Route Planner vs PatrolAxis Navigation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Route Planner
Compare driving directions and ETAs from multiple map services in one app. See routes, travel times, and traffic side-by-side before you leave or during your trip. Get notified of faster routes and switch providers seamlessly.
- Three-map route comparison
- Switch maps during navigation
- Faster route alerts
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance
- Saved places
- Light & dark appearance
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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/
PatrolAxis Navigation
This navigation platform provides law enforcement with critical location data beyond basic routing. It offers real-time street identification, cross-street proximity, address awareness, and directional information, enhancing situational awareness during patrols and pursuits.
- Live street identification
- Nearest cross street display
- Block number and address awareness
- Direction of travel indicator
- Posted speed limit display
- CarPlay and Apple Watch support
- Squad connectivity and location sharing
- Foot pursuit mode
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It’s 2026. It’s time to ditch the dusty GPS on your dash. PatrolAxis Navigation brings patrol-focused navigation to your iPhone and CarPlay. It gives you directions, but it also keeps the information you need to describe your location right in front of you: your current road, next cross street, approximate block number, direction of travel, and available speed-limit information. Built first for law enforcement—and useful to fire, EMS, and other first responders—PatrolAxis is designed for the way a shift actually moves. One minute you’re working traffic. The next you’re responding across town, following a changing route during a vehicle pursuit, or moving on foot through an unfamiliar neighborhood. KNOW WHERE YOU ARE • Live Road and Cross-Street Awareness See the road you’re on and the next intersection without searching the map. Keep useful location context visible for radio traffic during patrol, calls for service, and vehicle pursuits. • Block Numbers and Nearby Addresses View an approximate block number and available address information as you travel through residential streets, business districts, and unfamiliar areas. • Direction and Speed Limits See your direction of travel and available posted speed-limit data alongside your road information. • Navigation Built Around Patrol Get turn-by-turn directions while keeping street and intersection details in view. On supported CarPlay vehicles, upcoming turns can also appear in the instrument cluster or head-up display. • On-Foot Awareness Switch to an on-foot view for foot patrols and fast-moving situations. The Apple Watch companion shows road, address, and direction information on your wrist. Hold Address keeps a location visible when you need to relay it. SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND YOU • State Crash and Incident Maps View available crashes, disabled vehicles, hazards, police activity, closures, and other reports from public highway patrol and transportation feeds. PatrolAxis loads information for your state and switches feeds when you cross a state line. • Traffic and Road Conditions Use traffic colors to spot congestion and see available state-reported work zones and road closures on the map. • Your Jurisdiction, Clearly Marked Choose the city or county you serve and see its boundary outlined in bright red. County agencies can identify cities as included, excluded, mutual aid, or reference only. PatrolAxis can alert you on iPhone and CarPlay when you leave your selected service area. TOOLS FOR THE WHOLE RESPONSE • Hydrants and Water Supply Search available public hydrant data for one city or an entire county. See red hydrant icons, dry hydrants, and draft sites on the map. Tap a location for details its source publishes, such as flow, pressure, connections, status, or test dates. Navigate to a hydrant from your phone or browse nearby hydrants in CarPlay. • Hospitals and Trauma Centers Find and navigate to hospitals, including trauma centers listed in available place data. Save up to six hospitals to Speed Dial for quick access on iPhone and CarPlay. • Landing Zone and Response Pins Drop a pin for a potential landing zone (LZ) or another response location and navigate to it. • More Public Safety Layers Show available fire stations and schools, and tap map features to review their details and sources. CONNECTED THROUGHOUT YOUR SHIFT • CarPlay keeps navigation and enabled public safety information visible in your vehicle. • Apple Watch puts location context on your wrist when you’re away from the car. • Squads let participating personnel share locations, see one another, and use emergency features. • Custom map controls let you choose your style, traffic, zoom, compass, information boxes, and night appearance. Retire the old dashboard GPS. Put a map built for patrol where you can use it. Know your street. Know your direction. Know your location. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: PatrolAxis Navigation at free against Route Planner's free with in-app purchases. PatrolAxis Navigation also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PatrolAxis Navigation sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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 Route Planner against 5.0 for PatrolAxis Navigation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Route Planner ships an update every 4 days, PatrolAxis Navigation daily. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Route Planner | PatrolAxis Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erdi Tuncalp | Seven Sipe |
Customer experience
Route Planner
PatrolAxis Navigation
In-app purchases
Route Planner
- Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
PatrolAxis Navigation
- PatrolAxis Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Questions
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