# Road Trip Planner™ — Easily plan your road trips!

> App for planning and detailing road trips with map pins and itineraries. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyle Modesitt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/road-trip-planner/id1095856653 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyle Modesitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801852904)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 2,301 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/road-trip-planner/id1095856653/reviews.md

## What is Road Trip Planner™?

Place pins on a worldwide map for each location you want to visit, then see your route. Enter trip details for each location and create a complete trip itinerary.  Multiple sample files are available, including an informative Route 66 sample file.
You can demo this app by downloading our free RTP Viewer app.  RPT Viewer is virtually identical to this app except with RTP Viewer you can’t save your edits.

Road Trip Planner does not require any subscription and respects your privacy by not collecting any of your data.

MAP PINS HOLD WHAT YOU NEED. Each pin shows:

- arrival date & time
- departure date & time
- travel time to this location
- time spent at this location
- name of pin (such as John’s house)
- address of pin
- notes and images
- custom pin color and icon
- URL for related information
- weather reports
- transport type (driving or walking)
- Internet Search results
- list of activities (lodging, sights to see, etc.)
- choose between multiple routes (if available)
- view driving distance between pins, driving time, fuel cost, travel advisories, turn-by-turn driving directions
- Export pin data to your calendar.

EACH PIN CAN HAVE MANY ACTIVITIES. For each activity you can record:

- name of activity
- activity date, time and duration
- cost
- phone
- FAX
- address
- URL
- email address
- confirmation number
- notes
- picture

There are two types of pins. Route Pins are used to create the route. POI Pins mark points of interest on the map.

Choose between Apple Maps or OpenStreet Maps.  Cache non-Apple maps to disk for offline use.  See the settings and Help for more info.

For air and rail routes a straight line can be displayed between pins. 

Add, remove or rearrange the pins in any order you wish. Routes and pins can be sent to Apple Maps. 

Import and export GPX data files.

Each trip can be saved as a separate document. Perfect for anyone who wants to maintain a record of past trips.

VIEW YOUR TRIP ON YOUR MAC with our Road Trip Planner app available from the Mac App Store.
Send location data to Road Trip Planner directly from any of our location-savvy apps.

THE ITINERARY HOLDS ALL OF THE DETAILS. Share it and take it with you.
- print the itinerary or share it easily
- includes a map image with pins and routes, activities for each Route Pin, costs for each activity, total fuel cost, total trip cost, information for Points of Interest Pins, and driving instructions.

USE THE TO-DO CHECKLIST. Make sure you don’t forget anything.

We respond quickly to suggestions and questions in our forum. 
PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR AN ISSUE. We promise we'll respond as quickly as we can.

For more info visit the Road Trip Planner web site at https://roadtripplanner.modesittsoftware.com

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PURCHASING:
The mapping and routing functionality Road Trip Planner uses is based upon Apple’s maps technology.  If Apple Maps cannot find a route between map pins, then neither can Road Trip Planner.  Please test the area you wish to travel using Apple’s Maps app to ensure that the area can be routed.  If it cannot be routed, please submit the issue to Apple.  If Apple Maps cannot perform routing in the area you wish to travel then neither can Road Trip Planner.

## Key features

- Worldwide map with pin placement
- Detailed trip itinerary creation
- Pin data includes dates, times, notes, images
- Route visualization and driving directions
- Cost estimation for fuel and activities
- To-do checklist for trip preparation
- Offline map caching

## Chart rankings

- #118 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of Road Trip Planner™?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Helpful trip planning tool
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 💡 Detailed itinerary generation
- 🎨 Customizable map icons
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔍 Inaccurate map data
- 🔗 Lack of syncing between devices
- 📚 Insufficient instructions and documentation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Errors when updating routes
- Randomly adding/removing pins
- Incorrect travel time and distance calculations
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to reorder waypoints
- Fuel cost and consumption tracking
- Offline map support
- Collaboration and sharing features
- Better integration with navigation apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/road-trip-planner/id1095856653/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work for me

*2026-07-12, version 4.8.4*

I don’t want to use this if it doesn’t share with the other devices on my family sharing with Apple. I cannot get this to happen. I spent half an hour on the phone with Apple.

### 5/5 — Easy to Use

*2026-04-18, version 4.8.4*

Many features. Unlimited pins. Low price. Excellent Ap.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2025-10-01, version 4.8.4*

I don’t write reviews very often, but I’ve been using this app a LOT lately, and I really appreciate how handy it is. I start with the main places I want to go and get a basic route that gives me an idea of times and distances. After that, it’s so easy to add in stops and places to stay and rearrange things and generate an itinerary. There’s a little bit of a learning curve at the beginning, but once you understand a few basics, it’s very easy to use.

### 2/5 — Trip start and timing

*2025-08-14, version 4.8.4*

For some reason this feature quit working. Or was edited out. I cant find anywhere.

### 5/5 — Still Great

*2025-05-02, version 4.8.4*

Loaded software onto new IPad.    Still works well just like earlier version of the OS.

### 4/5 — Great Start

*2025-04-27, version 4.8.4*

Love the app. My only request is an ‘output’ that creates a high resolution jpg for sharing with routes, POI, stops and their call outs displayed. I understand that showing callouts on the map might block other items so a legend would be just peachy.

### 5/5 — ~ RTP®  ~  for Macs ® & iDevices ® . ..

*2025-04-16, version 4.8.4*

...  25 04 15 . . . We have been using this software for years and it remains the best for the money $ . . Best of all is the support . .  You chat with the actual, living, d e v e l o p e r  and a vast support group of current users  .  /s, Steve  (made on a Mac ®)    Ω . ...

### 5/5 — Still Great

*2025-01-23, version 4.8.3*

Loaded software onto new IPad.    Still works well just like earlier version of the OS.

### 2/5 — Map Info not available

*2024-11-15, version 4.8.3*

After downloading the app and its companions, I do not see any info regarding route info such as distance to go, arrival time and other useful info. This is not the app for those who are traveling across the country and need many specific information such as accommodations and POIs in the area. Google maps and apple are better!

### 4/5 — Excellente application

*2024-07-14*

Enfin une application sans abonnement qui permet de planifier simplement un voyage en précisant des dates et des durées. Dommage qu'elle ne soit pas compatible AppleCar pour être utilisée sur la route. Sinon bravo et merci

## Frequently asked questions about Road Trip Planner™

### What does Road Trip Planner do?

This app allows you to plan detailed road trips by placing pins on a worldwide map for each desired location. You can then create a comprehensive trip itinerary, including details for each pin and activity. It provides route visualization, driving directions, and cost estimations.

### What kind of information can I store for each pin?

Each pin can store arrival and departure dates/times, travel time, time spent at the location, name, address, notes, images, custom colors/icons, URLs, weather reports, transport type, internet search results, and a list of activities. You can also view driving distance, time, fuel cost, and advisories.

### Is this app free to use?

No, this app is a paid application. It does not require any subscription and respects user privacy by not collecting any personal data. A free viewer app is available to demo its functionality without saving edits.

### What mapping services does the app use?

The app uses Apple Maps or OpenStreet Maps for its mapping and routing functionality. If Apple Maps cannot find a route between pins, this app will also be unable to do so. Non-Apple maps can be cached for offline use.

### How can I share my trip plans?

You can share your trip itinerary, which includes a map image with pins and routes, activities, costs, and driving instructions. The itinerary can be printed or easily shared with others. Pin data can also be exported to your calendar.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.4 — 2025-02-18

- Added enhancement so that when adding a map pin, its name appears not just the address.
- Enhanced "Send all route pins to Apple Maps" so that the route pins are in correct order.
- Bug fixes and interface enhancements.

### 4.8.3 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes and interface enhancements.

### 4.8.2 — 2023-01-31

- Few grammar errors corrected.
- Can now share a pin's address. To do so, tap on a map pin, then tap on the resulting small window to see the address. To share the address, tap the top right button, second from right.
- Other minor bug fixes and app enhancements.

### 4.8.1 — 2022-11-15

- Now easier to rename a map pin.
- New setting in Routes tab: append coordinates to address (default is NO).
- Removed optimize pins function as it was problematic.
- Other bug fixes and app enhancements..

### 4.8 — 2022-10-23

- Chart View: added Cancel button along with other chart view enhancements.
- Look Around: For iOS 16 and above, Apple's Look Around view is available (in the Web tab).
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and other app enhancements.

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