# inRoute vs PermitNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: inRoute at 76% against PermitNav's 0%. inRoute also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). 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 PermitNav sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

inRoute holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: inRoute has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of inRoute's written reviews are positive against 0% of PermitNav's.

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, PermitNav every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | inRoute | PermitNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inroute-intelligent-routing/id703796787/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitnav/id6780673672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carob Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/387597632) | [Jesse Witmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876633448) |

## What reviewers say

### inRoute

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

**Currently charting:** #40 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


### PermitNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permitnav/id6780673672)

This app converts oversize/overweight trucking permits into precise, turn-by-turn navigation routes. It automatically reads permit details and guides drivers along the exact roads specified, offering warnings for low clearances and weight restrictions.

**Highlights:** Permit-to-route conversion, Turn-by-turn navigation, Low-clearance warnings, Voice guidance, Driver logbook, DOT/inspection alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PermitNav Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| PermitNav Fleet | $99.99 | per month |
| 1 Permit Credit | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is inRoute free?

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

### Is PermitNav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, inRoute or PermitNav?

inRoute is rated higher. inRoute averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while PermitNav averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do inRoute or PermitNav have ads?

Neither inRoute nor PermitNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, inRoute or PermitNav?

inRoute ships an update every 2 weeks, and PermitNav every 11 days. Most recently, inRoute was updated on November 1, 2026 and PermitNav on October 21, 2026.

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