# Maps Ruler: Distance & Area

> Measure distance and area on maps for routes, land, fields, golf & property.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mobilerise.MapsRuler](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mobilerise.MapsRuler)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mobilerise.MapsRuler`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MobileRise
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 915,862
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (7,667 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.2.GMS
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2026-07-01
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobilerise.MapsRuler)
- **Website:** [http://www.mobilerise.com](http://www.mobilerise.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mobilerise.com/apps/privacypolicy/privacy\_ads\_location\_firebase\_places.html](http://www.mobilerise.com/apps/privacypolicy/privacy_ads_location_firebase_places.html)

## Description

**Maps Ruler** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to accurately measure distances between points and calculate areas directly on maps. Whether you're planning a trekking route, estimating property size, or mapping a boat trip, Maps Ruler offers versatile tools tailored for practical use.

With features like continuous path drawing, distance and area calculation in various units (meters, kilometers, miles, yards), and support for satellite, terrain, and standard maps, it serves multiple purposes. Users can save and label their measurements and easily locate places using the autocomplete search. Additionally, its GPS support shows your current location for precise calculations. Ideal for real estate assessment, golf distance calculation, and outdoor activities, Maps Ruler combines ease of use with reliable mapping functionality.

## Rankings

- #71,756 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `mobilerise.MapsRuler.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `mobilerise.MapsRuler.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users praise Maps Ruler for being easy to use and generally accurate for measuring distances and areas, with features like plotting and erasing helping accuracy on trips (bike, walk, kayak). However, a dominant complaint is intrusive, excessive ads that disrupt or block use. Some reports note GPS accuracy inconsistencies and a non-working location button, along with a general call for updates to address bugs. Overall, strong utility marred by ad-heavy experience and occasional reliability issues.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Accurate measurements for distances and areas
- Useful for plotting distances and erasing mistakes (bike/walk/kayak trips)
- Visually appealing / well-designed UI

### Cons

- Intrusive/obtrusive ads that hinder usability
- Ads make it hard to use or can't get past the ads
- GPS accuracy inconsistencies (off by hundreds of feet)
- Location/real-time location button not working
- Needs updating and bug fixes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mobilerise.MapsRuler)