# Coverage? vs PlaceMaker Route Planner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coverage? | PlaceMaker Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (452 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage/id388815949/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placemaker-route-planner/id951375734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 452 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#133** |
| Size | 34 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Steps Beyond](https://appshunter.io/developer/371852083) | [Resting Cranes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/647767938) |

## What reviewers say

### Coverage?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coverage/id388815949)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Carrier Maps and Satellite Maps. | $5.99 | per year |
| Unlock Canadian Carrier Maps | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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)


### PlaceMaker Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placemaker-route-planner/id951375734)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Route Optimization | $4.99 | per month |
| 25 Stops Per List Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 150 stops per list | $9.99 | per month |
| Routific Route Optimization | $14.99 | per month |
| Over 150 stops per list | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 stops per list | $44.99 | per year |
| Up to 150 stops per list | $89.99 | per year |
| Over 150 stops per list | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #196 in the App Store charts, and PlaceMaker Route Planner at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*