Comparison

Direction Map vs RouteInside by ATIV Software

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

Head to head

RouteInside by ATIV Software

Indoor Navigation for venues

Free

🗺️ Navigation

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About

Direction Map

Features

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This app is easy to help you to know how to head to your destination by using the Camera, you can see a direction arrow to guide you at your live street view for walk path.

About

RouteInside by ATIV Software

Features

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Use RouteInside to navigate step-by-step from room to room, across different levels or multiple buildings. RouteInside displays interactive indoor floor plans and makes way finding inside a venue easy. If you are a facility manager, please contact us through the support URL to get your building added.

Screenshots

Direction Map4 screens

RouteInside by ATIV Software3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RouteInside by ATIV Software at every 4 months against Direction Map's every 20 months. Direction Map's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direction Map ships an update every 20 months, RouteInside by ATIV Software every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Direction Map versus RouteInside by ATIV Software: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Direction Map	RouteInside by ATIV Software
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	36 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	YSD HK LIMITED	ATIV Software

In-app purchases

None

Direction Map

No in-app purchases

None

RouteInside by ATIV Software

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direction Map free?

Direction Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is RouteInside by ATIV Software free?

RouteInside by ATIV Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Direction Map or RouteInside by ATIV Software have ads?

Neither Direction Map nor RouteInside by ATIV Software shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Direction Map or RouteInside by ATIV Software?

Direction Map ships an update every 20 months, and RouteInside by ATIV Software every 4 months. Most recently, Direction Map was updated on September 28, 2026 and RouteInside by ATIV Software on September 27, 2026.