# Route 66 Navigation vs Route 66 Centennial Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Route 66 Centennial Guide at 100% against Route 66 Navigation's 42%. Route 66 Centennial Guide also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Route 66 Navigation's advantage is price (Free vs $6.99) and ratings volume (203 vs 25). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Route 66 Navigation is free to download; Route 66 Centennial Guide costs $6.99 up front. Route 66 Navigation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Route 66 Centennial Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Route 66 Centennial Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Route 66 Navigation has 203 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Route 66 Navigation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Route 66 Centennial Guide's.

Route 66 Navigation ships an update every 2 months, Route 66 Centennial Guide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route 66 Navigation | Route 66 Centennial Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.8 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-navigation/id1271779151/reviews) | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-centennial-guide/id6761061587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #171 | **#21** |
| Size | 163 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Touch Media. s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/816170502) | [Poul David Rasmussen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887575702) |

## What reviewers say

### Route 66 Navigation

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

**Currently charting:** #171 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


### Route 66 Centennial Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-66-centennial-guide/id6761061587)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Explore the historic Route 66 with detailed site information and built-in navigation. Discover 267 researched locations, listen to audio narratives, and save your favorites for an offline travel companion.

**Highlights:** 267 curated historic sites, In-car audio narration, Offline content access, Favorites list creation, Navigation integration, AI-generated imagery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Route 66 Navigation free?

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

### Is Route 66 Centennial Guide free?

Route 66 Centennial Guide costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Route 66 Centennial Guide is rated higher. Route 66 Navigation averages 2.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Route 66 Centennial Guide averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

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

Neither Route 66 Navigation nor Route 66 Centennial Guide shows ads.

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

Route 66 Navigation ships an update every 2 months, and Route 66 Centennial Guide weekly. Most recently, Route 66 Navigation was updated on October 29, 2026 and Route 66 Centennial Guide on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Route 66 Navigation or Route 66 Centennial Guide?

Route 66 Navigation currently peaks at #171 in the App Store charts, and Route 66 Centennial Guide at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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