# inRoute vs PermitPass App

The clearest difference is monetization model: inRoute at freemium against PermitPass App's subscription. inRoute also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 14) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). PermitPass App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, update cadence, 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 PermitPass App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

inRoute holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: inRoute has 11K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of inRoute's written reviews are positive against 100% of PermitPass App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, PermitPass App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | inRoute | PermitPass App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inroute-intelligent-routing/id703796787/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #76 |
| Size | 93 MB | 63 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) | [Permit Pass LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895766703) |

## What reviewers say

### inRoute

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

**Currently charting:** #36 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


### PermitPass App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitpass-app/id6764406364)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps Texas oversize and overweight drivers visualize their permitted routes. Upload your permit PDF, review details, and see the mapped route before you drive. It keeps the issued path visible during navigation for easier compliance.

**Highlights:** Import Texas OS/OW permit PDFs, Review route details and restrictions, Map visualization of routes, Keep issued route visible during navigation, Built for Texas heavy haulers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PermitPass Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| PermitPass Pro Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is inRoute free?

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

### Is PermitPass App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, inRoute or PermitPass App?

inRoute is rated higher. inRoute averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while PermitPass App averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do inRoute or PermitPass App have ads?

Neither inRoute nor PermitPass App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, inRoute or PermitPass App?

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, and PermitPass App every 11 days. Most recently, inRoute was updated on November 4, 2026 and PermitPass App on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, inRoute or PermitPass App?

inRoute currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and PermitPass App at #76. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*