ParaPlan Driver vs MediRoutes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParaPlan Driver
This app digitizes paratransit and NEMT dispatching for drivers. It wirelessly downloads manifests, records trip details like odometer readings and GPS, and allows for signature capture. It also provides route navigation and rider contact information, with offline capabilities.
- Paperless manifest downloading
- Real-time trip updates
- Odometer and GPS tracking
- Digital signature capture
- Offline data syncing
- Siri Shortcut integration
- Fleet vehicle map view
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ParaPlan Driver is the best available paperless paratransit/NEMT dispatching app for iPhone and iPad Driver’s manifests are wirelessly downloaded to iOS device. Manifest changes are instantly pushed to the driver. Odometer readings, timestamps and GPS locations are recorded and uploaded to dispatch when drivers pick up and drop off clients. Drivers can capture signatures directly on iOS device. Drivers can mark a trip as No Show. Assign a trip to a route. Use Siri Shortcut to quickly access trip information. View entire fleet of vehicles on a map. View the history of a single vehicle. No cellular? No problem. ParaPlan will record driver actions in the field, then sync with database when driver has WiFi. Looks great on iPad! Drivers can customize the viewable list of trips to perform. View current location within your route on a map. Drivers can call rider directly from app. View upcoming trips for riders. Permissions set by ParaPlan Desktop: Ability for users to not see other user’s current location. Ability for users to not be able to assign trips to route. Ability for users to not be able to call clients. ParaPlan Mobile requires an existing ParaPlan Cloud subscription. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
MediRoutes
This driver companion app integrates with a desktop software for non-emergency medical transportation providers. It assists with scheduling, dispatch, and billing, streamlining operations for drivers in this specialized field. Continued GPS use may impact battery life.
- Driver companion functionality
- Integration with desktop software
- Supports scheduling
- Facilitates dispatch
- Aids in billing
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Driver companion application for the MediRoutes desktop application. Mediroutes is a scheduling, dispatch and billing software designed specifically for the non-emergency medical transportation provider market. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MediRoutes at 3.1 against ParaPlan Driver's 2.9. MediRoutes also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 9). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MediRoutes holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediRoutes has 109 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ParaPlan Driver ships an update monthly, MediRoutes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParaPlan Driver | MediRoutes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) | 3.1 (109 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 109 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Hibbard | Schedule Viewer |
Customer experience
ParaPlan Driver
MediRoutes
Bugs and requests
ParaPlan Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MediRoutes
Reported bugs
25 issues- Constant prompts for 'always on' location tracking
- App not working
- App crashes when trying to view days other than today
- App crashes when viewing route history
- New update prevents clearing pickups
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- 'Arrive' button is missing
- Inspection disappears when a new trip is added
- App loads and unloads during client signature
- Newest update orients phone sideways during signature capture
- App logs out at midnight, preventing trip completion
- Server connection issues
- No way to go back after hitting the wrong button
- Timekeeping does not update for multiple clock-ins/outs
- App freezes
- View History option lags or stops when scrolling
- Returning to history page after checking a trip goes to main screen
- Schedule changes are not notified
- No sound notifications for schedule changes
- Future schedule not visible after update
- Management uploads sometimes don't connect
- App is slow to log in and retrieve information
- Doesn't take time or distance into account for routes
- Cancelling a ride shows it right back up
- Signature option not accessible when going out of order
- Call customer option links to pickup number instead of home number
Requested features
29 requests- Fix constant location permission prompts
- Improve app stability and fix crashes/freezes
- Ensure notifications for new trips
- Fix inspection disappearing issue
- Allow access to schedule for days other than today
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- Display tomorrow's schedule correctly
- Improve time keeping accuracy for multiple clock ins/outs
- Address issues with signature capture (loading/unloading)
- Fix the problem where cancelled rides reappear
- Resolve phone orientation issues during signature capture
- Improve app speed and login times
- Prevent app logout at midnight during active trips
- Fix server connection issues
- Add a way to go back after hitting the wrong button
- Allow drivers to reorder stops
- Enable dropping off passengers out of order
- Link 'call customer' to home number instead of pickup number
- Provide access to signature page when going out of order
- Add sound notifications for schedule changes
- Allow drivers to see future schedules
- Improve time and distance calculation for routes
- Allow clearing of pickups
- Bring back the 'arrive' button
- Add option to see total money made (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Keep trips accessible for more than a month
- Add a 'Tomorrow' button under 'Today'
- Add option to toggle driver availability for scheduling
- Provide a simple tutorial for drivers
- Add Google Maps support
In-app purchases
ParaPlan Driver
No in-app purchases
MediRoutes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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