Comparison

Route creator vs Delivery Route Planner

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

Head to head
About

Route creator

This app is a professional route planner for deliveries, logistics, and travel. It helps users create, organize, and navigate multi-stop routes with built-in optimization. Users can manage locations, contacts, and items, and export data in professional PDF or CSV formats.

Highlights
  • Multi-stop route planning
  • Route optimization engine
  • Location, contact, and item management
  • PDF/CSV export
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Team collaboration
  • Automatic trip reporting
Features
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The all-in-one professional route planner for deliveries, logistics, and travel management. Route Creator helps you plan, organize, and navigate your routes smarter than ever. Designed for drivers, couriers, and teams managing daily logistics, it combines route creation, optimization, and reporting in one intuitive app. Create, manage, and export everything — from routes and locations to contacts and items — as professional PDF or CSV files. Plan complete delivery or travel routes with unlimited stops. Each route can include multiple contacts and items — all organized in a clear structure. Use the built-in optimization engine to automatically find the best route order to minimize travel time and distance. Customize optimization by setting start and end points or prioritizing stops. Save detailed Locations with attached Contacts and Items. Each Contact can include multiple phone numbers, emails, and custom information fields. Items represent goods or materials linked with Locations or Routes for easy tracking and delivery management. Attach images directly to any file for better visual reference. Reports are automatically created after completing a navigation and include trip times, route performance, and detailed summaries of completed stops. All exported PDFs now feature a unified grayscale layout with improved readability and a professional appearance. Browse and organize all your files — Routes, Locations, Contacts, Items, and Reports — in one place. Create folders, copy or move files, and export data as PDF or CSV. Collaborate easily through Teams by sharing routes, locations, and files — all synchronized through iCloud for seamless teamwork. Navigate your routes with precise, turn-by-turn voice guidance. Supports multiple languages and works with Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. Your data is safely synchronized through iCloud and protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Route Creator is free to use with optional premium upgrades for advanced features. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage your subscription anytime in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://routecreator.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://routecreator.weebly.com

About

Delivery Route Planner

Optimize multi-stop delivery routes with intelligent algorithms that consider traffic, time windows, and priorities. Import stops easily from spreadsheets or photos, and validate addresses before you go. Get accurate ETAs and proof of delivery.

Highlights
  • Intelligent route optimization
  • Import stops from Excel, CSV, photos
  • Address validation
  • Accurate ETAs
  • Navigate with preferred apps
  • Proof of delivery
  • Visual route mapping
Features
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Plan smarter routes. Deliver more packages. Get home earlier. Upper is the route planning app built for delivery drivers, couriers, and field professionals who need to optimize multi-stop routes fast. Stop wasting time manually plotting addresses — let Upper's algorithm find your fastest path through 500+ stops in seconds. INTELLIGENT ROUTE OPTIMIZATION Our optimization engine analyzes every variable: distance between stops, real-time traffic, delivery time windows, priority packages, service time at each location, and your preferred highways. The result? Routes that actually work in the real world, not just on paper. - Optimize up to 500 stops per route - Factor in delivery windows and priority levels - Set service time per stop for accurate planning - Choose highway preferences and toll avoidance - Handle pickups and deliveries on the same route IMPORT STOPS YOUR WAY No more typing addresses one by one. Upper accepts stops however you get them: - Import from Excel, CSV, or any spreadsheet - Capture manifest photos — our OCR reads the addresses - Copy-paste address lists directly - Add stops manually when needed ADDRESS VALIDATION BUILT IN Bad addresses kill delivery efficiency. Upper validates every address before you drive, catching typos, wrong zip codes, duplicates, and formatting errors automatically. Know your route is solid before you leave. ACCURATE ETAs YOUR CUSTOMERS CAN TRUST Give customers reliable arrival windows. Upper calculates ETAs using actual driving speeds, service time at each stop, scheduled breaks, and real distances — not optimistic guesses. NAVIGATE WITH YOUR FAVORITE APP Launch directions in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or MapQuest. Use your phone or connect through Apple CarPlay. Upper hands off navigation seamlessly to whatever you prefer. PROOF OF DELIVERY & TRACKING Document every stop with photos, signatures, and notes. Track your progress through the route with real-time status updates. Export completed routes for client reporting or employer records. SEE YOUR ROUTES VISUALLY View all stops on an interactive map with color-coded pins. Distinguish deliveries from pickups, see your optimized sequence, and understand your route at a glance. WHO USES UPPER? - Independent delivery drivers and owner-operators - Amazon DSP and Flex drivers - FedEx Ground and Express contractors - Courier and messenger services - Food and flower delivery - Pharmacy and medical delivery - Field service technicians - Sales representatives with territory routes - Real estate agents showing multiple properties - Any professional running multi-stop routes THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER Drivers using Upper report saving 1-2 hours daily, reducing miles driven by 20-40%, and completing more stops per shift. Less driving means lower fuel costs, less vehicle wear, and more time with your family. TRY UPPER FREE Start your 3-day free trial on monthly plans. No commitment — cancel anytime. See how much time you save on your very first route. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Upper offers monthly and annual subscription options. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. For billing and subscription support: https://support.apple.com/billing LINKS Privacy Policy: https://faq.upperinc.com/main/articles/1600838500117-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://faq.upperinc.com/main/articles/1600838360756-terms-of-use Questions? Contact support@upperinc.com

Screenshots

Route creator4 screens
Delivery Route Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Delivery Route Planner at 77% against Route creator's 31%. Delivery Route Planner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 87). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Route creator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Delivery Route Planner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Delivery Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delivery Route Planner has 1.7K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Route creator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Delivery Route Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Route creator ships an update every 4 weeks, Delivery Route Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Route creator versus Delivery Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoute creatorDelivery Route Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (87 ratings)4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings871.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB120 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperASTERIOS RIZOSMonocubed, Inc

Customer experience

Route creator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative54.3%

Delivery Route Planner

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.1%

Bugs and requests

Route creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Delivery Route Planner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Addresses not recognized
  • Route optimization not working as expected
  • Inability to contact support

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to prioritize/reorder stops
  • Integration with business software
  • Customizable route optimization
  • Offline mode for areas with poor connectivity

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Route creator

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Bronze subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Silver subscription$3.491 Month
  • 6 Months Bronze subscription$4.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Bronze subscription$8.991 Year
  • 6 Months Silver subscription$12.996 Months
  • 1 Year Silver subscription$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium access$69.99
12 purchases

Delivery Route Planner

Subscriptions12
  • Route Planner - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Route Planner - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Upper- No longer available3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Upper- No longer available$9.991 Month
  • Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Route Planner - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$46.991 Year
  • Upper - No longer available7 Days trial$76.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
  • Route Planner - Yearly$189.991 Year

Questions

Is Route creator free?
Route creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Delivery Route Planner free?
Delivery Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Route creator or Delivery Route Planner?
Delivery Route Planner is rated higher. Route creator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Delivery Route Planner averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Route creator or Delivery Route Planner have ads?
Neither Route creator nor Delivery Route Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Route creator or Delivery Route Planner?
Route creator ships an update every 4 weeks, and Delivery Route Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Route creator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Delivery Route Planner on September 26, 2026.

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