range Finder: measure distance
Range finder without GPS
Free

Measure distances using your device's camera without relying on GPS. Compare object sizes to estimate distances quickly and simply.

Measure distances with cameraNo GPS requiredCompare object sizes for estimation
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
8
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
9
Distance - Find My Distance
Distance - Find My Distance
Distance - Find My Distance
Draw to find area & distance
Free

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.

Draw routes to measure distanceCalculate area on mapMagnifier for precise drawing
🗺️ Navigation
(2.2K)
freemium
10
Measure
Measure
Measure
by Apple
Free

Transform your device into a digital tape measure. Quickly gauge the size of real-world objects, determine a person's height, and automatically get dimensions for rectangular items. Save and share your measurements easily.

Measure object lengthsAutomatic rectangular object dimensionsEstimate person's height
🔧 Utilities
(1.6K)
free
11
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
12
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(106K)
freemium
13
GPS Measure - Area & Length
GPS Measure - Area & Length
GPS Measure - Area & Length
Measure field area & perimeter
Free

Easily measure distances and areas on a map using satellite imagery. Simply tap to add markers and calculate perimeters or enclosed spaces without needing physical tools. Save your measurements for later reference.

Tap to add markersCalculate distance and areaAddress search
📊 Productivity
(439)
free with in-app purchases
14
Distance and Area Measurement
Distance and Area Measurement
Distance and Area Measurement
Using GPS
Free

Measure the area of a region or the length of a path by walking or driving around it. Simply start the measurement when the GPS is ready and press restart if initial positioning is unstable.

Measure path lengthMeasure area of regionsGPS-based measurement
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
15
Distance Laser
Distance Laser
Distance Laser
Measure Distance From iPhone
Free

Transform your iPhone into a precision laser level. This app uses LiDAR and your camera to measure distances, angles, and elevation differences up to 60 feet with professional accuracy. Ideal for construction, design, and DIY projects.

Real-time distance, height, and depth readings3D coordinate system for angles and slopesVirtual laser beam visualization
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
16
Easy Distance Measure AR
Easy Distance Measure AR
Easy Distance Measure AR
Measure distance with AR
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Easy Distance Measure
Easy Distance Measure
Easy Distance Measure
Camer Distance measurement
Free

Estimate real-time distances to objects using your smartphone's camera. Ideal for construction, DIY, and outdoor activities, it provides quick and accurate measurements with a user-friendly interface.

Camera-based distance measurementAccurate calculation using tilt angle & heightEasy calibration for precision
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
Simple_Measure
Simple_Measure
Simple_Measure
Distance measurement app.
Free

Measure straight-line distances easily by placing pins and walking. Track continuous measurements for total distance or calculate areas. Ideal for various real-world distance estimations.

Measure straight-line distanceReal-time distance displayContinuous measurement tracking
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
19
QuickMeasure - Distance & Area
QuickMeasure - Distance & Area
QuickMeasure - Distance & Area
by Nguyen Tien Thanh
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
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

FAQ about Free Distance Measure

What are the best free distance measure apps for iPhone?
Measure Distance On Map tops our free distance measure apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 53 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Measure Distance On Map shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free distance measure apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application allows you to measure distances directly on a map. It provides different ways to perform these measurements and lets you save and load your recorded routes.
The app offers various methods for measuring distance on the map. You can select your preferred method and then interact with the map to define your route or points of interest for measurement.