Freeman Maps vs RouteIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freeman Maps
Navigate popular motorcycle routes with turn-by-turn directions derived from authentic, curated maps. Designed for riders who prioritize enjoying the journey, it offers access to expertly crafted rides and scenic stops.
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Curated motorcycle ride maps
- Authentic Freeman's maps
- Scenic route suggestions
- Access to complete ride library (membership)
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Get turn-by-turn directions for the most popular rides straight from Freeman’s famous printed maps. Welcome to the all-new Version 2.0! We've completely redesigned the app to be faster, cleaner, and more stable, so you can spend your time enjoying the ride, not making or sharing maps. Randy Freeman has been creating specialty touring and trail maps from scratch since 1992. He does the homework so you don’t have to. Our maps show only the best-named roads, ride loops, and stops possible. What to expect in the app: Reworked Turn-by-Turn Guidance: We completely overhauled our most loved feature to give you the most reliable, seamless navigation experience yet. Smart Caching: Hit a dead zone? No problem. Our new smart caching keeps your route loaded and ready even when your cell signal drops. Free & Premium Rides: We’ve provided many of the most popular rides for you to use for free. Members can access our complete library, which is continuously updated with new rides in new places. Seamless Login: Getting started is faster than ever with new Apple and Google sign-in options. We’re thrilled to bring Freeman Maps to your phone in our best app version yet. Please note, we cannot always foresee detours and construction activity—so ride and drive safely, and please Look Twice.
RouteIt
This app helps you determine the optimal time to leave for your destination, considering predicted traffic patterns. It plans your drive, offers departure time recommendations, and compares routes to ensure you arrive on time without leaving too early.
- Optimal departure time recommendations
- Predicted traffic analysis
- Route comparison with traffic data
- Leave-time curve visualization
- Departure reminders
- Hand-off to maps apps
- Saved and archived trips
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RouteIt answers the one question maps apps don't: when should you leave? Apple Maps and Google Maps are great once you're driving. But they don't watch traffic before you go, and they can't tell you the smartest time to start. RouteIt plans your drive, predicts how traffic will build, and recommends the departure time that gets you there on time without leaving early for nothing. PLAN A DRIVE IN SECONDS Enter where you're starting, where you're going, and any stops along the way. Set the time you need to arrive, and RouteIt does the rest. GET THE OPTIMAL DEPARTURE TIME RouteIt analyzes predicted traffic across a window of possible departure times and recommends the latest you can leave and still arrive with a comfortable buffer — in plain language. For example: "Leave at 7:10 AM. Traffic on I-75 builds sharply after 7:30 — heading out now saves 14 minutes and still gets you there early even in heavy traffic." COMPARE ROUTES AT A GLANCE See every route option side by side with drive time, distance, a traffic-level badge, and a delay-risk rating, so you know which way is genuinely faster — not just shorter. SEE THE LEAVE-TIME CURVE A simple chart shows how your drive time changes depending on when you leave, so you can pick the sweet spot yourself. NEVER MISS YOUR WINDOW RouteIt sends a "time to leave" reminder before your recommended departure, and re-checks traffic beforehand — if conditions get worse or a faster route opens up, you'll know. HAND OFF TO YOUR MAPS APP When it's time to drive, tap once to open the route in Apple Maps or Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Choose your preferred app per trip. SAVE THE DRIVES YOU MAKE OFTEN Keep your commute and regular trips ready to go, including recurring daily drives. Past trips are archived automatically. BUILT FOR iPHONE Clean, native design with full dark mode support, SF Symbols, and an interactive route map. RouteIt is powered by Google's routing and traffic prediction data. Departure recommendations are estimates based on historical and predicted traffic — real-world conditions can always change. ROUTEIT PREMIUM RouteIt is a subscription of $9.99 per month or $39.99 per year, starting with a 1-week free trial. Your subscription unlocks unlimited trip planning, departure recommendations, route comparison, and leave-time reminders. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use available in the app and on our website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Freeman Maps at 2.5 against RouteIt's 1.0. Freeman Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). RouteIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RouteIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Freeman Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Freeman Maps holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freeman Maps has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Freeman Maps ships an update every 2 months, RouteIt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freeman Maps | RouteIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (8 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | xm systems | James Rolen |
In-app purchases
Freeman Maps
No in-app purchases
RouteIt
- RouteIt Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
- RouteIt Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









