Comparison

CoPilot GPS Navigation vs Route Pilot Pro

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

Head to head
About

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Navigate roads safely and efficiently with voice-guided offline maps. Optimized routing for cars, trucks, and RVs helps you avoid restrictions, save time, and find points of interest. Enjoy a free trial before subscribing.

Highlights
  • Offline voice-guided navigation
  • Truck-specific routing (low bridges, restrictions)
  • RV-specific routing (vehicle size)
  • Real-time traffic and rerouting
  • Millions of pre-loaded Places
  • Multiple route options
  • Lane indicator arrows
Features
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Built for you, the driver. Whether you are behind the wheel of a car, a professional truck driver with profits tied to your time on the road or an RVer exploring the country - CoPilot has got you covered. Trusted by millions of drivers globally and many of the world’s leading delivery fleets, CoPilot GPS is designed to meet the needs of all driver and vehicle types to help you safely navigate the roads. Let us help make it productive and enjoyable. Includes 14 days FREE voice-guided offline navigation, route planning and traffic. Try the app without any commitment and if you like it, you can subscribe at anytime. TRUCK NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Keep out of trouble by avoiding low bridges and truck-restricted roads with PC*MILER routing • Driver-friendly non-distracting guidance in cab, so you can concentrate on the road • Plan trips that are optimized for your vehicle and load • Save money avoiding fines, out-of-route mileage and reduce fuel usage • Deliver on time and get precise ETAs with real-time traffic • Live and predictive parking insights for truck stops and rest areas to help you save time and stay on schedule • Map display provides more visual cues including satellite imagery, • 3D buildings and detailed house numbering CAR NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC • Find your best way with a choice of up to 3 routes • Drive confidently without a mobile signal with automotive-grade offline maps • Discover what’s around you with millions of pre-loaded Places • Avoid delays with real-time traffic and automatic rerouting around congestion* • Explore any place, anywhere, in any way with maps of the world** • Apple CarPlay connectivity for a seamless navigation experience RV NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC*** • Routes and directions designed for RVs based on your vehicle size • Never get stranded again with reliable offline maps • Search millions of preloaded Places including campgrounds and rest areas • Know your turn ahead of time with lane indicator arrows & exit sign information For detailed map coverage, check out copilotgps.com/map-coverage STAY CONNECTED facebook.com/copilotgps | Twitter: @copilotgps NOTES *Requires a mobile internet connection **Requires additional map upgrade ***Not available in all regions To find out more about the maximum dimensions for your RV navigation, visit our support center support.copilotgps.com (height 14ft, width 102in, total length 45ft, weight 26,000lbs). Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life For full details of our terms of use please visit https://copilotgps.com/eula/

About

Route Pilot Pro

This app guides commercial drivers hauling oversized and overweight loads by navigating them precisely along their permitted routes. It scans permits to extract legally binding directions and restrictions, ensuring compliance and preventing costly detours or fines.

Highlights
  • Scan QR code on permits to import routes
  • Navigate exact permitted routes
  • Displays load restrictions and advisories
  • Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions
  • Cab-optimized interface with large readouts
  • Off-route alerts
Features
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Route Pilot Pro is built for the commercial drivers who haul oversize and overweight loads — and have to follow the exact route their permit allows, not whatever a consumer map app suggests. Scan the QR code on your state permit and Route Pilot Pro pulls the official permit document, reads the legally binding turn-by-turn route, and builds navigation that keeps you on the permitted corridor from pickup to delivery. No guessing, no accidental detours onto a restricted turnpike, no fines. WHY DRIVERS USE IT • Scan and go — point your camera at the permit QR code and your route is ready in seconds. • The legal route, not a shortcut — navigation follows the route printed on your permit, including the toll-free corridors wide loads are required to use. • Every restriction in front of you — curfews, escort requirements, turnpike width limits, weather advisories, and county road notes are pulled straight from the permit and surfaced while you drive. • Voice-guided turn-by-turn — clear spoken directions so your eyes stay on the road and your mirrors. • Built for the cab — large readouts, day and night map styles, and an at-a-glance instrument cluster for speed, distance, and ETA. • Off-route alerts — know the instant you drift from the permitted route, with a clear prompt to return. WHAT'S IN A ROUTE Every permit you scan becomes a complete, driveable docket: • Origin and destination with the permitted path between them • Distance, turn count, and estimated drive time • Load dimensions, vehicle and tag details • Escort requirements • The full list of permit restrictions, sorted by severity • Charges and issuing authority PURPOSE-BUILT, NOT REPURPOSED Consumer navigation apps don't know your load is 16 feet wide. They'll route you onto a turnpike your permit forbids and a bridge you're not cleared for. Route Pilot Pro starts from the permit itself, so the route you drive is the route you're authorized to drive. Keep your permit in your pocket, your route on the screen, and your compliance airtight. Route Pilot Pro is designed for professional use by licensed commercial drivers. Always follow your permit, posted signage, and the direction of DOT and law enforcement officials. SUBSCRIPTION Route Pilot Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. • Route Pilot Pro Monthly — $19.99 per month • Route Pilot Pro Yearly — $199.99 per year ($16.67 per month) Scanning and importing permits is free. A subscription is required to open a permit's turn-by-turn route. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Any unused portion of a free trial, where offered, is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use: https://routepilotpro.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://routepilotpro.com/privacy

Screenshots

CoPilot GPS Navigation4 screens
Route Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Route Pilot Pro at 100% against CoPilot GPS Navigation's 35%. Route Pilot Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). CoPilot GPS Navigation's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CoPilot GPS Navigation sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Route Pilot Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Route Pilot Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoPilot GPS Navigation has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of CoPilot GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Route Pilot Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, Route Pilot Pro every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CoPilot GPS Navigation versus Route Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoPilot GPS NavigationRoute Pilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#45 — better#193
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Maps Ltd.Route Pilot Pro LLC

Customer experience

CoPilot GPS Navigation

All ratings2,023 ratings
Positive59.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews711 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral15.3%
Negative50.1%

Route Pilot Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Routing errors and incorrect directions
  • Subscription issues and loss of paid features
  • Incompatibility with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness
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  • Incorrect address and POI data
  • Issues with lane guidance and turn notifications

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add compass feature
  • Improve search functionality
  • Add Apple CarPlay support
  • Improve route planning and optimization
  • Add satellite view
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  • Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Improve speed limit accuracy
  • Add ability to import GPX files
  • Improve voice control and audio integration

Route Pilot Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CoPilot GPS Navigation

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$8.991 Month
  • 1 Month Truck Navigation$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year of ActiveTraffic™2 variants$9.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Car Navigation$13.991 Year
  • 1 Year Car Navigation$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$27.491 Year
  • 1 Year RV Navigation$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$90.991 Year
  • 1 Year Truck Navigation$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Maps of the World$26.99
2 purchases

Route Pilot Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Route Pilot Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Route Pilot Pro Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is CoPilot GPS Navigation free?
CoPilot GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Route Pilot Pro free?
Route Pilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CoPilot GPS Navigation or Route Pilot Pro?
Route Pilot Pro is rated higher. CoPilot GPS Navigation averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Route Pilot Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CoPilot GPS Navigation or Route Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither CoPilot GPS Navigation nor Route Pilot Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CoPilot GPS Navigation or Route Pilot Pro?
CoPilot GPS Navigation ships an update every 4 months, and Route Pilot Pro every 6 days. Most recently, CoPilot GPS Navigation was updated on October 17, 2026 and Route Pilot Pro on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, CoPilot GPS Navigation or Route Pilot Pro?
CoPilot GPS Navigation currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Route Pilot Pro at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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