Free Maps Ruler - Easy Distance and Area Measurement
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Free Maps Ruler allows you to easily measure the distance and the area between selected points on a map. All you need to do is just add a bunch of points on a map using the red marker button from the top application menu. After that the distance or area calculation is done automatically and the result is displayed in the left top corner. The viewfinder in the middle of the map should help you determine where exactly you are placing the makers. No GPS position acquisition is required, all markers can be added manually. The search option allows you to find any location in the world just by typing its name into the input filed, after that, found location will by directly displayed in the center of the map.
How to measure the distance/area?
- Find the location on the map manually (by moving the map and zooming) or use the search option from the top menu. Search option allows you to just type the name of any city, street, landmark etc. in the world and it will be displayed in the center of the map.
- Use the red marker form the top menu to add many markers on the map. They may represent your route in case of distance measurement or the boundary of your estate in case of area measurement.
- The distance/area calculation result will be displayed in the left top corner of the screen.
Additional features
- If you press the Settings button you can customize the application behavior.
- From the Settings menu you can change the type of measurement – area/distance.
- You can change also the metric system: meters/miles.
- You can change the map type: hybrid (satellite image with street names)/satellite/road.
- Viewfinder can be turned on/off using the viewfinder button from the top menu.
- You can move markers using your finger to adjust them to a specific position.
- You can tap on each marker to see the details.
User reviews
- Useful for measuring distances accurately
- Easy to use once figured out
- Free to use
- Practical for planning routes
- Allows for area measurement
- Not functional on Chromebooks
- Crashes or fails to load for many users
- Requires third-party login and has privacy concerns
- Not intuitive initially, lacks adequate instructions
- May have issues with touchscreen functionality
- Distance measurement capabilities
- Crashes or loading failures
- Usability and intuitiveness issues
- Privacy and data concerns
- Overall usefulness despite limitations
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Free Maps Ruler requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Free Maps Ruler is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.