# Route 66 Navigation vs RT66 Guide

The clearest difference is rating: RT66 Guide at 4.0 against Route 66 Navigation's 2.9. RT66 Guide also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Route 66 Navigation's advantage is chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Route 66 Navigation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and RT66 Guide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RT66 Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Route 66 Navigation's written reviews are positive against 65% of RT66 Guide's.

Route 66 Navigation ships an update every 2 months, RT66 Guide every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route 66 Navigation | RT66 Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-navigation/id1271779151/reviews) | **[4.0 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rt66-guide/id1609901732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touch Media. s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/816170502) | [McCoyCORE USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609901734) |

## What reviewers say

### Route 66 Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-navigation/id1271779151)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate historic Route 66 with turn-by-turn directions and offline maps. Discover over 1300 attractions, plan your trip day-by-day, and receive notifications about significant sites. Supports Apple CarPlay for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn directions for historic Route 66, Full offline mode, 1300+ attractions with notifications, Trip planning and saving, Apple CarPlay support, Up-to-date maps with detours

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Route 66 navigation features | $39.99 | per year |
| Navigate Route 66 for 7 days | $17.99 | one-time |
| Navigate Route 66 for 7 days | $19.99 | one-time |
| Navigate Route 66 for 1 year | $35.99 | one-time |
| Navigate Route 66 for  1 year | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧭 Keeps users on historic Route 66 accurately
- 📍 Comprehensive points of interest database
- 🚗 Turn-by-turn navigation guidance
- 📱 CarPlay integration support
- 🗺️ Offline map download capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription cost ($39.99/year or $20/week)
- 🔊 No audio narration for directions or attractions
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates and ETA calculations
- 🗺️ Cannot zoom out to see full route ahead

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when setting destination
- Navigation crashes on CarPlay
- GPS location determination failures
- Incorrect turn directions (left/right reversed)
- Circular routing in cities like Santa Fe

**Requested features**

- Audio prompts for turn-by-turn directions
- Ability to create custom trip with selected attractions
- Zoom functionality without auto-recentering
- Speed limit display and adjustment
- Lifetime subscription option


### RT66 Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rt66-guide/id1609901732)

This app serves as a comprehensive travel guide for exploring "The Mother Road." It offers detailed information on points of interest, virtual passport stamping, audio tours, and turn-by-turn navigation to enhance your journey.

**Highlights:** Trip planning tools, Thousands of Points-of-Interest details, Virtual Passport, Audio tours, Turn-by-turn navigation, Selfie sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Great for Route 66 planning
- 📍 Helpful POI information
- 👍 Informative descriptions
- ✅ Accurate route information
- 💡 Virtual passport idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Unusable for setup
- ❌ Download issues
- ❌ Offline content never downloads
- ❌ App crashes hard
- ❌ Update never downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Account creation errors due to formatting
- Download spinner never completes
- App crashes and requires endless updates
- Update never downloads
- Virtual passport often doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Progress bar for downloads
- Tutorial on how everything works
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Route 66 Navigation free?

Route 66 Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RT66 Guide free?

RT66 Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Route 66 Navigation or RT66 Guide?

RT66 Guide is rated higher. Route 66 Navigation averages 2.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while RT66 Guide averages 4.0 from 120 ratings.

### Do Route 66 Navigation or RT66 Guide have ads?

Neither Route 66 Navigation nor RT66 Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Route 66 Navigation or RT66 Guide?

Route 66 Navigation ships an update every 2 months, and RT66 Guide every 4 weeks. Most recently, Route 66 Navigation was updated on September 23, 2026 and RT66 Guide on September 3, 2026.

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