Comparison

Delivery Route Planner vs Routal Drivers

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

Head to head
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

About

Routal Drivers

Optimize your delivery routes and manage stops efficiently. This app helps couriers and delivery professionals save time and reduce costs with real-time route adjustments and smart stop management.

Highlights
  • Create dozens of stops instantly
  • Real-time route optimization
  • Smart stop management
  • Instant notifications and alerts
  • GPS integration
Features
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Routal Drivers is the route planner built for couriers and delivery drivers. Add your stops, get the fastest order in seconds and finish your day earlier. ADD STOPS IN SECONDS • Scan parcel labels with your camera • Paste a list of addresses or import an Excel file • Search any address with autocomplete OPTIMIZE YOUR ROUTE • Best multi-stop order, calculated automatically • Re-optimize on the go when your day changes • Navigate with Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps DELIVER WITH PROOF • Mark stops as delivered or failed • Proof of delivery with photo and signature • Share your route or export it as PDF PLANS • Free: up to 10 stops per route • Lite and Pro: unlimited stops. Pro adds proof of delivery and more. Try Pro free for 7 days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Delivery Route Planner4 screens
Routal Drivers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Delivery Route Planner at 1.7K against Routal Drivers's 17. Routal Drivers's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Delivery Route Planner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Routal Drivers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Routal Drivers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delivery Route Planner has 1.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Delivery Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Routal Drivers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Delivery Route Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, Routal Drivers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Delivery Route Planner versus Routal Drivers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDelivery Route PlannerRoutal Drivers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonocubed, IncRoutal

Customer experience

Delivery Route Planner

All ratings1,711 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative13.0%

Routal Drivers

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Routal Drivers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Routal Drivers

Subscriptions4
  • Lite Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Drivers Lite Yearly$59.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Delivery Route Planner free?
Delivery Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routal Drivers free?
Routal Drivers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Delivery Route Planner or Routal Drivers?
Routal Drivers is rated higher. Delivery Route Planner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Routal Drivers averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Delivery Route Planner or Routal Drivers have ads?
Neither Delivery Route Planner nor Routal Drivers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Delivery Route Planner or Routal Drivers?
Delivery Route Planner ships an update every 4 weeks, and Routal Drivers weekly. Most recently, Delivery Route Planner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Routal Drivers on October 30, 2026.

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