# PlaceMaker Route Planner vs Spoke Dispatch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spoke Dispatch at none against PlaceMaker Route Planner's 8. PlaceMaker Route Planner's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 71%) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlaceMaker Route Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spoke Dispatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlaceMaker Route Planner against 4.7 for Spoke Dispatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaceMaker Route Planner has 4.2K ratings behind it against 503, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PlaceMaker Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 71% of Spoke Dispatch's.

PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, Spoke Dispatch weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaceMaker Route Planner | Spoke Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placemaker-route-planner/id951375734/reviews) | [4.7 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-dispatch/id1457736526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 503 |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resting Cranes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/647767938) | [Circuit Routing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457736525) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaceMaker Route Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placemaker-route-planner/id951375734)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Route Optimization | $4.99 | per month |
| 25 Stops Per List Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Up to 150 stops per list | $9.99 | per month |
| Routific Route Optimization | $14.99 | per month |
| Over 150 stops per list | $14.99 | per month |
| Up to 25 stops per list | $44.99 | per year |
| Up to 150 stops per list | $89.99 | per year |
| Over 150 stops per list | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 🚀 Accurate address lookup
- 🚀 Helpful for deliveries and multi-stop routes
- 🚀 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate address mapping or routing
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🔒 Lack of free features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Spoke Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spoke-dispatch/id1457736526)

This app optimizes delivery routes to save drivers time and money. It plans the quickest path, provides stop details, and updates arrival times dynamically. Re-optimize routes on the go to stay on schedule.

**Highlights:** Optimized delivery route planning, Avoids traffic and backtracking, Provides stop details and instructions, Dynamic arrival time updates, Route re-optimization, Integration with navigation apps

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on route planning and deliveries
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Effective route optimization algorithm
- 📊 Helpful import/export features for spreadsheets
- 💼 Excellent for business efficiency and team coordination

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚗 No CarPlay support (major complaint)
- 🐛 Location tracking remains active after route completion
- 🗺️ Suboptimal routing in certain scenarios (unnecessary detours)
- ⚠️ Traffic accounting inaccurate or non-functional
- 🔄 App reopens repeatedly when location is enabled

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and displays white screen on startup
- Route completion button glitches (stays on same pin ~50% of time)
- App randomly opens on its own when location tracking enabled
- Route not clearing after marking as complete
- Inability to start new route without reinstalling app

**Requested features**

- CarPlay integration for in-car navigation
- Built-in navigation instead of relying on external maps
- Drag-and-drop functionality to reorder deliveries
- Permanent delivery notes for regular stops
- Excel spreadsheet and barcode scanner support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?

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

### Is Spoke Dispatch free?

Spoke Dispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlaceMaker Route Planner or Spoke Dispatch?

PlaceMaker Route Planner and Spoke Dispatch are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.2K and 503 ratings respectively.

### Do PlaceMaker Route Planner or Spoke Dispatch have ads?

Neither PlaceMaker Route Planner nor Spoke Dispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaceMaker Route Planner or Spoke Dispatch?

PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, and Spoke Dispatch weekly. Most recently, PlaceMaker Route Planner was updated on September 25, 2026 and Spoke Dispatch on September 25, 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.*