Comparison

Permit Path vs Load Navigator

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

Head to head
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

About

Load Navigator

Features
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Load Navigator is the professional platform built for oversized and overweight load transportation — replacing paper trip sheets, scattered tools, and manual permit checks with one streamlined mobile app. SCAN & DIGITIZE PERMITS Capture trip sheets and permit documents directly from your phone. Load Navigator uses AI-powered OCR and document extraction to identify route data, waypoints, restrictions, and permit conditions automatically. SMART ROUTE PLANNING Build and review routes for oversized loads with interactive mapping, permit-aware routing support, and route visualization tools designed for heavy haul operations. ROUTE GUIDANCE Follow your active route in real time with live position tracking, route progress visualization, and permit-based navigation assistance. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Store permits, licenses, and credentials securely in the app. Set expiry reminders and keep important documents accessible on the road. FIND PILOT CARS Search pilot car operators by city, contact them directly, and coordinate escorts more efficiently. FLEET MANAGEMENT Invite drivers and pilot car operators under one company account. Manage teams, billing, and operations from a centralized platform. TRAFFIC & ROAD ALERTS Receive live traffic updates, closures, and road condition alerts along your active route. TRUCK STOPS & SERVICES Find diesel stations, parking, repair shops, rest areas, and truck washes along your route. BUILT FOR OVERSIZED LOAD PROFESSIONALS Load Navigator is purpose-built for truckers, pilot car operators, and fleet owners who need better organization, route visibility, and permit management for oversized transportation. Disclaimer: Route guidance and permit information provided by Load Navigator are intended for planning assistance only. Drivers are responsible for verifying all permit requirements, restrictions, and routes before operation. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.loadnavigator.us/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Permit Path4 screens
Load Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Permit Path at every 3 days against Load Navigator's every 3 weeks. Load Navigator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Permit Path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Load Navigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Permit Path ships an update every 3 days, Load Navigator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Permit Path versus Load Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermit PathLoad Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTL Apps LLCCircleConnect

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Permit Path

Subscriptions1
  • Permit Path Monthly$3.991 Month
1 purchases

Load Navigator

Subscriptions1
  • Load Navigator Pro14 Days trial$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Permit Path free?
Permit Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Load Navigator free?
Load Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Permit Path or Load Navigator have ads?
Neither Permit Path nor Load Navigator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Permit Path or Load Navigator?
Permit Path ships an update every 3 days, and Load Navigator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Permit Path was updated on October 8, 2026 and Load Navigator on October 18, 2026.

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