Comparison

MapRoute TripBuddy vs Simple RouteBook

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

Head to head
About

MapRoute TripBuddy

Features
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MapRoute TripBuddy is a trip tracking app. Ideal for rallies that use roadbooks using the dot-arrow (ball arrow) notation. - Shows current speed (km/h or mph) - Shows duration, distance, average- and maximum speed of your complete trip - Shows duration, distance, average- and maximum speed since last reset (waypoint) - Shows altitude and lat/lng coordinates (optional) - Shows bearing on a compass - Draws the route you drive on a map, live - Allows to download a GPX file of each route driven (cycled, walked) - Supports metric and imperial units - Features portrait and landscape mode - Automatically switches between normal and dark mode - Suitable for driving, cycling, boating and walking - Completely free: no ads, no (in-app) purchases

About

Simple RouteBook

Features
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Simple RouteBook keeps the routes you take again and again one tap away. Save any trip β€” your commute, the school run, a weekend ride, the airport dash β€” with a start, an end, and any stops along the way. When it's time to go, tap once and RouteBook hands the whole route to Apple Maps for turn-by-turn directions. No retyping addresses, no hunting through history. Best of all, you name your routes in your own words. Save a trip as "Mom's House," "Soccer Practice," or "Morning Commute" and launch it by that name β€” the one that actually means something to you. BUILT TO BE FAST β€’ Give every route a name that makes sense to you, not just an address β€’ One tap launches straight into Apple Maps directions β€’ Start from your current location, so a saved route works from anywhere β€’ Add stops for multi-leg trips β€’ Choose driving, walking, cycling, or transit for each route β€’ Mark favorites to keep your go-to routes at the top WORKS THE WAY YOU DO β€’ Ask Siri to launch a route, hands-free β€’ Run routes from the Shortcuts app and automations β€’ Share a place from Maps or any app to create a route in seconds β€’ Syncs across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud START FREE Keep up to three routes free, forever. Need more? Simple RouteBook Premium unlocks unlimited routes, and every new subscription starts with a two-week free trial. A couple of example routes come pre-installed, so you can see one-tap launching in action right away. Simple, private, and focused on one job: getting you on your way. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Simple RouteBook is free to use for up to three saved routes. Simple RouteBook Premium unlocks unlimited routes. New subscriptions start with a two-week free trial, then continues at $0.99/month or $9.99/year. Simple RouteBook Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless turned off 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. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eslaforde.com/privacy/

Screenshots

MapRoute TripBuddy4 screens
Simple RouteBook3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapRoute TripBuddy at none against Simple RouteBook's 2. MapRoute TripBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple RouteBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MapRoute TripBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MapRoute TripBuddy versus Simple RouteBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapRoute TripBuddySimple RouteBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram SchoonhovenGuy Montgomery

In-app purchases

None

MapRoute TripBuddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple RouteBook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly - Best Value14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is MapRoute TripBuddy free?
MapRoute TripBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple RouteBook free?
Simple RouteBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapRoute TripBuddy or Simple RouteBook have ads?
Neither MapRoute TripBuddy nor Simple RouteBook shows ads.

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