PermitNow vs GoActiveTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PermitNow
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PermitNow is a revolutionary way to obtain your permits. Let us take the pressure off your permitting needs. We are taking the transportation industry permitting process by storm! We make mobility and transportation easily accessible and stress-free. We focus on transport permits & assist businesses and jurisdictions with all permit activities including overweight/oversize, temporary trip/fuel, and super loads across a variety of industries within Canada & The United States. DRIVER APP As a driver, you simply have to sign up to access the benefits of PermitNow App. No need to call in. Our app will save your company and customer profiles, as well as your vehicle profiles so you only have to enter this information once, saving you time in the long run. SIGN UP & FORGET Once you’ve started permitting with us - all your past permits are kept in your profile, along with your unit information. You can create new permits or copy from previous permits and if you run into an issue, one of our experienced team members is always there to help. This app makes obtaining and keeping permits organized a breeze. A comprehensive travel document package is included – which means having a summary of all permits, routes & costs. STAY CURRENT Push notifications will allow the driver to see when their permits have been approved, or if we require any additional information to process your application.For more information on who we are visit www.permitnow.ca.
GoActiveTrack
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Live tracking on one map. GoActiveTrack brings every team member's position onto a single live map with real-time updates and unlimited devices. Built for boats, planes, race teams, search-and-rescue, and expedition crews. REQUIREMENTS Compatible with any Garmin® inReach® satellite communicator. Each device requires its own active Garmin inReach satellite subscription, purchased separately from Garmin. GoActiveTrack does not include any Garmin service. SUBSCRIPTION Monthly and annual plans available with a 3-day free trial. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. TRADEMARKS Garmin® and inReach® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. MapShare™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. GoActiveTrack is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin Ltd. Terms of Use: https://goactivetrack.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://goactivetrack.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PermitNow at none against GoActiveTrack's 2. PermitNow also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). GoActiveTrack's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. GoActiveTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. PermitNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
PermitNow ships an update fortnightly, GoActiveTrack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PermitNow | GoActiveTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PermitNow App Inc. | william Starr |
In-app purchases
PermitNow
No in-app purchases
GoActiveTrack
- Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- Premium Annual$59.991 Year









