Comparison

PlaceMaker Route Planner vs Route creator

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

Head to head
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!

About

Route creator

This app is a professional route planner for deliveries, logistics, and travel. It helps users create, organize, and navigate multi-stop routes with built-in optimization. Users can manage locations, contacts, and items, and export data in professional PDF or CSV formats.

Highlights
  • Multi-stop route planning
  • Route optimization engine
  • Location, contact, and item management
  • PDF/CSV export
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Team collaboration
  • Automatic trip reporting
Features
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The all-in-one professional route planner for deliveries, logistics, and travel management. Route Creator helps you plan, organize, and navigate your routes smarter than ever. Designed for drivers, couriers, and teams managing daily logistics, it combines route creation, optimization, and reporting in one intuitive app. Create, manage, and export everything — from routes and locations to contacts and items — as professional PDF or CSV files. Plan complete delivery or travel routes with unlimited stops. Each route can include multiple contacts and items — all organized in a clear structure. Use the built-in optimization engine to automatically find the best route order to minimize travel time and distance. Customize optimization by setting start and end points or prioritizing stops. Save detailed Locations with attached Contacts and Items. Each Contact can include multiple phone numbers, emails, and custom information fields. Items represent goods or materials linked with Locations or Routes for easy tracking and delivery management. Attach images directly to any file for better visual reference. Reports are automatically created after completing a navigation and include trip times, route performance, and detailed summaries of completed stops. All exported PDFs now feature a unified grayscale layout with improved readability and a professional appearance. Browse and organize all your files — Routes, Locations, Contacts, Items, and Reports — in one place. Create folders, copy or move files, and export data as PDF or CSV. Collaborate easily through Teams by sharing routes, locations, and files — all synchronized through iCloud for seamless teamwork. Navigate your routes with precise, turn-by-turn voice guidance. Supports multiple languages and works with Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze. Your data is safely synchronized through iCloud and protected by Face ID or Touch ID. Route Creator is free to use with optional premium upgrades for advanced features. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage your subscription anytime in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://routecreator.weebly.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://routecreator.weebly.com

Screenshots

PlaceMaker Route Planner3 screens
Route creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlaceMaker Route Planner at 85% against Route creator's 31%. PlaceMaker Route Planner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 87). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PlaceMaker Route Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Route creator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaceMaker Route Planner has 4.2K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PlaceMaker Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 31% of Route creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, Route creator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PlaceMaker Route Planner versus Route creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceMaker Route PlannerRoute creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings) — better3.7 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better31.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better87
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperResting Cranes LLCASTERIOS RIZOS

Customer experience

PlaceMaker Route Planner

All ratings4,245 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%

Route creator

All ratings87 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative54.3%

Bugs and 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

Route creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
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  • 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
7 purchases

Route creator

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Bronze subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Silver subscription$3.491 Month
  • 6 Months Bronze subscription$4.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Bronze subscription$8.991 Year
  • 6 Months Silver subscription$12.996 Months
  • 1 Year Silver subscription$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium access$69.99

Questions

Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Route creator free?
Route creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaceMaker Route Planner or Route creator?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is rated higher. PlaceMaker Route Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Route creator averages 3.7 from 87 ratings.
Do PlaceMaker Route Planner or Route creator have ads?
Neither PlaceMaker Route Planner nor Route creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaceMaker Route Planner or Route creator?
PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, and Route creator every 4 weeks. Most recently, PlaceMaker Route Planner was updated on September 28, 2026 and Route creator on September 24, 2026.

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