# inRoute vs Permit Path

The clearest difference is ratings volume: inRoute at 11K against Permit Path's 30. inRoute also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). Permit Path's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. inRoute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Permit Path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Permit Path holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: inRoute has 11K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, Permit Path every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | inRoute | Permit Path |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inroute-intelligent-routing/id703796787/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permit-path/id6759459273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carob Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/387597632) | [STL Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837507304) |

## What reviewers say

### inRoute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inroute-intelligent-routing/id703796787)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| inRoute Pro (monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro for Families (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| inRoute Pro (yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro for Families (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flexible interface
- 🚀 Detailed route planning
- 🚀 Helpful for RV/trailer trips
- 🚀 Useful for commercial drivers
- 🚀 Customizable routes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Routing issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Difficulty rerouting off course
- 🐛 Slow performance and crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 👎 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Route recalculation issues
- Inability to save/restore routes
- Incorrect routing through closed roads

**Requested features**

- 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


### Permit Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permit-path/id6759459273)

Plan and navigate complex truck routes with custom waypoints. Share your routes with others for seamless collaboration. Ideal for drivers who need precise control over their permitted journeys.

**Highlights:** Custom route building with waypoints, Turn-by-turn navigation, Route sharing via link or file, Waypoint reordering, Route preview on map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permit Path Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is inRoute free?

inRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Permit Path free?

Permit Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, inRoute or Permit Path?

Permit Path is rated higher. inRoute averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Permit Path averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do inRoute or Permit Path have ads?

Neither inRoute nor Permit Path shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, inRoute or Permit Path?

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, and Permit Path every 4 days. Most recently, inRoute was updated on October 26, 2026 and Permit Path on October 25, 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.*