PlaceMaker Route Planner vs Optiway Multi Stop Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Optiway Multi Stop Planner
This app optimizes multi-stop delivery routes for drivers, couriers, and field service agents. It helps plan efficient routes, provides real-time ETAs, and allows for route import/export. Save time and money by avoiding traffic and managing stop priorities.
- Multi-stop route optimization
- Real-time ETAs for stops
- Import routes from XLSX/TXT
- Export routes
- Time windows and priority stops
- Integration with navigation apps
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Optiway Route Planner for Multi-Stop Deliveries Optiway is the smart multistop Route Planner designed to optimize your delivery routes and build the most efficient routes. Whether you're a delivery driver, courier, field service agent, or a business owner, Optiway Route Planner ensures the fastest, most efficient routes for your deliveries. Why Choose Optiway Route Planner? 1. Fast & Easy multi-stop Route Planner – Add stops in seconds and get the best optimized multistop delivery route. 2. ETA for Stops – Get real-time estimated arrival times for stops in your multistop Optiway Route Planner. 3. Import Routes from XLSX/TXT files – Easily upload delivery routes from your files directly into your multistop Optiway Route Planner. 4. Export Routes – Share optimized delivery routes with your team or clients. 5. Time Windows & Priority Stops – Set delivery time windows and priority levels for specific stops with your Optiway Route Planner. 6. Works with navigation Apps – Use Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, or HERE WeGo with your Optiway Route Planner. How Optiway Route Planner Helps Delivery Drivers Save up to 30% in Time & Money? - Avoid Traffic & Delays – Optiway multi-stop delivery route planner maps the fastest paths, so you spend less time on the road. - Make Last-Minute Changes – Easily adjust your delivery route while on the go. - Set Priority Stops – Prioritize specific stops in your delivery route to improve efficiency. - Customize Stop Durations – Set stop times manually in your multi-stop route planner for maximum delivery efficiency. - Real-Time ETAs & Navigation – Get accurate arrival times for every stop with Optiway route planner. Who Uses Optiway Route Planner? 1. Delivery Drivers & Couriers – Optimize your delivery route planner to complete more stops in less time. 2. Field Service Agents, – Plan efficient service routes with Optiway route planner. 3. Business Owners – Organize multistop deliveries and client visits with Optiway route planner. 4. Sales, Insurance agents, Cleaning services, Landscapers, Food delivery, Realtors and more others… "I've tried multiple route planners, but Optiway saves me the most time on deliveries. It's easy to use, fast, and helps me complete my delivery routes more efficiently." – John, USA Start optimizing your delivery routes today with Optiway Route Planner! Free vs. Paying Optiway subscription plan • Optiway Route Planner Free Plan: Plan delivery routes with up to 5 stops per route, unlimited number of routes. • Optiway Route Planner Subscription Plan: Plan delivery routes with up to 200 stops per route, unlimited number of routes. The following plans are available for the user: Monthly The pass is valid for 1 month from the date of purchase. Annual The pass is valid for the 1 year from the date of purchase. The pass auto-renews at the end of the subscription period for the same duration until cancelled. The pass should be canceled 24 hours before the renewal for the renewal not to take effect. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Pricing varies by country, and the exact cost will be displayed before checkout. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period. However, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. FAQ: Can I create multiple routes with Optiway Route Planner? Absolutely! Optiway Route Planner lets you generate unlimited delivery routes, regardless of whether you’re using the free version or a subscription plan. Still have questions? Contact our support team directly through Optiway Route Planner: support@optiway-app.com Privacy policy: https://optiway-app.com/Privacy_Policy/ Terms of use: https://optiway-app.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PlaceMaker Route Planner at none against Optiway Multi Stop Planner's shown. PlaceMaker Route Planner also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 62%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 1.1K). Optiway Multi Stop Planner's advantage is chart position (#43 vs #141). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. PlaceMaker Route Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Optiway Multi Stop Planner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlaceMaker Route Planner against 4.7 for Optiway Multi Stop Planner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of PlaceMaker Route Planner's written reviews are positive against 62% of Optiway Multi Stop Planner's.
PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, Optiway Multi Stop Planner fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | PlaceMaker Route Planner | Optiway Multi Stop Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.2K ratings) | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 61.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #141 | #43 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Resting Cranes LLC | OPTIWAY ROUTES SP Z O O |
Customer experience
PlaceMaker Route Planner
Optiway Multi Stop Planner
User reviews
PlaceMaker Route Planner
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 🚀 Accurate address lookup
- 🚀 Helpful for deliveries and multi-stop routes
- 🚀 Saves time and money
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate address mapping or routing
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🔒 Lack of free features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Optiway Multi Stop Planner
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient routing
- 👍 Helpful for multiple stops
- 🚗 Saves time and money
- 💡 Customizable map preferences
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔌 Requires internet connectivity
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
Optiway Multi Stop Planner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Routing errors and inaccuracies
- Connectivity issues
Requested features
3 requests- Offline mode
- Apartment/unit number integration
- Improved support and responsiveness
In-app purchases
PlaceMaker Route Planner
- 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
Optiway Multi Stop Planner
- Route Planner - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Route Planner - Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Route Planner - Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Route Planner - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Route Planner - Quarterly3 Days trial$49.993 Months
- Route Planner – 6 Months14 Days trial$79.996 Months
- Route Planner – 6 Months3 Days trial$79.996 Months
- Route Planner - Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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