Comparison

Load Navigator vs PermitNav

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

Head to head
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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Permit-to-route conversion
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Low-clearance warnings
  • Voice guidance
  • Driver logbook
  • DOT/inspection alerts
Features
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PermitNav turns your state oversize/overweight (OSOW) permit into the route it authorizes — with truck turn-by-turn navigation, so you stay on the permitted roads instead of a generic GPS line. Snap photos or upload the PDF of your state permit and PermitNav reads the route table, rebuilds the route road by road across the roads your permit names and checks it against the permit — then guides you down it, turn by turn. WHY DRIVERS USE IT • Permit to route without typing in a single road. • Before you drive, the review screen shows the permit's width, height, length and weight, its dates, any movement-time restriction, and every condition printed on the permit. • Road restriction notes on your route — bridge heights, closures, seasonal limits — from the state agencies' published data. • Voice-guided turn-by-turn, posted speed limits, and live speed; off-route alerts and guidance back to the permitted route. • Driver logbook: miles today, drive time, and time since your last break. • Crowd-sourced DOT/inspection alerts along your route. • Saved permits and routes, dark/light/auto themes, and car navigation for everyday driving. FREE + PAID • Free: car navigation. • Subscriptions (Starter, Standard, Pro, or Fleet) unlock permit reading, permitted-route building, and truck routing. • Or buy a one-time permit credit to read a single permit. 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

Screenshots

Load Navigator4 screens
PermitNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

Load Navigator and PermitNav are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Load Navigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per month and PermitNav sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Load Navigator ships an update every 3 weeks, PermitNav every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Load Navigator versus PermitNav: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoad NavigatorPermitNav
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCircleConnectJesse Witmer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Load Navigator

Subscriptions1
  • Load Navigator Pro14 Days trial$24.991 Month
5 purchases

PermitNav

Subscriptions4
  • PermitNav Starter$9.991 Month
  • PermitNav Standard$19.991 Month
  • PermitNav Pro$39.991 Month
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  • PermitNav Fleet$99.991 Month
One-time1
  • 1 Permit Credit$1.99

Questions

Is Load Navigator free?
Load Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PermitNav free?
PermitNav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Load Navigator or PermitNav have ads?
Neither Load Navigator nor PermitNav shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Load Navigator or PermitNav?
Load Navigator ships an update every 3 weeks, and PermitNav every 2 weeks. Most recently, Load Navigator was updated on October 31, 2026 and PermitNav on November 5, 2026.

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