Best Free Distance Measure Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free distance measure apps. We benchmark 227+ 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Measure Distance On MapMeasure Distance On MapFree4.7★ (43)YesNoJul 2026
2Tape Measure®Tape Measure®Free4.6★ (42K)YesYesJul 2026
3GPS Fields Area Measure MapGPS Fields Area Measure MapFree4.6★ (12K)YesYesJul 2026
4Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPSWalkmeter Walking & Hiking GPSFree4.7★ (13K)YesYesJul 2026
5EasyMeasure – Camera RulerEasyMeasure – Camera RulerFree4.2★ (6K)YesYesJul 2026
6Running Walking Tracker GoalsRunning Walking Tracker GoalsFree4.8★ (104K)NoYesJul 2026
7Distance ToolDistance ToolFree4.5★ (2K)NoYesJul 2026
8Measure Distance™Measure Distance™Free4.5★ (1.6K)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Distance Measure

Tape Measure®#2

Tape Measure® by AI Photo Editor Lab SRL

Measurement App for iPhone
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(42K 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
GPS Fields Area Measure Map#3

GPS Fields Area Measure Map by Rento UAB

Distance, acres, boundaries
Worth Considering
🔧 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

More Free Distance Measure apps to explore

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Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walkmeter Walking & Hiking GPS
Walk, Hike, Run & Ride Tracker
Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities. It offers detailed statistics, maps, and training plans, with optional advanced features available through an upgrade. Enjoy private and secure data storage, with options to share your progress.

GPS tracking for multiple activitiesDetailed stats, maps, and graphsConfigurable announcements and intervals
💪 Health & Fitness
(13K)
freemium
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
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(104K)
freemium
7
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
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(1.6K)
free
9
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
✈️ Travel
(54)
ad-supported
10
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
11
줄자어플 - 길이측정 · 거리측정
줄자어플 - 길이측정 · 거리측정
줄자어플 - 길이측정 · 거리측정
증강현실눈금자 - 측정기 · 수평계
Free

This app functions as a digital measuring tool, allowing you to measure objects and distances with accuracy. It also enables you to create sketches with text annotations and share your measurements and designs.

Digital ruler and measuring tapeImperial and Metric unitsRangefinder for distance measurement
🔧 Utilities
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Walking Distance Tracker
Walking Distance Tracker
Walking Distance Tracker
Walk Mileage Tracking by Vima
Free

This app helps users track their walking fitness goals with GPS. It offers real-time stats, maps, and voice updates, along with features for managing shoe mileage and sharing progress. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit.

GPS tracking for walksReal-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time)Color-coded speed maps
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
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
(422)
free with in-app purchases
15
Measure Map
Measure Map
Measure Map
Smart Tool For You
Free

Calculate distances and areas on a map by placing markers. Supports various units, file imports/exports, and coordinate systems. Save and share your measurements.

Distance calculation between pointsArea measurementMultiple unit outputs (meters, miles, feet, etc.)
🔧 Utilities
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
Tape Measure™
Tape Measure™
Tape Measure™
Measure anything
Free

Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create 2D and 3D floor plans, scan rooms, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Ideal for DIY projects, home renovations, and professional use.

Tape MeasureRulerHeight Tool
🔧 Utilities
(87K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
Measuring Tape, Photo Ruler
Meter: measure length, height
Free

This app offers precise measurements using augmented reality and on-screen tools. It caters to both professional and everyday needs with features like a flexible measuring tape, bubble level, and photo ruler. Save and manage your measurements within projects for easy access.

Augmented reality measurementsOn-screen ruler (1D/2D)Photo ruler for object measurement
📊 Productivity
(2.6K)
freemium
20
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
(1)
ad-supported

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 July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 43 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 July 2026.
We track 227+ free distance measure apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.