Comparison

Coverage? vs PlaceMaker Route Planner

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

Head to head
About

Coverage?

Overlay and compare cellular carrier coverage maps directly on your device. Ideal for travelers, this app helps you research and plan your connectivity across the USA and Canada, even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Overlay and compare carrier maps
  • Offline map access
  • Coverage for USA and Canada
  • View 5G, LTE, and roaming areas
  • Regional level maps
  • Supports major US and Canadian carriers
Features
Currently charting
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Directly overlay and compare cellular carrier coverage maps! Perfect for travelers - research where you're covered across the USA (and now Canada!!) ** Follow our Facebook page to get update alerts: http://www.facebook.com/CoverageMapApp, or check our support page** Coverage? focuses on helping mobile bandwidth junkies find cell signal as they roam. Save time looking up coverage on the carrier's websites, compare their claims head to head and better plan your travels to stay connected. ** The carrier's maps in your pocket: This app contains regional level maps based off of each major carrier's data map - as of our last update. Quickly overlay the carriers you use to create your own personalized coverage map on your device. ** No internet needed: Our proprietary compressed coverage maps are stored within the app on your device - no downloading needed! Quickly access where you're supposed to get a signal, even when you have none. ** Urban and rural areas: Maps are at a regional level, and cover the entire continental USA, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. ** Carriers included: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish/Boost, US Cellular. ** Canadian Carriers: Bell, Telus, Rogers (optional unlock) ** Know where to roam: view 5G, LTE, and roaming areas as overlays, focus on finding the coverage type you desire. Check http://www.twostepsbeyond.com/apps/coverage for a quick video demo. We created this app because we are full time 'technomads' ourselves who rely on mobile data to work remotely. Keeping this app updated is a priority for us, as we depend on it ourselves! -------------- Coverage FAQ: Q: Why aren't the maps more detailed or released more often? A: Our map updates require a lot of meticulous labor intensive processing. The optional HD maps are updated quarterly. Q: What makes 'Coverage?' unique? A: There are great apps out there that collect user submitted signal reports - we recommend them and use them ourselves. However, those apps are only useful in markets with an active user base. We took a different approach with Coverage? - we needed a tool to at least give us an idea of where signal should be - urban, rural, and out in the boonies. -------------- Named 'Essential Tool' by Wired Magazine ** Winner - 'Most Useful App' - iOSDevCamp "this app can be indispensable" - Lifehacker.com -------------- The maps in 'Coverage?' are provided in partnership with Ookla, and represent proprietary interpretations of the coverage reported by each carrier. You should not rely on the maps in Coverage to be perfectly precise or absolutely timely. Ongoing map updates have been free - but to support the ongoing development costs, we now allow customers to subscribe to higher resolution maps that will be updated more frequently. Coverage does not report or predict signal strength (there are great apps out there for that!). We can make no promises as to where you'll *actually* get signal.. there are too many variables - towers, device, terrain, weather, etc. So… Got Coverage? Additional information about The HD Maps Subscription: This is an auto-renewable subscription, with a duration of one year. The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase, and will automatically renew each year unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Current subscriptions may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: http://www.twostepsbeyond.com/privacy/

About

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Plan efficient routes with multiple stops and optimize your travel. Easily enter addresses via text or barcode scanning. Share your lists and integrate with popular navigation apps.

Highlights
  • Route planning up to 500 stops
  • Text and barcode address scanning
  • Route optimization (premium)
  • Map and navigation app integration
  • List sharing via Google Drive
  • CSV import support
Features
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PlaceMaker - Top Rated Route Planning App Top rated route planner for routes with up to 500 stops per route. View stops on a map or launch your favorite navigation application. In-app purchase enables route optimization and route display. Now with text scanning (and barcode scanning) to enter addresses. Reviews: "Amazing! Best routing app available!" - Mkoff32 "Best Route Planner" - ozzier23 "The app is very easy to use & excellent routing." - coffee1456, "It's great for traveling salesmen!" - cider pimp “I use this App every day...it is awesome...I would give it 100 stars if I could.” - mistazzz "A real time saver for multiple drive points" - NoBodyzPURRfect "Best route map - Excellent for multiple stop routing and directions." - Jimjjk "Simply Amazing...If you are route driver of any kind....you'll never want to be without it again." - imjasper “Best multi-stop app in the App Store” - BPmax Quickly create lists of stops, and launch your favorite navigation program. Sort by distance from current location, manually sort, or optimize stop sort order with one of the premium versions. Displays the estimated travel time and distance to each stop. Share a list with others through Google Drive - any changes to the list will be seen by all the users. Great for delivery routes and delivery drivers. Barcode reader feature scans FedEx, UPS Mail Innovations, LaserShip/OnTrac, and Royal Mail Mailmark barcodes. CSV import supports Hermes manifest and generic CSV files. See http://placemaker.qworkly.com/csvimporthelp.html for more information. Purchase a premium subscription to reorder lists in optimal order and show the route line on the map. Subscriptions can be managed via your iTunes account. Up to 25 stops per list for $4.99/month or $49.99/year, up to 150 stops per list for $9.99/month or $79.99/year, and over 150 stops per list for $14.99/month or $119.99/year. Up to 500 stops per list is supported by PlaceMaker. Payment will be made through the iTunes store to your iTunes account and subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://placemaker.qworkly.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://placemaker.qworkly.com/terms.html Works with Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Lyft and Uber. Thanks!

Screenshots

Coverage?4 screens
PlaceMaker Route Planner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlaceMaker Route Planner at Free against Coverage?'s $4.99. PlaceMaker Route Planner also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download; Coverage? costs $4.99 up front. Coverage? sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and PlaceMaker Route Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaceMaker Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaceMaker Route Planner has 4.2K ratings behind it against 452, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Coverage?'s written reviews are positive against 85% of PlaceMaker Route Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coverage? ships an update every 3 months, PlaceMaker Route Planner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Coverage? versus PlaceMaker Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoverage?PlaceMaker Route Planner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (452 ratings)4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4524.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#187#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwo Steps BeyondResting Cranes LLC

Customer experience

Coverage?

All ratings452 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral9.5%
Negative46.0%

PlaceMaker Route Planner

All ratings4,231 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%

User reviews

Coverage?

From 452 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🗺️ Helpful for travel planning and RV trips
  • 📊 Useful for comparing carrier coverage visually
  • 🔄 Regular updates with new features
  • 💰 Good value for years of use

Room to improve

  • ❌ Coverage maps often inaccurate in real-world testing
  • 💸 Deceptive pricing model with hidden subscription costs
  • 🐛 Memory leak causing device overheating
  • ⚠️ Outdated maps between updates
  • 🔒 Paywall for basic features (HD maps, tower locations)

PlaceMaker Route Planner

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient route planning
  • 🚀 Accurate address lookup
  • 🚀 Helpful for deliveries and multi-stop routes
  • 🚀 Saves time and money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate address mapping or routing
  • 🔒 Subscription model concerns
  • 🔒 Lack of free features
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Coverage?

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Memory leak causing high CPU usage and device overheating
  • App crashes when viewing HD maps with subscription
  • Subscription status not recognized after purchase
  • Restore purchases functionality not working
  • Subscription renewal conflicts (shows expired while still active)
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  • HD map upgrade fails to display content
  • Support links and website not functional
  • Incompatibility with iOS 9 devices

Requested features

9 requests
  • 5G and 5G millimeter wave coverage maps
  • 4G/LTE coverage option (previously removed)
  • Cell tower location display
  • Boost Wireless native 5G coverage
  • Roaming type indicators (HSPA+, 3G, 2G, voice-only)
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  • Single carrier selection view
  • Thinner state boundary lines
  • Toggle to hide filtering options
  • Faster map update frequency (every 2 weeks)

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Addresses disappear when planning routes
  • Text scanning feature not working
  • Camera freezes when exiting live text mode
  • Optimization errors or poor route choices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to set default stop times
  • Improve route optimization algorithm
  • Allow more customization of map views
  • Integrate with more navigation apps
  • Add ability to mark stops as complete

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Coverage?

Subscriptions1
  • HD Carrier Maps and Satellite Maps.$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Canadian Carrier Maps$3.99
8 purchases

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Subscriptions8
  • Plus Route Optimization$4.991 Month
  • 25 Stops Per List Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Up to 150 stops per list$9.991 Month
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  • Routific Route Optimization$14.991 Month
  • Over 150 stops per list$14.991 Month
  • Up to 25 stops per list$44.991 Year
  • Up to 150 stops per list$89.991 Year
  • Over 150 stops per list$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Coverage? free?
Coverage? costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coverage? or PlaceMaker Route Planner?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is rated higher. Coverage? averages 4.4 out of 5 from 452 ratings, while PlaceMaker Route Planner averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Coverage? or PlaceMaker Route Planner have ads?
Neither Coverage? nor PlaceMaker Route Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coverage? or PlaceMaker Route Planner?
Coverage? ships an update every 3 months, and PlaceMaker Route Planner every 10 days. Most recently, Coverage? was updated on September 23, 2026 and PlaceMaker Route Planner on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Coverage? or PlaceMaker Route Planner?
Coverage? currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and PlaceMaker Route Planner at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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