Distance Tool
What is Distance Tool?
Distance Tool is a utility app for measuring distances between points on a map and calculating the area of non-overlapping polygons you draw. It supports metric and imperial units, displays coordinates in decimal or degrees, minutes and seconds, and offers standard, satellite and hybrid map views. It also provides altitude readings, including a quick altitude calculation that works without data connectivity.
Pricing. Distance Tool is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Mapping fields for agriculture
- Measuring plots of land or home boundaries
- Checking distances and areas for general interest
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Why this app is in A tier
Distance Tool scores 87 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 74, App Store search rank 98, update recency 98. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Distance Tool allows for quick and easy calculations to find distances between points on a map, including area calculations for non-overlapping polygons drawn. Includes metric (meters, kilometers) and imperial units (yards, miles, feet for altitude) for distances. Co-ordinates can either be displayed in decimal or degrees, meters and seconds. Useful for mapping fields in agriculture, plots of land/home boundaries, or for general interest in distances and areas! Functionality to drop a point at your current location (GPS or otherwise), and to email the results. Tap briefly to drop points anywhere on the map. Share your drawing (shape) by email, which includes a file that can be opened on any device with Distance Tool. Allows the standard map views of standard, satellite and hybrid. Supports quick altitude calculation without data connectivity. Find out how high up you are! Or see the altitude of ANY point (requires data). Freehand draw: Draw any shape on the map to quickly calculate area. Follow Mode: Calculate distance or areas simply by moving! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirm
Compare in Distance Measurement
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 89 / 100 | 87 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 2.2K | 4.8K | 5.3K |
| Last update | 76d ago | 29d ago | 4d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Distance Tool
Does it cost anything to install?
The app is free to download. Subscription terms are included in the description, but no subscription price is stated on the App Store.
Can I measure altitude without a data connection?
Yes, the listing says quick altitude calculation is supported without data connectivity. Seeing the altitude of any point requires data.
Can I share my drawings with others?
Yes, you can share a drawn shape by email. The email includes a file that can be opened on any device with Distance Tool.
Is Distance Tool free?
Distance Tool is free to download.
What is Distance Tool good for?
Distance Tool is built for mapping fields for agriculture, measuring plots of land or home boundaries, checking distances and areas for general interest. It sits in the distance measurement list on AppTierList.
Is Distance Tool worth it?
Distance Tool is A tier, ranked #6 of 14 distance measurement apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 2,215 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Distance Tool compare to Map Area Calculator?
Distance Tool is A tier at 87; Map Area Calculator is A tier at 89. Map Area Calculator ranks higher. Distance Tool is free to download, Map Area Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Distance Tool updated?
Distance Tool was last updated on 2026-08-06, 76 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Distance Measurement
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 14
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 2,215
- Current version
- (76 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Mapping fields for agriculture, Measuring plots of land or home boundaries, Checking distances and areas for general interest
- Requires
- iOS 15 or later
- Size
- 17 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 6
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
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