Comparison

Eircode Finder vs PlaceMaker Route Planner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eircode Finder

Locate any address in Ireland using the national postcode system. This app provides a unique 7-character code for each address, combining an area identifier with a specific address code. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Find any address in Ireland
  • Utilizes the national Eircode system
  • Unique 7-character address codes
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
  • Ad removal subscription available
Features
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Find Any address in Ireland with Our Eircode finder App! Eircode is the national postcode system in Ireland. An Eircode is a unique 7-character code consisting of letters and numbers. Each Eircode consists of a 3-character routing key to identify the area and a 4-character unique identifier for each address. A typical Eircode might read A65 F4E2. This application is compatible with iPhone and iPad. 1 Month Subscription: Only $0.99 per month to remove all ads for 1 month! In case of complaints, please contact us first via. E-mail. gremacorp@gmail.com. Enjoy and blessings! Terms of Service: https://gremacorp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy policy: https://gremacorp.com/privacy-policy/

About

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Plan efficient routes with multiple stops and optimize your travel. Easily enter addresses via text or barcode scanning. Share your lists and integrate with popular navigation apps.

Highlights
  • Route planning up to 500 stops
  • Text and barcode address scanning
  • Route optimization (premium)
  • Map and navigation app integration
  • List sharing via Google Drive
  • CSV import support
Features
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PlaceMaker - Top Rated Route Planning App Top rated route planner for routes with up to 500 stops per route. View stops on a map or launch your favorite navigation application. In-app purchase enables route optimization and route display. Now with text scanning (and barcode scanning) to enter addresses. Reviews: "Amazing! Best routing app available!" - Mkoff32 "Best Route Planner" - ozzier23 "The app is very easy to use & excellent routing." - coffee1456, "It's great for traveling salesmen!" - cider pimp “I use this App every day...it is awesome...I would give it 100 stars if I could.” - mistazzz "A real time saver for multiple drive points" - NoBodyzPURRfect "Best route map - Excellent for multiple stop routing and directions." - Jimjjk "Simply Amazing...If you are route driver of any kind....you'll never want to be without it again." - imjasper “Best multi-stop app in the App Store” - BPmax Quickly create lists of stops, and launch your favorite navigation program. Sort by distance from current location, manually sort, or optimize stop sort order with one of the premium versions. Displays the estimated travel time and distance to each stop. Share a list with others through Google Drive - any changes to the list will be seen by all the users. Great for delivery routes and delivery drivers. Barcode reader feature scans FedEx, UPS Mail Innovations, LaserShip/OnTrac, and Royal Mail Mailmark barcodes. CSV import supports Hermes manifest and generic CSV files. See http://placemaker.qworkly.com/csvimporthelp.html for more information. Purchase a premium subscription to reorder lists in optimal order and show the route line on the map. Subscriptions can be managed via your iTunes account. Up to 25 stops per list for $4.99/month or $49.99/year, up to 150 stops per list for $9.99/month or $79.99/year, and over 150 stops per list for $14.99/month or $119.99/year. Up to 500 stops per list is supported by PlaceMaker. Payment will be made through the iTunes store to your iTunes account and subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://placemaker.qworkly.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://placemaker.qworkly.com/terms.html Works with Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Lyft and Uber. Thanks!

Screenshots

Eircode Finder3 screens
PlaceMaker Route Planner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlaceMaker Route Planner at 85% against Eircode Finder's 0%. PlaceMaker Route Planner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Eircode Finder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and PlaceMaker Route Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaceMaker Route Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaceMaker Route Planner has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Eircode Finder's written reviews are positive against 85% of PlaceMaker Route Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eircode Finder ships an update every 11 months, PlaceMaker Route Planner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Eircode Finder versus PlaceMaker Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEircode FinderPlaceMaker Route Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#122 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrematech CommunicationResting Cranes LLC

Customer experience

Eircode Finder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PlaceMaker Route Planner

All ratings4,231 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%

Bugs and requests

Eircode Finder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Addresses disappear when planning routes
  • Text scanning feature not working
  • Camera freezes when exiting live text mode
  • Optimization errors or poor route choices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to set default stop times
  • Improve route optimization algorithm
  • Allow more customization of map views
  • Integrate with more navigation apps
  • Add ability to mark stops as complete

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Eircode Finder

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Removal Subscription$0.991 Month
8 purchases

PlaceMaker Route Planner

Subscriptions8
  • Plus Route Optimization$4.991 Month
  • 25 Stops Per List Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Up to 150 stops per list$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Routific Route Optimization$14.991 Month
  • Over 150 stops per list$14.991 Month
  • Up to 25 stops per list$44.991 Year
  • Up to 150 stops per list$89.991 Year
  • Over 150 stops per list$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Eircode Finder free?
Eircode Finder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eircode Finder or PlaceMaker Route Planner?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is rated higher. Eircode Finder averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PlaceMaker Route Planner averages 4.7 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Eircode Finder or PlaceMaker Route Planner have ads?
Eircode Finder shows ads; PlaceMaker Route Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, Eircode Finder or PlaceMaker Route Planner?
Eircode Finder ships an update every 11 months, and PlaceMaker Route Planner every 10 days. Most recently, Eircode Finder was updated on June 4, 2026 and PlaceMaker Route Planner on September 25, 2026.

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