Comparison

TouchRoute vs Workshop Mobile

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

Head to head
About

TouchRoute

Easily plan and share custom routes for running, walking, or driving. Simply tap on the map to create a path, with options for different travel modes and units. Save your routes or export them to popular fitness apps.

Highlights
  • Tap and hold to drop pins
  • Instant route drawing
  • On Foot or Driving modes
  • Miles or kilometers
  • Return to start loop option
  • Undo last pin
  • Weather check
  • GPX file export
Features
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Plan your perfect run, walk or drive, in seconds. Touch Route turns your finger into a route planner. Press and hold on the map to drop a pin, and Touch Route instantly draws a route along real streets and paths, with direction arrows showing the way. Keep adding pins to build a route of any length, and watch your total distance update as you go. Built for runners, walkers and drivers • Choose On Foot or Driving, and see distances in miles or kilometers. • Start from your current location, or look up any address and begin there. • Made a loop in mind? Tap Return to route straight back to your starting point. • Made a mistake? Undo removes your last pin. • Check the current weather on the map with one tap before you head out. Take your routes anywhere Send any route to your favorite apps. Share as a GPX file to Garmin Connect, Strava, MapMyRun and many more. Or send a Touch Route file by AirDrop to a friend, who can add it straight to their own collection. Simple to manage Your saved routes appear in a clean list with a map preview and distance. Swipe right to share, and swipe left to delete. Sort by distance or by date. Made for every screen Touch Route works on iPhone and iPad, and it's designed for foldable iPhone too. On a wide screen, your route list and map sit side by side. Free to try Save up to 3 routes for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited saved routes. Tap the gear icon for settings, a quick how-to guide, and a way to send feedback. TouchRoute does not collect any user data. Privacy Policy: https://epage.app/touchroute/touchroute-privacy-policy

About

Workshop Mobile

Features
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Workshop Mobile is the essential companion app for bike shop mechanics and workshop managers. Built by Bikebook, this mobile tool puts your entire workshop operation in your pocket - manage jobs, track progress, and stay connected with customers, wherever you are. SUBSCRIPTION (PAID) Workshop Mobile is for paying Workshop customers. The workshop features in this app - jobs, customers, messaging, and the rest of the operational toolset described in this listing - require a paid Workshop subscription. Sign in with your existing account or subscribe via In-App Purchase on iPhone and iPad where available. MANAGE YOUR JOBS View all your scheduled jobs organised by date - today, tomorrow, or the next two weeks. Filter by assigned mechanic to focus on your personal workload. Powerful search lets you find any job instantly by job number, customer name, address, or notes. WORK OFFLINE Workshop Mobile works offline without any setup. Access job information, update statuses, and add notes even when you're in areas with poor signal. All your changes sync automatically when you're back online. QUICK ACTIONS Every job card includes quick action buttons: - Add notes and internal comments - Upload photos for job documentation - Update job status instantly - Access service item checklists - Call customers directly - Get turn-by-turn directions to job locations - View interactive maps showing all job locations INTERACTIVE MAPS See all your jobs plotted on an interactive map with your current location. Tap any job marker to view details, or use navigation to get directions. The map shows nearby jobs, helping you plan efficient routes for collection or delivery. COMPLETE JOB INFORMATION Access everything you need at a glance: - Customer contact details and addresses - Collection and drop-off dates and times - Job status and progress tracking - Service bookings and work requirements - Job reports and service history - Media gallery with all job-related photos - Internal notes and customer communication FLEXIBLE FILTERING Filter jobs by schedule scope: - Mechanic scope: View jobs based on your collection schedule - Customer scope: See jobs when customers bring bikes to the workshop - All jobs: Complete overview of all scheduled work Filter by specific mechanics to see individual workloads or focus on team assignments. Switch between multiple organisations if you work across different locations or shops. JOB HISTORY Review your completed work in the dedicated History tab. Track past jobs, review service details, and access historical information whenever you need it. MULTI-ORGANISATION SUPPORT If you work with multiple bike shops or organisations, easily switch between them within the app. Each organisation maintains its own job list, members, and settings. PERFECT FOR: - Bike shop mechanics managing daily work schedules - Workshop managers overseeing multiple technicians - Mobile mechanics who travel to customer locations - Service coordinators organising workshop operations - Anyone who needs mobile access to Bikebook workshop management Workshop Mobile connects directly to your Bikebook account, giving you a mobile extension of your desktop workshop management system. Whether you're in the shop, on the road, or at a customer location, Workshop Mobile keeps you connected to your work. Download Workshop Mobile today - your workshop, wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TouchRoute4 screens
Workshop Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Workshop Mobile at 17.0 against TouchRoute's 26.0. 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. TouchRoute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Workshop Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TouchRoute versus Workshop Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchRouteWorkshop Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEPage, Inc.MyGroup Services Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TouchRoute

One-time1
  • Unlimited Routes$4.99
1 purchases

Workshop Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • Workshop Premium$89.991 Month

Questions

Is TouchRoute free?
TouchRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workshop Mobile free?
Workshop Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TouchRoute or Workshop Mobile have ads?
Neither TouchRoute nor Workshop Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TouchRoute or Workshop Mobile?
TouchRoute ships an update every 2 months, and Workshop Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, TouchRoute was updated on November 11, 2026 and Workshop Mobile on November 5, 2026.

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