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Maps Ruler

Maps Ruler allows to measure the distance and the area between points.

Tomasz Scislo · com.tscislo.FreeMapsRuler

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v4.2.0 6.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v4.2.0 (40200)
Updated
Aug 23, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size
6.3 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Jun 10, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
9
Website
scislo.eu/free-maps-ruler
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Maps Ruler is an app by Tomasz Scislo in the Tools category, listed since at least June 2023. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 3.0.0, the APK grew from 3.9 MB to 6.3 MB. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.1.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

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? 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. The distance/area calculation result will be displayed in the left top corner of the screen. Additional features 1. If you press the Settings button you can customize the application behavior. 2. From the Settings menu you can change the type of measurement – area/distance. 3. You can change also the metric system: meters/miles. 4. You can change the map type: hybrid (satellite image with street names)/satellite/road. 5. Viewfinder can be turned on/off using the viewfinder button from the top menu. 6. You can move markers using your finger to adjust them to a specific position. 7. You can tap on each marker to see the details. 8. You can remove each marker in marker details window. 9. The last location search result will be displayed at the next application startup. 10. You can create an account to save your measurements and browse them later on. 11. You can browse http://your-measurements.scislo.eu

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v3.0.0.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 23, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “ToM” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Aug 23, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Aug 23, 2026
  • Signed byCN=ToM
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)03:BA:36:1C:BB:36:D5:19:8A:9B:8D:28:99:ED:85:F2:4A:AB:20:A0
  • File MD515b265eed2ed7353d1e044b2fdfa6f36
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Maps Ruler requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Maps Ruler APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Maps Ruler APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 15b265eed2ed7353d1e044b2fdfa6f36.

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