Comparison

PlaceMaker Route Planner vs NavRoutes

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 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 $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

NavRoutes

This app helps delivery drivers and field teams optimize multi-stop routes. It efficiently orders destinations, allows real-time adjustments, and integrates with popular navigation apps for seamless turn-by-turn directions.

Highlights
  • Smart multi-stop optimization
  • Real-time route reoptimization
  • Custom stop times and ETAs
  • Camera and voice address scanning
  • Navigation app integration
  • Route and stop management
  • Flexible map appearance
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Plan smarter routes, complete more stops, and spend less time on the road with NavRoutes. NavRoutes is a multi-stop route planner built for delivery drivers, couriers, service technicians, field teams, and anyone managing a busy day of appointments or stops. Add your destinations, optimize their order, and open the finished route in your preferred navigation app. KEY FEATURES • Smart Multi-Stop Optimization Find an efficient stop order that reduces unnecessary backtracking and detours. • Reoptimize at Any Time Add, remove, or reorder stops during your journey, then optimize again when plans change. • Custom Stop Times and ETAs Set how long you expect to spend at each stop and view estimated arrival times throughout your route. • Camera Address Scanning Scan printed addresses with your device’s camera to add stops quickly without typing. • Voice Address Entry Add addresses using your voice when manual entry is inconvenient. • Navigation App Integration Open your optimized route in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze for turn-by-turn navigation. • Route and Stop Management Save routes, access recent addresses, review completed journeys, and track completed or failed stops. • Flexible Map Appearance Choose automatic, light, or dark map styling for comfortable viewing throughout the day. BUILT FOR REAL-WORLD ROUTES NavRoutes helps you adapt when priorities change, new stops arrive, or a delivery cannot be completed. Spend less time organizing addresses and more time getting where you need to go. FREE AND PREMIUM OPTIONS The free version supports routes with up to 10 stops. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited stops, with weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription options available. Prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before purchase. Download NavRoutes and make every stop count. By using NavRoutes, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.navroutes.com/

Screenshots

PlaceMaker Route Planner3 screens
NavRoutes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NavRoutes at 100% against PlaceMaker Route Planner's 85%. PlaceMaker Route Planner's advantage is chart position (#174 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 NavRoutes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, NavRoutes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PlaceMaker Route Planner versus NavRoutes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaceMaker Route PlannerNavRoutes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResting Cranes LLCPaul Cushing

Customer experience

PlaceMaker Route Planner

All ratings4,259 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.1%

NavRoutes

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NavRoutes

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
3 purchases

NavRoutes

Subscriptions3
  • NavRoutes Weekly$4.997 Days
  • NavRoutes Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NavRoutes Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PlaceMaker Route Planner free?
PlaceMaker Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NavRoutes free?
NavRoutes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaceMaker Route Planner or NavRoutes have ads?
Neither PlaceMaker Route Planner nor NavRoutes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaceMaker Route Planner or NavRoutes?
PlaceMaker Route Planner ships an update every 10 days, and NavRoutes weekly. Most recently, PlaceMaker Route Planner was updated on October 29, 2026 and NavRoutes on October 30, 2026.

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