Astro Kit vs Route Planner, Route Optimizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astro Kit
This utility app assists in telescope setup by providing essential information like GPS coordinates and universal time. It also includes a compass and calculates the local hour angle for Polaris. Designed for amateur astronomers, it simplifies the alignment process.
- GPS coordinates
- Compass functionality
- Universal time display
- Polaris local hour angle computation
- Telescope alignment assistance
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Astro Kit is intended to provide useful informations while setting up a telescope. - gps coordinates - compass - universal time - compute polaris local hour angle
Route Planner, Route Optimizer
This app helps you plan and optimize multi-stop routes for various activities like running, travel, and deliveries. It allows for quick stop additions, instant route optimization, and real-time adjustments to save time, energy, and fuel.
- Instant multi-stop route planning
- Route optimization for speed
- Running and walking route mapping
- Delivery route sequencing
- Real-time route adjustments
- Seamless navigation integration
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The easy-to-use multi-stop route planner for running, traveling, and deliveries - trusted by millions worldwide. Plan, optimize, and explore faster while saving time, energy, and fuel every day. Add stops in seconds, tap once to optimize, and instantly get the fastest routes for your run, trip, or delivery. Avoid traffic, adjust on the go, and make every journey smoother. With Route Planner, you can: • Plan routes instantly: Add stops or checkpoints with typing, voice, or Apple Live Text. • Running & walking routes: Map out custom loops or scenic trails with accurate distance and time. • Travel planner: Create multi-stop trips, sightseeing routes, or vacation itineraries. • Delivery optimization: Save hours daily by finding the quickest delivery sequence. • Smart scheduling: Set priorities, break times, or delivery windows with ease. • Real-time adjustments: Reorder, skip, or add stops on the go. • Route tracking: Monitor travel distance, pace, and estimated arrival times. • Seamless navigation: Open routes directly in Waze, Google Maps, or Apple Maps. • Trip notes & organization: Add details, reminders, or travel tips for each stop. Download Running Route Planner now and start navigating smarter. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/route-planner-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/route-planner-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astro Kit at 87% against Route Planner, Route Optimizer's 0%. Astro Kit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Route Planner, Route Optimizer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support 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. Route Planner, Route Optimizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Astro Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Astro Kit ships an update every 3 months, Route Planner, Route Optimizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astro Kit | Route Planner, Route Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jérôme Diaz | Free App Studio |
Customer experience
Astro Kit
Route Planner, Route Optimizer
In-app purchases
Astro Kit
No in-app purchases
Route Planner, Route Optimizer
- Premium Plan$4.997 Days
- Pro Access$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Astro Kit free?
Is Route Planner, Route Optimizer free?
Do Astro Kit or Route Planner, Route Optimizer have ads?
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