Comparison

LinkedMap vs Permit Path

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

Head to head
About

LinkedMap

Easily plan complex journeys with multiple destinations. Add custom annotations to each pin and view specific routes on the map. Ideal for professionals who navigate numerous locations daily.

Highlights
  • Multiple pin drops
  • Add annotations to pins
  • Select and view specific routes
  • Local search functionality
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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Have trouble when planning multiple routes in maps? LinkedMap supports multiple pin drops by simple clicks. Design for delivery man, service guys who need go through a huge list of locations You can drop pin and add annotation you selected to routes list. After you have multiple routes, you can select different routes and see specified route on the map. Also you are able to search a place using local search. Support iphone and ipad.

About

Permit Path

Plan and navigate complex truck routes with custom waypoints. Share your routes with others for seamless collaboration. Ideal for drivers who need precise control over their permitted journeys.

Highlights
  • Custom route building with waypoints
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Route sharing via link or file
  • Waypoint reordering
  • Route preview on map
Features
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Free to use with up to 4 waypoints. Unlimited waypoints require a subscription. Texas Import Permit Feature Requires Subscription. Permit Path helps truck drivers plan and drive permitted routes. Build your route with a start and end, add waypoints where you need them, then navigate the full route with turn-by-turn directions—all in one app. Build your route Set a start pin and an end pin on the map. Add as many waypoints as you need so the route follows your permitted path. Reorder waypoints anytime. See your route on the map before you drive. Tap Navigate and get turn-by-turn guidance. Hear when to turn and how far to the next maneuver. The app follows your position and keeps you on your permitted route. Share routes Export your route and share it by link or file. Anyone with Permit Path can open it and run the same route. No more passing around addresses or paper maps. How it works: Set your start and end points on the map. Add waypoints for stops or required roads. Build the route and review it on the map. Tap Navigate for turn-by-turn Navigation. Share the route with other drivers or save it for later. Permit Path is built for drivers who run permitted routes and want one app to plan, navigate, and share them. Subscription required for full access. Privacy Policy: https://permitpathnav.privacy.html

Screenshots

LinkedMap1 screens
Permit Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Permit Path at 4.7 against LinkedMap's 2.1. Permit Path also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). LinkedMap's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. LinkedMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Permit Path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Permit Path holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkedMap ships an update monthly, Permit Path every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LinkedMap versus Permit Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkedMapPermit Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (10 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1013 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBingxin LiSTL Apps LLC

Customer experience

LinkedMap

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative51.6%

Permit Path

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinkedMap

One-time1
  • Active Pro Features$0.99
1 purchases

Permit Path

Subscriptions1
  • Permit Path Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is LinkedMap free?
LinkedMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Permit Path free?
Permit Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LinkedMap or Permit Path?
Permit Path is rated higher. LinkedMap averages 2.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Permit Path averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do LinkedMap or Permit Path have ads?
Neither LinkedMap nor Permit Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkedMap or Permit Path?
LinkedMap ships an update monthly, and Permit Path every 3 days. Most recently, LinkedMap was updated on September 28, 2026 and Permit Path on October 8, 2026.

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