# PermitPass App vs Route Pilot Pro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PermitPass App at 12 against Route Pilot Pro's 1. PermitPass App also leads on chart position (#116 vs unranked). Route Pilot Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PermitPass App against 5.0 for Route Pilot Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PermitPass App has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

PermitPass App ships an update every 10 days, Route Pilot Pro every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PermitPass App | Route Pilot Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-pilot-pro/id6778199935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 62 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:** #116 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/id6778199935)

This app guides commercial drivers hauling oversized and overweight loads by navigating them precisely along their permitted routes. It scans permits to extract legally binding directions and restrictions, ensuring compliance and preventing costly detours or fines.

**Highlights:** Scan QR code on permits to import routes, Navigate exact permitted routes, Displays load restrictions and advisories, Voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, Cab-optimized interface with large readouts, 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 and Route Pilot Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 1 ratings respectively.

### 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 10 days, and Route Pilot Pro every 6 days. Most recently, PermitPass App was updated on September 18, 2026 and Route Pilot Pro on October 1, 2026.

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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.*