# PermitPass App vs Route Pilot Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PermitPass App at 100% against Route Pilot Pro's 33%. PermitPass App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). Route Pilot Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PermitPass App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Route Pilot Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PermitPass App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PermitPass App's written reviews are positive against 33% of Route Pilot Pro's.

PermitPass App ships an update every 11 days, Route Pilot Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PermitPass App | Route Pilot Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-pilot-pro-oversize-load/id6778199935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | #194 |
| Size | 63 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Permit Pass LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895766703) | [Route Pilot Pro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778199937) |

## What reviewers say

### PermitPass App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps Texas oversize and overweight drivers visualize their permitted routes. Upload your permit PDF, review details, and see the mapped route before you drive. It keeps the issued path visible during navigation for easier compliance.

**Highlights:** Import Texas OS/OW permit PDFs, Review route details and restrictions, Map visualization of routes, Keep issued route visible during navigation, Built for Texas heavy haulers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PermitPass Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| PermitPass Pro Annual | $199.99 | per year |


### Route Pilot Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-pilot-pro-oversize-load/id6778199935)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app guides commercial drivers hauling oversized and overweight loads by creating navigation routes directly from official state permits. It ensures drivers stay on authorized paths, avoiding restricted areas and potential fines, while providing real-time alerts for load-specific restrictions.

**Highlights:** Scan QR code on permits to import routes, Navigate exact permitted routes, Real-time restriction alerts, Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, Cab-optimized interface, Off-route alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Route Pilot Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Route Pilot Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PermitPass App free?

PermitPass App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Route Pilot Pro free?

Route Pilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PermitPass App or Route Pilot Pro?

PermitPass App is rated higher. PermitPass App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Route Pilot Pro averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do PermitPass App or Route Pilot Pro have ads?

Neither PermitPass App nor Route Pilot Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PermitPass App or Route Pilot Pro?

PermitPass App ships an update every 11 days, and Route Pilot Pro every 4 days. Most recently, PermitPass App was updated on November 9, 2026 and Route Pilot Pro on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PermitPass App or Route Pilot Pro?

PermitPass App currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Route Pilot Pro at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*