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We compiled 20 Reddit discussions about Distance Builder apps from 15 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.

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Any app to measure distance of walked route

r/androidapps
I walk a specific route every day and would like to measure the distance in kilometers from point A to point B along my walked path. While Google…

Is there any free app for measuring distances using AR?

r/androidapps
I see there used to be a Google service for this, but it's closed down. All that's left is apps that demand setting up a subscription plan for even…

Is there a app that uses augmented reality to measure distances ?

r/augmentedreality
Google's augmented reality app "Measure" turns an AR Core-compatible Android smartphone into a digital measuring tape. This application seems simple in terms of use. We simply start Measure, point the phone's camera at an object, then select ...

Are there any good android apps that allow you to measure distance by walking it?

r/electricians
I do see "tape measure" apps, but they look like they are more for short distances you can see through the camera. I also thought about a pedometer app, but i'm not sure how well they work. Anyone have anything they can recommend?

Apps to create routes?

r/running
Best one i've seen so far!!! ... OnTheGoMap is the simplest and easiest of the apps I used. No sign-in and no clutter ! ... I second this! I spend many idle moments plotting routes. ... Same. I will spend downtime creating all sorts of alternate routes of different lengths. Keeps things fresh. ...

Is there an app that shows you estimated route distance?

r/TheSilphRoad
Google maps does let you do that. Place a pin anywhere, scroll down a bit and ot shows "measure distance" which let's you place as many connected points as you want

is there any apps where you can plan out a run ahead of time (map it out + see the distance)?

r/running
https://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm is a very easy and free way to do it, otherwise Strava, Mapmyrun and a few others have this functionality usually behind a paywall.

is there an app for measuring areas on android?

r/AndroidQuestions
Try "Distance and Area Measurement": https://play.google.com/store/search?q=distance+and+area+measurement&c=apps

Long distance app recommendations

r/LongDistance
If it’s privacy you’re after, then those are your best bet ... I posted this exact question and it got deleted. Reddit mods are toxic. ... I highly recommend Telegram! It's cross-platform, has a ton of cool stickers and emojis, and you can even create shared lists and set reminders. It's b...

Any good ios apps for finding distance?

r/AnalogCommunity
The key is just to start with one distance, and quiz yourself constantly. ... Get a rangefinder. ... I wanted a rangefinder app for a long time too, and now I have your answer…

I built an app for measuring distances on your iPhone 📏

r/apple
Calipers a simple app for places where the AR ruler doesn't work so well. It's got three modes: Tape Measure measures distances accurate to within a few centimetres/inches

Is there any phone app that measures yards/meters for short distances? I’m looking for one to accurately measure out distance between cones for training. Can’t find anything.

r/bootroom
How short of distances? You could measure your boots and walk toe to toe the distance you need with a little bit of math ... If you have a newer phone that supports AR core... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.laan.AirMeasure

Looking for a app that can find the distance between me and what I point the camera to

r/androidapps
Seems like a cool thing to play around with and get a better instinct for distance plus I live in a place with a lot of mountains so it would be cool to see how far the mountains are even if it's a rough computer estimate but even if I can't do it that far even somthing that is only accura...

What is a good free app to record my distance and time?

r/C25K
Agreed - it does have a lot of options and features so might be on the complicated side for what op is looking for, but they can be ignored and the actual run/walk recording function is decent - probably the best free distance-based exercise app 👍

App that lets me place a mark on my location and measure distances between marks

r/androidapps
Long press a location on Google Maps. Pull up the menu on the bottom and you'll see a measure distance option.

I made a minimal running app to track distance without all the noise of apps like Strava [Self-promo Sunday]

r/apple
I recently got into running and after getting stuck in a rut of not improving my distance, I decided to start using a tracker. I tried Strava, Nike Run Club, and more, but although some of them had really great qualities they all lacked the simplicity I really wanted. So I made Miles - Running Track...

Any application recommended to measure distances on site? I would like to measure bridges while walking, so I DO NOT need +/- cm/inch precision. I just want something faster than using the tape measure 80 times in one day.

r/Construction
App for your phone called, funnily enough, "Measure". It uses your camera and you click the start and end points.

Good free gps tracking app for time/distance/incline

r/trailrunning
Strava common one. I have tracked on Gaia before as well and it works fine. Both apps you can utilize tracking without a subscription. Gaia will pop up a login screen for Outside but you don’t need an Outside account to use app and track.

Free app suggestions to record walking distance

r/UKhiking
Komoot is good for tracking your walk. If it's just steps and distance you are after Google Fit is good ... Seconding Garmin. A bit expensive but really worth it. I use mine mainly for tracking steps and walks, and didn't want one I had to charge ...

Best *free* app for tracking distance?

r/rollerblading
I just don't like that it doesn't auto pause if you take a break. Strava does not count breaks towards your average speed which is nice. Id say both give a pretty good estimate of your average speed. ... Strava. Syncs with your other health/ exercise apps and the free version provides the ...

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r/androidappsr/augmentedrealityr/electriciansr/runningr/TheSilphRoadr/AndroidQuestionsr/LongDistancer/AnalogCommunityr/appler/bootroomr/C25Kr/Constructionr/trailrunningr/UKhikingr/rollerblading

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