# PermitPass App vs PermitNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PermitPass App at 100% against PermitNav's 0%. PermitPass App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). PermitNav's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PermitPass App sells 2 in-app purchases, 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.

PermitPass App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PermitPass App has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PermitPass App's written reviews are positive against 0% of PermitNav's.

PermitPass App ships an update every 11 days, PermitNav every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PermitPass App | PermitNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitnav/id6780673672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Permit Pass LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895766703) | [Jesse Witmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876633448) |

## What reviewers say

### PermitPass App

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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 |


### PermitNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitnav/id6780673672)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PermitNav Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Fleet | $99.99 | per month |
| 1 Permit Credit | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PermitPass App free?

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

### Is PermitNav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PermitPass App or PermitNav?

PermitPass App is rated higher. PermitPass App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PermitNav averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PermitPass App or PermitNav have ads?

Neither PermitPass App nor PermitNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PermitPass App or PermitNav?

PermitPass App ships an update every 11 days, and PermitNav every 9 days. Most recently, PermitPass App was updated on October 6, 2026 and PermitNav on October 4, 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.*