Comparison

Road Trip Planner™ vs MapWalker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Road Trip Planner™

Plan detailed road trips by placing pins on a map and creating a comprehensive itinerary. Each pin can store extensive details including dates, times, notes, images, and activities. The app offers route visualization, driving directions, and cost estimations.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

MapWalker

Virtually explore the world by creating and sharing custom walking and driving routes. Plan your journeys, save your paths, and even add landmarks for a personalized travel experience.

Highlights
  • Simulated virtual travel on map
  • Create and save custom travel paths
  • Edit and add landmarks to routes
  • Share travel paths via iCloud/Dropbox
  • Replay saved travel path movements
  • Locate current position on path
Features
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Rotate your iPhone or iPad to start an amazing virtual trip on map around the world. Control the traveler to move on map and create your walking and driving trails. With MapWalker, you can traverse the whole world in your hands and create your own travel maps. You can also plan your travel path for your travel plans. Features: • Simulated Travel: Pick a start place and rotate your iPhone/iPad to start a virtual trip on map. • Save and Share Travel Path: You can save the dynamic travel path to create your own travel map. You can also take the snapshot of the travel path as a picture for sharing. • Travel Path Replay: You can see the movement of the saved travel path on map. • Travel Path Edit: To create your own landmarks on the saved travel path. • Travel Path Locate: You can see your current location on the travel path. • ReplayKit enabled. • Support for iMessage: Find and share nearby places via iMessage. • Export and import travel paths via iCloud/Dropbox. • Wi-Fi Transfer: Quickly transfer travel paths to others via Wi-Fi. With MapWalker, you can enjoy traveling anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Road Trip Planner™4 screens
MapWalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Road Trip Planner™ at 4.2 against MapWalker's 1.0. Road Trip Planner™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). MapWalker's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Road Trip Planner™ costs $3.99 and MapWalker $2.99 up front. MapWalker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Road Trip Planner™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Road Trip Planner™ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Road Trip Planner™ has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Road Trip Planner™'s written reviews are positive against 40% of MapWalker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Road Trip Planner™ versus MapWalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoad Trip Planner™MapWalker
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.2 (2.3K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle ModesittLittle Sam Software

Customer experience

Road Trip Planner™

All ratings2,301 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative43.9%

MapWalker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Road Trip Planner™

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

MapWalker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Road Trip Planner™

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MapWalker

One-time3
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 550 Coins$4.99
  • 1200 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Road Trip Planner™ free?
Road Trip Planner™ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapWalker free?
MapWalker costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Road Trip Planner™ or MapWalker?
Road Trip Planner™ is rated higher. Road Trip Planner™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while MapWalker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Road Trip Planner™ or MapWalker have ads?
Neither Road Trip Planner™ nor MapWalker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Road Trip Planner™ or MapWalker?
Road Trip Planner™ ships an update every 2 months, and MapWalker every 2 months. Most recently, Road Trip Planner™ was updated on September 26, 2026 and MapWalker on September 12, 2026.

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