inRoute vs Delivery Route Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
inRoute
Plan optimal routes with detailed road conditions like weather, elevation, and curves. Navigate turn-by-turn with voice guidance and receive automatic severe weather alerts. Import, export, and share routes easily.
- Voice-guided navigation with severe weather alerts
- Route optimization by time or manual reordering
- Import routes from XLSX, GPX, and KML
- Custom route creation based on weather and terrain
- Interactive charts for elevation, weather, and sunrise/sunset
- Search along route for amenities
- RV specific routing with clearance and weight restrictions
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Plan optimal routes or chart your own course using weather, elevation, curves and more. Then navigate safely with voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions that automatically check your route for severe weather. ***Featured in Essential Navigation Apps on the US App Store*** ***As seen on the TODAY show in the Traveling This Summer segment*** “adding to both the safety of the ride and the pleasure of knowing beforehand what to expect” - Florin Tibu, “autoevolution” “I used InRoute for planning six world record attempts. No weather app gives you more information, period.” - Carl Reese, Multiple World Record Holder Key Features (some require inRoute Pro--see below): • Voice guided navigation of up to 150 locations with automatic severe weather alerts* • Optimize waypoint order for fastest time, or manually reorder • Import from XLSX, GPX and KML files • Create custom routes based on weather, elevation and curviness, or build your own route from available alternates on each leg of a route • Interactive charts showing route elevation, curviness, weather (temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed/direction, severe weather alerts*), and sunrise/sunset times • Search along a route—the whole route, every x miles/hours, or the next x miles/hours from a place—find gas, hotels, campgrounds or places to eat close to a route • Enter your RV specs to avoid clearance issues and weight restrictions • Set Departure and Layover Times—weather forecasts, road conditions (e.g. congestion), and travel times accurately reflect conditions throughout the trip • Save your favorite routes and places, sync between devices, organize into folders, print via Airprint, and share with family and friends • Easily add places to the map using a Dropped pin, Search, or Contacts • Export routes to Apple Maps, Google Maps, Navigon, and Waze. Some apps use inRoute's "Agenda Nav" feature. See the in-app FAQ for more info. • Export to GPS devices and apps compatible with GPX files • Routes are stored on your device so you can access them even if you lose connection inRoute Pro (for iPhone, iPad, CarPlay & Mac): - $5.99 monthly, or $59.99 annually. 1 week free trial - Create routes with up to 150 locations (8 in free version) - Sync routes and pins between devices - Weather charts/custom routes - Speed limits and severe weather alerts* during navigation - Export/share routes as GPX files - RV routes based on vehicle description *Severe weather alerts are available in select regions Note: Since continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life, inRoute will automatically shut down if you haven't used it in a while. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://inroute.com/privacy-policy App Store EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Delivery Route Planner
Optimize multi-stop delivery routes with intelligent algorithms that consider traffic, time windows, and priorities. Import stops easily from spreadsheets or photos, and validate addresses before you go. Get accurate ETAs and proof of delivery.
- Intelligent route optimization
- Import stops from Excel, CSV, photos
- Address validation
- Accurate ETAs
- Navigate with preferred apps
- Proof of delivery
- Visual route mapping
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Plan smarter routes. Deliver more packages. Get home earlier. Upper is the route planning app built for delivery drivers, couriers, and field professionals who need to optimize multi-stop routes fast. Stop wasting time manually plotting addresses — let Upper's algorithm find your fastest path through 500+ stops in seconds. INTELLIGENT ROUTE OPTIMIZATION Our optimization engine analyzes every variable: distance between stops, real-time traffic, delivery time windows, priority packages, service time at each location, and your preferred highways. The result? Routes that actually work in the real world, not just on paper. - Optimize up to 500 stops per route - Factor in delivery windows and priority levels - Set service time per stop for accurate planning - Choose highway preferences and toll avoidance - Handle pickups and deliveries on the same route IMPORT STOPS YOUR WAY No more typing addresses one by one. Upper accepts stops however you get them: - Import from Excel, CSV, or any spreadsheet - Capture manifest photos — our OCR reads the addresses - Copy-paste address lists directly - Add stops manually when needed ADDRESS VALIDATION BUILT IN Bad addresses kill delivery efficiency. Upper validates every address before you drive, catching typos, wrong zip codes, duplicates, and formatting errors automatically. Know your route is solid before you leave. ACCURATE ETAs YOUR CUSTOMERS CAN TRUST Give customers reliable arrival windows. Upper calculates ETAs using actual driving speeds, service time at each stop, scheduled breaks, and real distances — not optimistic guesses. NAVIGATE WITH YOUR FAVORITE APP Launch directions in Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or MapQuest. Use your phone or connect through Apple CarPlay. Upper hands off navigation seamlessly to whatever you prefer. PROOF OF DELIVERY & TRACKING Document every stop with photos, signatures, and notes. Track your progress through the route with real-time status updates. Export completed routes for client reporting or employer records. SEE YOUR ROUTES VISUALLY View all stops on an interactive map with color-coded pins. Distinguish deliveries from pickups, see your optimized sequence, and understand your route at a glance. WHO USES UPPER? - Independent delivery drivers and owner-operators - Amazon DSP and Flex drivers - FedEx Ground and Express contractors - Courier and messenger services - Food and flower delivery - Pharmacy and medical delivery - Field service technicians - Sales representatives with territory routes - Real estate agents showing multiple properties - Any professional running multi-stop routes THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER Drivers using Upper report saving 1-2 hours daily, reducing miles driven by 20-40%, and completing more stops per shift. Less driving means lower fuel costs, less vehicle wear, and more time with your family. TRY UPPER FREE Start your 3-day free trial on monthly plans. No commitment — cancel anytime. See how much time you save on your very first route. --- SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Upper offers monthly and annual subscription options. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. For billing and subscription support: https://support.apple.com/billing LINKS Privacy Policy: https://faq.upperinc.com/main/articles/1600838500117-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://faq.upperinc.com/main/articles/1600838360756-terms-of-use Questions? Contact support@upperinc.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: inRoute at #34 against Delivery Route Planner's unranked. inRoute also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1.7K). Delivery Route Planner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. inRoute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Delivery Route Planner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for inRoute against 4.5 for Delivery Route Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: inRoute has 11K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of inRoute's written reviews are positive against 77% of Delivery Route Planner's.
inRoute ships an update fortnightly, Delivery Route Planner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | inRoute | Delivery Route Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | 77.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 1.7K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carob Apps, LLC | Monocubed, Inc |
Customer experience
inRoute
Delivery Route Planner
User reviews
inRoute
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Flexible interface
- 🚀 Detailed route planning
- 🚀 Helpful for RV/trailer trips
- 🚀 Useful for commercial drivers
- 🚀 Customizable routes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Routing issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Difficulty rerouting off course
- 🐛 Slow performance and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Confusing user interface
Delivery Route Planner
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 🚛 Helpful for delivery drivers
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⏱️ Time-saving
- 💰 Cost-effective
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional routing issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Aggressive review prompts
Bugs and requests
inRoute
Reported bugs
3 issues- Route recalculation issues
- Inability to save/restore routes
- Incorrect routing through closed roads
Requested features
7 requests- Offline maps support
- Avoid unpaved/gravel roads option
- Ability to edit/rearrange waypoints on map
- Display of exit numbers and road names
- Integration with other navigation apps
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- Layover time management for stops
- Fuel cost and mileage tracking
Delivery Route Planner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Addresses not recognized
- Route optimization not working as expected
- Inability to contact support
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to prioritize/reorder stops
- Integration with business software
- Customizable route optimization
- Offline mode for areas with poor connectivity
In-app purchases
inRoute
- inRoute Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Pro for Families (monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- inRoute Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Pro for Families (yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
Delivery Route Planner
- Route Planner - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Route Planner - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Upper- No longer available3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Upper- No longer available$9.991 Month
- Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Route Planner - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
- Upper- No longer available7 Days trial$46.991 Year
- Upper - No longer available7 Days trial$76.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
- Route Planner - Yearly$189.991 Year
Questions
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Is Delivery Route Planner free?
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