Best Route Optimizer vs Delivery Route Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Best Route Optimizer
Plan efficient multi-stop journeys to save time and fuel. Input your destinations via various methods and receive an optimized route, which can be manually adjusted and visualized on a map. Easily export your route to popular navigation apps.
- Multi-stop route optimization
- Manual route adjustment
- Route visualization on map
- Export to Waze, Google Maps, HERE WeGo, Yandex
- Import/export GPX files
- One-way and round trip options
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With this app you will save time and petrol. No matter how many destinations you wish to reach, with 'Best Route Optimizer' you will reach them all in an optimal way. Are you sales representative, field-engineer, haulage contractor, or are you planning a journey with several destinations? This app is exactly what you need! Enter your destinations and get the optimum route. With this app, you will travel fewer kilometers and save a lot of time. 'Best Route Optimizer' offers the same functionality as 'Best Route Optimizer Pro' but it limits the number of destinations to 9 and displays advertisements. In 'Best Route Optimizer Pro' the number of destinations is unlimited. Some details: Choose location via - Contact list - Current location - Map view - Entering addresses - GPX - Photo Features - Managing routes and destinations - Export to navigation app Waze - Export to navigation app HERE WeGo - Export to navigation app Yandex - Export to Google Maps - E-mail with Links - Optimized route can be adjusted manually - Visualization of route on map - Select between one-way and round trip - GPX import/export Navigation - Apple Maps - Google Maps - HERE WeGo - Yandex - Waze
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 review sentiment: Delivery Route Planner at 78% against Best Route Optimizer's 30%. Delivery Route Planner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 10). Best Route Optimizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Delivery Route Planner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Best Route Optimizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Delivery Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Delivery Route Planner has 1.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Best Route Optimizer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Delivery Route Planner's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Best Route Optimizer | Delivery Route Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #156 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Kuehne | Monocubed, Inc |
Customer experience
Best Route Optimizer
Delivery Route Planner
Bugs and requests
Best Route Optimizer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Best Route Optimizer
No in-app purchases
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
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