Comparison

PlaceMaker Route Planner vs RouteNote

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

Optimize multi-stop routes with AI-powered import for various file types. Easily enter addresses via text or barcode scanning. View stops on a map and launch your preferred navigation app. Premium features offer route optimization and display.

Highlights
  • AI import for PDF, CSV, images
  • Text and barcode address scanning
  • Up to 500 stops per route
  • Map view and navigation app integration
  • Route optimization (premium)
  • Shareable stop lists
  • Estimated travel time and distance
Features
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PlaceMaker - Top Rated Route Planning App Now with AI import for many file types including pdf, csv, and images. 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 $44.99/year, up to 150 stops per list for $9.99/month or $89.99/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

RouteNote

This app helps track routes for deliveries, sales, or outdoor activities. It allows users to log journeys, add notes and photos, plan routes, and share them. A subscription unlocks an ad-free experience and advanced features.

Highlights
  • One-tap GPS route tracking
  • Log past routes and notes
  • Pin locations with notes/photos
  • Route planning for deliveries/travel
  • Area stats and stop timer
  • Route sharing via GPX/JSON
  • Arrival alerts for saved locations
Features
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RouteNote - Track Your Routes with Ease! Supercharge your delivery, sales, or outdoor adventures with RouteNote! This free GPS logger simplifies route tracking, note-taking, and plan management. Perfect for couriers, salespeople, and explorers who need a reliable, user-friendly tool to log their journeys. Key Features • One-Tap Tracking: Record routes instantly with high-precision GPS. • Multi-Log Display: View past routes and notes alongside your current path. • Notes & Photos: Pin locations with notes or photos for quick reference. • Route Planning: Create delivery areas or travel plans in advance. • Area Stats & Stop Timer: Count pins in an area or track idle time during deliveries. • Route Sharing: Export/import routes via GPX/JSON or share via AirDrop. • Arrival Alerts: Get audio notifications when approaching saved locations. Unlock More with a Subscription • Ad-Free Experience: Focus on your work without interruptions. • 9 Pin Types: Customize logs with extra pin options. • Advanced Maps: Switch between 2D, 3D, or satellite views. • Text Search: Filter pins by keywords in notes. • Route Management: Merge routes, compress data, or load from folders. • Camera Zoom & Address Editing: Enhance your notes with precision. • Making Area for City, State, etc automatically Who’s It For? • Delivery drivers, postal workers, or couriers optimizing routes. • Sales professionals managing client visits. • Hikers and travelers capturing unforgettable journeys. Simple. Intuitive. Powerful. Join thousands of professionals and adventurers using RouteNote! Download now for free and elevate your route tracking! Note • Uses iPhone’s built-in GPS. Accuracy may vary indoors or in urban areas with tall buildings. • Route planning uses iOS MKDirections, which may not be available in some regions. Terms of Use: http://zekoo2017.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-6.html

Screenshots

PlaceMaker Route Planner3 screens
RouteNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlaceMaker Route Planner at none against RouteNote's shown. PlaceMaker Route Planner also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 RouteNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaceMaker Route Planner has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 81% of RouteNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PlaceMaker Route Planner versus RouteNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceMaker Route PlannerRouteNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews — better80.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResting Cranes LLCMUTSUAKI KIKUCHI

Customer experience

PlaceMaker Route Planner

All ratings4,262 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.1%

RouteNote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative5.8%

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

RouteNote

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$99.991 Year
4 purchases

RouteNote

Subscriptions4
  • RouteNote Standard (1month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • General full-featured(1month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • RouteNote Standard (3month)7 Days trial$8.993 Months
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  • General full-featured(3month)7 Days trial$14.993 Months

Questions

Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouteNote free?
RouteNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaceMaker Route Planner or RouteNote?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is rated higher. PlaceMaker Route Planner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while RouteNote averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do PlaceMaker Route Planner or RouteNote have ads?
RouteNote shows ads; PlaceMaker Route Planner does not.
Which is updated more often, PlaceMaker Route Planner or RouteNote?
PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, and RouteNote every 10 days. Most recently, PlaceMaker Route Planner was updated on November 1, 2026 and RouteNote on November 3, 2026.

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