Have you ever needed to measure a plot of land, a room in your house or even an outdoor area and found yourself lost without a tape measure nearby? With the app GPS Fields Area Measure, that's no longer a problem. This free app turns your phone into a practical and efficient measuring tool. Available for Android and iOS, it allows you to measure areas, distances and perimeters accurately, right from your smartphone screen. You can download it below:
Area and Distance Meter
What does GPS Fields Area Measure do?
GPS Fields Area Measure is an app for those who need to measure land or physical spaces quickly and easily. It uses your device's GPS to calculate the size of areas, distances between points, and perimeters. Simply mark the points on the map and the app will automatically calculate the area. It is a very useful tool for farmers, engineers, real estate agents, outdoor sports enthusiasts, or anyone who needs to take measurements in the field.
Main features
- Area and perimeter measurement: You can draw shapes directly on the map with your fingers or walk around the area with your phone in hand.
- Real-time GPS measurement: ideal for those on site who want to record the measurement accurately.
- Saving projects: allows you to save, name and review measurements whenever you want.
- Easy sharing: Send measurements via email, message or save as image.
- Various measurement formats: square meters, hectares, acres, kilometers, miles and more.
Compatibility
The application is available for both Android as for iOS, and it works well on most GPS-enabled devices. It doesn't require high-end devices to work, but the more accurate your phone's GPS is, the more accurate the measurements will be.
How to use it to measure land step by step
- Download the app in your device's store (Google Play or App Store).
- Open GPS Fields Area Measure and allow GPS access.
- Choose between measurement options: draw on the map or walk around the area.
- Mark the points tapping on the map to form the outline of the desired area.
- The app automatically calculates the area, perimeter and distance between the points.
- Save the project and share if you wish.
You can refine the marked points, add names and even different colors for different areas, making it easier to organize the data.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- Easy to use, even for those with no experience;
- Measures with good accuracy, especially in open areas;
- Ideal for field activities or construction projects;
- Simple and intuitive interface;
- Possibility to save and review measurements.
Disadvantages:
- It depends on the quality of the GPS signal to be accurate;
- Some extra features, such as advanced export, are only available in the Pro version;
- In dense indoor or urban environments, GPS may fail.
Free or paid?
GPS Fields Area Measure has a version free, which serves most users very well. However, it also offers a version Pro with additional features such as support for multiple areas in a single project, KML/CSV exports, and ad-free usage. The Pro subscription is optional and can be purchased directly from the app.
Usage tips
- Use the app in open areas, to obtain greater GPS accuracy.
- Enable high accuracy GPS mode in your phone settings.
- If you are walking to measure, keep the cell phone steady and wait a few seconds at each point for better recording.
- Save your projects with clear names for easy organization.
- Combine with aerial images (from the app itself) for greater clarity of measurements.
Overall rating
GPS Fields Area Measure is widely praised in the app stores. In Google Play, it has over 10 million downloads and an average of 4.4 stars, while in App Store It also receives good reviews for its practicality and precision. Users highlight its usefulness in everyday tasks, especially in rural environments and for construction planning.
If you're looking for a convenient way to measure land, yards, event spaces, or rural areas, GPS Fields Area Measure is one of the best options available — and best of all, it costs nothing to get started.
