Comparison

TapDrive vs Route Planner

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

Head to head
About

TapDrive

Features
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TapDrive is the fast, simple way to launch driving directions to the places you go the most, using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. Set up your frequent destinations -- home, work, the gym, a family member’s house, or the local grocery store -- then use TapDrive to launch navigation in seconds with just two taps. Why people love TapDrive: - Quickly start navigation to your favorite places. Save your most-used destinations for instant access. - One-way and round-trip driving. Start directions to your destination—or easily create a multi-step route there and back again. - Built for repeat trips. Perfect for daily routines, errands, appointments, commuting, and regular visits. - Designed to be simple. Large text, clear icons, vibrant colors, and a clean layout make TapDrive easy to use at a glance. There's no clutter, and no complicated maps interface. - Great for older drivers and families. TapDrive is thoughtfully designed to support accessibility and work well for elderly drivers and seniors who regularly drive to a small number of familiar places. A simpler experience than a full-featured maps app can help people drive longer and maintain independence. - Colorful interface. Customize your favorite places with colors and icons to make them easy to recognize instantly. - Works with your favorite maps apps. TapDrive quickly launches turn-by-turn navigation using Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. - Integrates with Siri and CarPlay. No more fumbling with searching or incorrect results. Your destinations are already set up and ready to go. Free to use: • Save up to 3 favorite locations • Choose from a selected set of colors and icons If you need more, unlock TapDrive Turbo with a one-time purchase: • Unlimited favorite locations • Additional colors and icons TapDrive: Get going to where you're going. Download today!

About

Route Planner

Features
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Different maps. Different ETAs. Which one should you follow? Compare Google Maps, Apple Maps and Yandex Maps in one place. Navigation Pro helps you choose a route before you leave and check your options as traffic changes — with route comparisons, voice guidance and map switching in one app. Tired of searching for the same destination in separate apps? Enter it once, see each provider’s estimated travel time and distance, and start navigating with your chosen map. KEY FEATURES - Three-Map Route Comparison: View routes, estimated travel times, distances and traffic side by side. Find the option that works for your journey. - Switch Maps During Navigation: Change between Google Maps, Apple Maps and Yandex Maps without entering your destination again. Keep your options open throughout your trip. - Faster Route Alerts: Get notified when another provider offers a meaningfully shorter estimated travel time. Check the alternative and decide whether to switch. - Turn-by-Turn Voice Guidance: Follow clear directions and spoken instructions from your selected navigation provider. - Saved Places: Keep Home, Work and favourite destinations ready for everyday journeys. - Light & Dark Appearance: Choose the look you prefer for your navigation screen. Download Navigation Pro and choose your map with the alternatives in view. SUBSCRIPTIONS Unlimited switching between map providers requires Pro. Weekly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions are available. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. DISCLAIMER Navigation Pro is an independent app and is not affiliated with Google, Apple or Yandex. Travel times are estimates and may differ from actual journey times. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TapDrive4 screens
Route Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

TapDrive and Route Planner 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. TapDrive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapDrive ships an update weekly, Route Planner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TapDrive versus Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapDriveRoute Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicely Made AppsErdi Tuncalp

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TapDrive

One-time1
  • TapDrive Turbo$9.99
3 purchases

Route Planner

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is TapDrive free?
TapDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Route Planner free?
Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapDrive or Route Planner have ads?
Neither TapDrive nor Route Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapDrive or Route Planner?
TapDrive ships an update weekly, and Route Planner every 4 days. Most recently, TapDrive was updated on October 3, 2026 and Route Planner on October 18, 2026.

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