# Best Route Optimizer vs Route Planner

The clearest difference is rating: Route Planner at 5.0 against Best Route Optimizer's 2.6. Best Route Optimizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Route Planner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month. Best Route Optimizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Route Optimizer has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Best Route Optimizer ships an update every 3 weeks, Route Planner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Route Optimizer | Route Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-route-optimizer/id732776848/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-planner-getway/id1504635845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Kuehne](https://appshunter.io/developer/418791389) | [Yona Lurie](https://appshunter.io/developer/864220636) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Route Optimizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-route-optimizer/id732776848)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-planner-getway/id1504635845)

Optimize your daily routes by adding multiple stops and considering traffic, appointments, and estimated wait times. This app helps you find the most efficient order for your destinations, saving you time and ensuring you meet your schedule. It integrates with your preferred navigation apps for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Multi-stop route planning, Optimized stop order, Traffic and road data integration, Appointment and time frame scheduling, Approximate arrival time calculation, Integration with navigation apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GetWay Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| Monthly GetWay - 5 subscribers | $69.99 | per month |
| 6 Month GetWay Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly GetWay- 10 subscribers | $119.99 | per month |
| Yearly GetWay Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly GetWay Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Monthly GetWay- 20 subscribers | $249.99 | per month |
| Monthly GetWay- 30 subscribers | $349.99 | per month |
| Monthly GetWay- 50 subscribers | $599.99 | per month |
| Monthly GetWay-100 subscribers | $999.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Route Optimizer free?

Best Route Optimizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Route Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Route Optimizer or Route Planner?

Route Planner is rated higher. Best Route Optimizer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Route Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Best Route Optimizer or Route Planner have ads?

Neither Best Route Optimizer nor Route Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best Route Optimizer or Route Planner?

Best Route Optimizer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Route Planner every 11 days. Most recently, Best Route Optimizer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Route Planner on October 14, 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.*