Comparison

Route Planner vs Root

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

Head to head
About

Route Planner

Optimize multi-stop routes for delivery drivers and field teams. Import stops from files, get the shortest order with arrival times, and integrate with your preferred navigation app. Share routes and manage teams efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multi-stop route optimization
  • Import stops from Excel, CSV, or text
  • Arrival time estimates
  • Integration with navigation apps
  • Route sharing and team management
  • Offline route functionality
Features
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GetWay is a multi-stop route planner for delivery drivers, couriers and field teams: add or import your stops, tap once, and drive them in the shortest order with an arrival time at each stop. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your stops: type them, say them, or import a list. 2. Tap Optimize: the shortest order, with an arrival time at each stop. 3. Drive: each stop opens in your navigation app, and you mark it done. BRING YOUR WHOLE LIST AT ONCE β€’ Import stops from an Excel, CSV or text file, or paste a list β€’ Got the list by e-mail or in a chat? Open the file there and choose GetWay β€’ Columns by position (first column = address, second = customer name) or by the titles in the first row β€’ Unclear addresses wait for you to confirm or fix them, so nothing wrong enters the route THE ROUTE, YOUR WAY β€’ Not happy with the order? See another arrangement and pick the one you like β€’ Draw areas on the map: the first area is done first, then the second, then the rest HAND OVER A ROUTE β€’ Send a whole route to another GetWay subscriber: it arrives in their app for them to accept β€’ Team managers see every driver of the group on one map: what is done and what is left β€’ GetWay Market: offer a route to drivers near you, or pick one up. For subscribers aged 18 and over; payment is arranged between the two drivers DRIVE WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE APP β€’ Tap a stop and it opens in your navigation app, Apple Maps included β€’ Keeps working without internet once your route is loaded, and syncs when you are back online β€’ Call a customer straight from the stop BUILT FOR REAL WORK β€’ Delivery drivers, couriers, technicians, sales reps and field service teams β€’ Group plans for fleets: one manager plans, each driver gets their own route β€’ Set time windows and time at each stop only when you need them β€’ Save routes you repeat as favorites β€’ Distances in miles or kilometers START IN SECONDS No sign-up needed. Open the app, add a stop, and you are planning a route with multiple stops. Free for up to 5 stops a day. Need more? Subscribe inside the app: the monthly plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. QUESTIONS Is GetWay free? Yes, for up to 5 stops a day, with no sign-up. For more stops, subscribe inside the app. Which navigation apps does it work with? The one you already use: each stop opens there. Can I import addresses from Excel? Yes: from an Excel or CSV file, by column position or by the titles in the first row. Can I give my route to another driver? Yes: send the whole route, and it arrives in their GetWay for them to accept. On the stores since 2020. Everything you need to finish your delivery day earlier, and nothing you do not. Privacy Policy: https://getway-admin.route-planner.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Root

Features
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Root – Ride Smarter Ride smarter. Plan better routes. Track your progress. Root is a motorcycle companion app built for riders who want more from every journey. Whether you’re commuting, touring, or exploring new roads, Root helps you plan, track, and connect β€” all in one place. Plan & Save Routes Create and customise routes in seconds. Save your favourite rides and build your own collection of roads worth riding again. Track Your Rides Use GPS tracking to record your journeys and see your route history clearly mapped out. Personal Ride Analytics See distance, ride stats, and progress over time. Turn every ride into measurable improvement. Earn XP & Level Up Every mile counts. Earn experience points as you ride and watch your level grow. Join Rider Groups Connect with other riders, join groups, and share routes within the community. Root is designed for real motorcyclists who value progress, planning, and community. Download Root and make every ride count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Route Planner4 screens
Root4 screens

Verdict

The call

Route Planner and Root are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Route Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Root sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Route Planner versus Root: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoute PlannerRoot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size81 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYona Lurieben hodge

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Route Planner

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly GetWay Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Monthly GetWay - 5 subscribers7 Days trial$37.991 Month
  • 6 Month GetWay Subscription$45.996 Months
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  • Monthly GetWay- 10 subscribers7 Days trial$69.991 Month
  • Yearly GetWay Subscription$74.991 Year
  • Yearly GetWay Subscription$119.991 Year
  • Monthly GetWay- 20 subscribers7 Days trial$134.991 Month
  • Monthly GetWay- 30 subscribers7 Days trial$189.991 Month
  • Monthly GetWay- 50 subscribers7 Days trial$289.991 Month
  • Monthly GetWay-100 subscribers7 Days trial$539.991 Month
2 purchases

Root

Subscriptions2
  • Root Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Root Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Route Planner free?
Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Root free?
Root is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Route Planner or Root have ads?
Neither Route Planner nor Root shows ads.

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