Route Planner for Couriers vs MaxRoute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Route Planner for Couriers
Optimize your delivery routes to save time and fuel. Input multiple stops via typing, file upload, or OCR scanning, then get the most efficient path with one tap. Navigate directly through your preferred maps app.
- One-tap multi-stop route optimization
- CSV and Excel import
- OCR address scanning
- Stop-by-stop navigation
- Manual stop reordering
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Route Planner for Couriers puts your stops in the best order, so you spend less time driving between deliveries. Add your stops, tap Optimize, and go. The whole route is ordered in seconds — no manual reordering. Open each stop in Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or another navigator, mark it delivered and move on to the next one. ADD STOPS FAST • Scan a parcel label with the camera — the address is read and matched for you • Scan a printed list or a screenshot with many addresses at once • Import a CSV or Excel file — choose the address column and load the whole list • Or type an address with smart search, or drop a pin on the map BUILT FOR REAL DELIVERY DAYS • Routes of up to 100, 150 or 200 stops, depending on your plan • Start from your location, finish at a fixed end point or return to the start • Recipient name, phone, gate codes and notes on every stop • Mark stops delivered or failed, see what is left, and continue where you stopped • Proof of delivery with photo and signature, shared as a PDF • Duplicate, rename and reuse your routes FOR COURIERS AND SMALL DELIVERY BUSINESSES Made for parcel and last-mile couriers, multi-drop drivers and owner-operators. The Business plan adds parcel control — scan parcels as you deliver them — and a 90-day archive of delivery proofs. IN YOUR LANGUAGE AND YOUR COUNTRY The app works in 28 languages and finds addresses in the country where you deliver, including house numbers, postcodes and local address formats. NO ADS Your screen stays on the route. PLANS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS Free for short routes — the app always shows what your free plan includes. Lite, Pro and Business unlock longer routes, more optimizations, label and list scanning and file import. Subscriptions are monthly or for 6 months; new subscribers start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when the trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Load your stops in a minute and spend your shift delivering, not planning. TERMS Terms of Use (EULA): https://courierrouteplanner.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://courierrouteplanner.com/privacy-policy.html
MaxRoute
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MaxRoute is a multi-stop route planner for delivery drivers, couriers, field service teams, sales routes, and anyone making many stops in one day. Turn a scattered destination list into an organized driving plan with less backtracking. PLAN & OPTIMIZE MULTI-STOP ROUTES • Optimize for fastest time or shortest distance • Plan up to 8 stops free or up to 100 stops with MaxRoute Pro • Set a starting location, start time, and return-to-start preference • Add service times, time windows, priorities, and stop-order constraints • Reorder stops manually whenever the day changes BUILT FOR DELIVERY & FIELD WORK • See the next destination, ETA, notes, and remaining stops at a glance • Hand off turn-by-turn directions to your preferred navigation app • Call or text a stop from the route • Check in, skip, and re-optimize the remaining day • Record an optional recipient, note, photo, or signature IMPORT, SAVE & REUSE • Import CSV, Excel, text, or pasted address lists • Save regular routes and recurring templates • Keep favorite destinations ready for quick reuse • Export route history to CSV • Export and restore a portable JSON backup LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN No MaxRoute account is required. Routes, favorites, history, and delivery records are stored locally on your device. Map and route requests require an internet connection and are processed by configured mapping services. MaxRoute is a planning aid. Always follow traffic laws, posted restrictions, property-access rules, and safe-driving practices. Do not interact with the app while driving. MAXROUTE PRO MaxRoute Pro unlocks routes with up to 100 stops for $7.99 per month in the United States. Your local App Store shows final pricing before purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://maxroute-support.vercel.app/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Route Planner for Couriers at every 3 days against MaxRoute's fortnightly. MaxRoute's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 for Couriers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MaxRoute sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Route Planner for Couriers ships an update every 3 days, MaxRoute fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Route Planner for Couriers | MaxRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yevhen Tekhov | BoatNGo LLC |
In-app purchases
Route Planner for Couriers
- Lite3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Month
MaxRoute
- MaxRoute Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
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