Comparison

Contact Groups vs Route Planner, Route Optimizer

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

Head to head
About

Contact Groups

Easily create and manage contact groups directly on your device. Organize frequently contacted people for quick access, send group emails, or text multiple recipients at once. Export contacts as VCards for backup or sharing.

Highlights
  • Create and manage contact groups
  • Directly edit Apple Contacts database
  • Send group emails
  • Send group SMS/text messages
  • Export contacts as VCard
  • Delete multiple contacts
Features
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"Thanks very much. Very happy. A very useful app." AB, Nov 2020 This app creates and manages Groups in the Apple Contacts app database directly on the iDevice. The groups and their members are stored in the Contacts database. If it is in an iCloud account then iOS manages the synchronisation automatically. The app makes it very easy to create groups of frequently-used contacts eg those people you call frequently without having to search for them in Recents or putting them all in Favourites. All on your iDevice without having to resort to laptops or web-based apps to manage the Contacts that are on your device. The app can display and edit a Contact's details using the same interface as the Apple Contacts app. Contact first name, last name and organisation are checked when searching to filter the contacts in a list - those in the current group or those not in the current group. In the Group list, tap and hold or carefully swipe right to left to change the name of a group. The list of Groups can be sorted alphabetically by using the switch in Settings->Contact Groups. Contact Groups can send an email to all members of a group. Contact Groups can create and add qualifying recipients to an SMS/text message for groups that contain Contacts with a mobile number in the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Türkiye. Only numbers prefixed with + and the country code of the above countries and the digits which identify a mobile/cell number for that country are recognised. Canada and the United States of America are not included because there seems to be no way to distinguish a mobile/cell number from a landline phone number. The user can enter the relevant text. The app is not responsible for sending the message nor for any errors that may occur eg if the user does not have the ability to send texts internationally or the mobile number is incorrect etc. Contact Groups can select and delete multiple contacts at the same time - select a group, tap Not In Group, tap Select and then select one or more contacts and tap the trash can that has appeared. A confirmation dialog will appear. A Contact can be added to or removed from Groups: long-press the Contact to show the Groups to which it belongs. Swipe right-to-left to remove it from a Group. Tap Add to Groups to see a list of groups to which the Contact does not belong. Tap a Group to add the Contact to that Group. This can also be achieved by tapping the Contact to display Apple's Contact interface and then scrolling to the bottom to the 'Included in List' section. The Contacts in a Group can be exported via the app as a VCard file for sharing or importing into other machines and devices, or saved to Files or DropBox etc for backup purposes. The app itself does not send any data to any server. Due to Exchange issues, the app is unable to create groups in Exchange/Outlook accounts. SUPPORT If you encounter any issues please use the email link at the bottom of the Help screen or on the Developer Website link on this screen.

About

Route Planner, Route Optimizer

This app helps you plan and optimize multi-stop routes for various activities like running, travel, and deliveries. It allows for quick stop additions, instant route optimization, and real-time adjustments to save time, energy, and fuel.

Highlights
  • Instant multi-stop route planning
  • Route optimization for speed
  • Running and walking route mapping
  • Delivery route sequencing
  • Real-time route adjustments
  • Seamless navigation integration
Features
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The easy-to-use multi-stop route planner for running, traveling, and deliveries - trusted by millions worldwide. Plan, optimize, and explore faster while saving time, energy, and fuel every day. Add stops in seconds, tap once to optimize, and instantly get the fastest routes for your run, trip, or delivery. Avoid traffic, adjust on the go, and make every journey smoother. With Route Planner, you can: • Plan routes instantly: Add stops or checkpoints with typing, voice, or Apple Live Text. • Running & walking routes: Map out custom loops or scenic trails with accurate distance and time. • Travel planner: Create multi-stop trips, sightseeing routes, or vacation itineraries. • Delivery optimization: Save hours daily by finding the quickest delivery sequence. • Smart scheduling: Set priorities, break times, or delivery windows with ease. • Real-time adjustments: Reorder, skip, or add stops on the go. • Route tracking: Monitor travel distance, pace, and estimated arrival times. • Seamless navigation: Open routes directly in Waze, Google Maps, or Apple Maps. • Trip notes & organization: Add details, reminders, or travel tips for each stop. Download Running Route Planner now and start navigating smarter. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/route-planner-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/route-planner-terms/

Screenshots

Contact Groups4 screens
Route Planner, Route Optimizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Route Planner, Route Optimizer at Free against Contact Groups's $0.99. Contact Groups's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and device support 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

Route Planner, Route Optimizer is free to download; Contact Groups costs $0.99 up front. Route Planner, Route Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Contact Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, Route Planner, Route Optimizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Contact Groups versus Route Planner, Route Optimizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContact GroupsRoute Planner, Route Optimizer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGodfrey RaftesathFree App Studio

Customer experience

Contact Groups

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Route Planner, Route Optimizer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Contact Groups

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Route Planner, Route Optimizer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan$4.997 Days
  • Pro Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Contact Groups free?
Contact Groups costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Route Planner, Route Optimizer free?
Route Planner, Route Optimizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Contact Groups or Route Planner, Route Optimizer have ads?
Route Planner, Route Optimizer shows ads; Contact Groups does not.
Which is updated more often, Contact Groups or Route Planner, Route Optimizer?
Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, and Route Planner, Route Optimizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Contact Groups was updated on October 1, 2026 and Route Planner, Route Optimizer on October 5, 2026.

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