# Route4Me Route Planner vs Loop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Route4Me Route Planner at 12K against Loop's 8. Route4Me Route Planner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Route4Me Route Planner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Route4Me Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Route4Me Route Planner has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Route4Me Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Loop's.

Route4Me Route Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route4Me Route Planner | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route4me-route-planner/id349853799/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-run-route-planner-and-map/id6741156004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 248 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Route4Me Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/349853802) | [Ori App Studio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434284823) |

## What reviewers say

### Route4Me Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route4me-route-planner/id349853799)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app creates optimized, multi-stop routes with voice-guided navigation. It allows for quick stop additions, on-the-fly route adjustments, and proof of delivery documentation including photos and signatures. Get to your destinations faster and more efficiently.

**Highlights:** Multi-stop route optimization, Voice-guided navigation, Add stops by address, voice, scan, or upload, On-the-fly route adjustments, Proof of delivery (photos, video, notes), Digital signature capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Plan (Inactive) | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy Plan (Inactive) | $9.99 | per month |
| Route Optimizer for Driver | $9.99 | per month |
| Route Optimizer for Driver | $19.99 | per month |
| Legacy Plan (Inactive) | $59.99 | per year |
| Legacy Plan (Inactive) | $79.99 | per year |
| Legacy Plan (Inactive) | $79.99 | per year |
| Take it easy Unlimited Routing | $79.99 | per year |
| Take it easy Unlimited Routing | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 📍 Accurate address mapping
- 📝 Useful note-taking features
- 🤝 Good integration with navigation apps
- ⏱️ Time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding local addresses
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Unexpected route changes
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time estimates

**Reported bugs**

- Addresses disappearing from recent list
- Incompatibility with latest iOS version
- Inability to delete or edit existing routes

**Requested features**

- Add option to exclude toll roads
- Improve address search to prioritize local results
- Implement ability to manually reorder stops
- Provide printable route summaries
- Add support for multiple package tracking per stop


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-run-route-planner-and-map/id6741156004)

Plan, navigate, and track outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling, and running. Create custom routes, view elevation profiles, and sync data with Apple Health. Supports GPX file import/export for seamless sharing and device integration.

**Highlights:** Route planning by tapping and dragging, Elevation profile visualization, Real-time GPS tracking, Apple Health synchronization, Topographic map styles, GPX file import/export, Save and share unlimited routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Loop Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Route4Me Route Planner free?

Route4Me Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Route4Me Route Planner or Loop?

Route4Me Route Planner is rated higher. Route4Me Route Planner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Loop averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Route4Me Route Planner or Loop have ads?

Neither Route4Me Route Planner nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Route4Me Route Planner or Loop?

Route4Me Route Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Route4Me Route Planner was updated on September 26, 2026 and Loop on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*