Shortest Path vs THE ROUTE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Shortest Path
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[Overview] Need to visit multiple places but unsure which stop to take first? This app is built for effortless multi-stop route planning. Simply drop pins on the map, and our intelligent algorithm instantly calculates the theoretical shortest path to visit every destination without backtracking. [Core Features] β Smart Multi-Stop Optimization: Add multiple destinations in any order and get the most efficient sequence instantly, saving up to 20%-30% in travel distance and time. β Visit Status Tracker: Clearly distinguish between "Visited" and "Pending" stops to keep track of your progress and prevent missed locations. β One-Tap Navigation: Launch Apple Maps or Google Maps directly from any scheduled stop for seamless turn-by-turn guidance. [Ideal For] β Delivery & Logistics: Couriers, local delivery, and fleet drivers aiming for maximum stops per shift. β Field Sales & Visits: Sales reps and store inspectors planning balanced, detour-free itineraries. β Travel & Road Trips: Sightseeing enthusiasts and everyday errands requiring multiple stops. Minimalist design, focused purely on finding your shortest route.
THE ROUTE
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Plan the fastest order to visit all your stops. β’ Add as many destinations as you like β’ Automatically sort them into the most efficient order β’ See total travel time and distance at a glance β’ Walk, drive or bike β’ Drag to change the order β’ Tap a leg to open it in your preferred maps app β’ Save routes and reuse them anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://api.the-task.jp/terms?app=route
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortest Path at none against THE ROUTE's 2. Shortest Path also leads on ads (none vs shown). THE ROUTE's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. THE ROUTE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Shortest Path asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shortest Path ships an update every 3 months, THE ROUTE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shortest Path | THE ROUTE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yue Pu | Kosuke Kiyodo |
In-app purchases
Shortest Path
No in-app purchases
THE ROUTE
- THE ROUTE Pro7 Days trial$0.491 Month
- THE ROUTE Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$5.991 Year
Questions
Is Shortest Path free?
Is THE ROUTE free?
Do Shortest Path or THE ROUTE have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shortest Path or THE ROUTE?
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