# Route Pilot Pro vs PermitNav

The clearest difference is rating: PermitNav at 3.0 against Route Pilot Pro's 2.3. PermitNav also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Route Pilot Pro's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Route Pilot Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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.

PermitNav holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Route Pilot Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of PermitNav's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Route Pilot Pro ships an update every 4 days, PermitNav every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Route Pilot Pro | PermitNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-pilot-pro-oversize-load/id6778199935/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitnav/id6780673672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Route Pilot Pro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778199937) | [Jesse Witmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876633448) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Route Pilot Pro free?

Route Pilot Pro 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, Route Pilot Pro or PermitNav?

PermitNav is rated higher. Route Pilot Pro averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PermitNav averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Route Pilot Pro or PermitNav have ads?

Neither Route Pilot Pro nor PermitNav shows ads.

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

Route Pilot Pro ships an update every 4 days, and PermitNav every 2 weeks. Most recently, Route Pilot Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and PermitNav on November 5, 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.*