# PlanARouteLite — Multi-stop routing made easy.

> Multi-stop route planner and recorder for various travel modes. (iPhone/iPad app by John Kearon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planaroutelite/id687321963 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Kearon](https://appshunter.io/developer/577839511)
- Category: Navigation, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2013-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planaroutelite/id687321963/reviews.md

## What is PlanARouteLite?

PlanARouteLite is a great tool for creating or recording multi-stop driving, walking, cycling or point-to-point routes. More than directions from points A to B, PlanARoute gives you directions from points A to Z.

PlanARouteLite has all the features of the complete version of PlanARoute, EXCEPT you cannot create routes with more than 5 locations, you cannot send or receive emailed routes, plot locations from your photos, save more than one route, or save locations to your favorites or contacts address book.

Use it to plan or record a tour or any other multi-stop journey.

Included are two example tour routes (New York and Central Park) which demonstrate the features of PlanARoute. No need to learn complex software. View and play with these example tours to learn how to use this app and use them as a model on how to create your own routes. 

Features:

▪ Create walking, cycling or driving routes of up to 26 locations while connected to the internet.
▪ Create point-to-point routes with an unlimited number of locations even when your device is not connected to the internet.
▪ Preserves your privacy by storing your data on your device, not on a website, you have to log into to use.  (Data is stored on your device not in iCloud, so try to backup your device periodically).
▪ Sync routes among your devices and the devices of your friends and associates by emailing the route to them.
▪ An unlimited number of routes can be saved and viewed even when your device is not connected to the internet.
▪ Emailed routes have a image of your route, a text description of your route, and both GPX and KML attachments that can be loaded into Google Maps and Earth or GPS devices.
▪ Add locations to a route by touching the map, selecting an address from your Contacts or Favorites library or by typing an address in the search area.
▪ Locations can also be added based upon the location of photos on your device or in iCloud.
▪ View a slideshow from any photo in your route.
▪ Locations can have their order, address and distance displayed on the map.
▪ Locations can be displayed on your map while not being included in your route's path.
▪ Locations can have a photo and note description attached to them and saved into a Favorites library. 
▪ Location address information can be added to your Contacts Address book.
▪ The order of locations can be modified or reversed.
▪ Both visual and written directions with distance and time estimates are created for a route.
▪ Distances are measured in miles or kilometers.
▪ The distance to a pin location from your current location can be displayed.
▪ A scale of miles/kilometers is displayed at the top of your map.
▪ A compass and your directional heading can be displayed (iPhone and iPad only).  
▪ Standard, satellite, and hybrid maps can be displayed.
▪ Individual Locations can be passed to and opened in Apple Maps or Google Maps (if installed). 
▪ If desired, an elevation chart can be created for a route.

## Key features

- Create multi-stop routes (up to 26 locations)
- Record routes for driving, walking, or cycling
- Point-to-point routes with unlimited locations (offline)
- Save and view unlimited routes offline
- Add locations from map, contacts, or typed addresses
- Attach photos and notes to locations
- Visual and written directions with estimates


## Frequently asked questions about PlanARouteLite

### What is the maximum number of locations PlanARouteLite allows in a route?

PlanARouteLite allows you to create routes with up to 26 locations when connected to the internet. For point-to-point routes, there is no limit to the number of locations, even when offline.

### Can PlanARouteLite be used offline?

Yes, PlanARouteLite allows you to create and save an unlimited number of routes and view them even when your device is not connected to the internet. Point-to-point routes also support an unlimited number of locations offline.

### How does PlanARouteLite handle user privacy?

PlanARouteLite preserves your privacy by storing your data directly on your device, rather than on a website. This means you do not need to log into an account to use the app.

### What types of routes can be planned with PlanARouteLite?

PlanARouteLite is designed for planning and recording various types of routes, including driving, walking, and cycling. It can also handle point-to-point journeys with an unlimited number of stops.

### Does PlanARouteLite offer directions and distance estimates?

Yes, PlanARouteLite creates both visual and written directions for your planned routes. It also provides distance and time estimates to help you navigate efficiently.

### Can I add locations to a route from my contacts?

Yes, you can add locations to a route by selecting an address from your device's Contacts library. You can also add locations by touching the map or typing an address.

### What devices does PlanARouteLite support?

PlanARouteLite is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on March 22, 2023, with version 6.8.8.

### What is the user rating for PlanARouteLite?

PlanARouteLite has a user rating of 2.0 stars based on 1 rating. The app is free to download and is rated for ages 4 and up.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.8.8 — 2023-03-22

On the main menu, replaced Email a route with Export a Route.  Upon selecting the Export Route menu option, the user will be presented with a choice of three methods of exporting a route to another app or device.

Email format will generate an email consisting of a print out of all the locations in the route, as well as a TXT attachment which can be used to import the route into this app on other devices.

GPX format consists of the Latitude and Longitude (GPS) data of the route, which can be exported to apps that can read GPX data on this device or other devices.

KML format consists of the Latitude and Longitude (GPS) data of the route, which can be exported to apps that can read KML data on this device or other devices.

### 6.8.7 — 2022-11-12

Fixed issues that prevented MapQuest and Apple directions from working properly.

### 6.8.6 — 2021-11-30

Minor bug fixes.

### 6.8.5 — 2021-05-19

Fixed issues involving importing KML files into the app.

### 6.8.4 — 2020-07-30

Added display of your compass heading in degrees, latitude, longitude and altitude when viewing your devices heading.

To center your map on your current position, tap on the current location icon located in the bottom left corner of your map. Tapping on the current location button a second time, displays your heading, where the map rotates in the direction you are holding your device.  When you do that, the compass degrees are now displayed, along with your latitude, longitude and altitude.  Tapping the current location button a third time, turns off your heading display. To return the map to showing north at the tap of your device, tap on the Compass button located in the top right hand corner of your map.

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## More apps by John Kearon

- [PlanARoute](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planaroute/id577839428)
- [MapMyPlaces](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmyplaces/id801835884)
- [RouteMyPhotos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routemyphotos/id1068205806)

All apps by John Kearon: https://appshunter.io/developer/577839511

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