MapScaleView
A customizable scale bar component for Android maps that works with Google Maps, OSM, MapBox, and Yandex.
What is MapScaleView?
MapScaleView is an Android library that provides a customizable scale bar component for map applications. It displays real-world distance measurements on maps and works with multiple map SDKs including Google Maps, MapBox, OpenStreetMap, and Yandex Maps. The component automatically updates based on map zoom level and latitude to show accurate scale information.
Android developers building map-based applications who need to display distance scales. This includes developers working with navigation apps, location-based services, or any app that uses maps for visualization.
Developers choose MapScaleView because it provides a vendor-agnostic solution that works across multiple map SDKs with extensive customization options. It's lightweight, easy to integrate, and offers professional scale bar functionality without requiring custom implementation.
Overview
Scale bar for Android Maps (Google Maps, OSM, MapBox, Yandex)
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding distance scales to navigation apps
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