Load Navigator vs PermitNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Load Navigator
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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
PermitNav
This app converts oversize/overweight trucking permits into precise, turn-by-turn navigation routes. It automatically reads permit details and guides drivers along the exact roads specified, offering warnings for low clearances and weight restrictions.
- Permit-to-route conversion
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Low-clearance warnings
- Voice guidance
- Driver logbook
- DOT/inspection alerts
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PermitNav turns your state oversize/overweight (OSOW) trucking permit into the exact permitted route — with turn-by-turn navigation built for heavy haul. Snap a photo or upload the PDF of your state permit and PermitNav reads the routing table and rebuilds the precise route across the roads your permit names — then guides you down it, turn by turn. WHY DRIVERS USE IT • Permit-to-route in seconds — no manually typing in every road. • Follows the permitted roads exactly, in the right direction, for the right distance. • Every turn is checked against your permit, so you know the route is right before you roll. • Low-clearance, weight, and width warnings on the roads ahead. • Voice-guided turn-by-turn, posted speed limits, and live speed. • Driver logbook: miles today, drive time, and time since your last break. • Crowd-sourced DOT/inspection alerts along your route. • Save routes, dark/light/auto themes, and standard car or truck GPS for everyday driving — free and unlimited. FREE + PAID • Free: unlimited standard car navigation. • Permit routing: a subscription (Starter, Standard, Pro, or Fleet) or a one-time permit credit. IMPORTANT — ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR OFFICIAL PERMIT PermitNav is a driver aid, not a substitute for your permit or professional judgment. Always follow the official permit and posted signage, and field-verify clearances before every move. SUBSCRIPTIONS PermitNav offers auto-renewing monthly subscriptions: Starter ($9.99/mo), Standard ($19.99/mo), Pro ($39.99/mo), Fleet ($99.99/mo), plus a one-time permit credit ($1.99). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Terms of Use: https://pythn.app/permitroute/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pythn.app/permitroute/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Load Navigator at none against PermitNav's 5. On price, update cadence, 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. PermitNav sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Load Navigator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Load Navigator ships an update every 2 weeks, PermitNav every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Load Navigator | PermitNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CircleConnect | Jesse Witmer |
In-app purchases
Load Navigator
No in-app purchases
PermitNav
- PermitNav Starter$9.991 Month
- PermitNav Standard$19.991 Month
- PermitNav Pro$39.991 Month
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- PermitNav Fleet$99.991 Month
- 1 Permit Credit$1.99





