Best Free Road Trip Planner Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 232+ free road trip planner apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Road Trip Planner Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Road Trip Planner ViewerRoad Trip Planner ViewerFree4.1★ (2.6K)NoNoJul 2026
2Roadtrippers - Trip PlannerRoadtrippers - Trip PlannerFree4.6★ (61K)YesYesJul 2026
3TripIt: Travel PlannerTripIt: Travel PlannerFree4.8★ (304K)NoYesJul 2026
4Wanderlog - Travel PlannerWanderlog - Travel PlannerFree4.9★ (33K)YesYesJul 2026
5Roadie: Road Trip Planner & RVRoadie: Road Trip Planner & RVFree4.6★ (1.9K)NoYesJul 2026
6RoadWarrior Route PlannerRoadWarrior Route PlannerFree4.7★ (7.3K)NoYesJul 2026
7Google MapsGoogle MapsFree4.7★ (7.3M)YesYesJul 2026
8ExploreHere - Roadtrip GuideExploreHere - Roadtrip GuideFree4.7★ (794)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Road Trip Planner

Road Trip Planner Viewer#1

Road Trip Planner Viewer by Kyle Modesitt

Easily plan your road trips
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.1😞(2.6K ratings)
Free
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View your road trip plans on your Apple device. This free app lets you open and explore Road Trip Planner files created on other platforms. It's ideal for sharing and reviewing trip itineraries without needing the full editing software.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and multi-featured
  • 🚀 Great for planning and travel
  • 🚀 Terrific app
  • 🚀 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Directions needed
  • 🐛 Cumbersome to use
  • 🐛 Not user friendly
Roadtrippers - Trip Planner#2

Roadtrippers - Trip Planner by Roadtrippers Inc.

Planner, Map, & Travel Guides
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.6😐(61K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#41in Travel
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Plan your next road trip with an AI-powered wizard and discover millions of unique places. Find campgrounds, RV parks, and attractions with detailed reviews and map overlays. Customize your itinerary with up to 150 stops and navigate with offline maps and CarPlay support.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for planning road trips
  • 👍 Useful for finding interesting stops
  • 📍 Ability to add and rearrange stops
  • 🗺️ Provides route and distance information

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated location information
  • 🔍 Limited search capabilities
TripIt: Travel Planner#3

TripIt: Travel Planner by TripIt Inc

Trip Itinerary & Alerts
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.8😊(304K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#16in Travel
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Organize all your travel plans in one place. Automatically create a comprehensive itinerary from booking confirmations and access reservation details, maps, and directions even offline. Upgrade for real-time flight alerts, fare refund notifications, and loyalty program tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Keeps all travel info in one place
  • 🚀 Automatically imports booking details
  • 🚀 Provides flight change/delay notifications
  • 👍 Helpful for organizing complex trips

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy when making changes to trips
  • 🐛 Difficulty removing canceled items
  • 🔒 Requires access to email account

More Free Road Trip Planner apps to explore

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Wanderlog - Travel Planner
Wanderlog - Travel Planner
Wanderlog - Travel Planner
Itinerary & Road Trip Guide
Free

Plan any trip, from road trips to group adventures, with this comprehensive travel app. Organize itineraries, budgets, reservations, and collaborate with friends. View plans on a map, access them offline, and get inspired by shared travel guides.

Create trip itinerariesBudget and track expensesOrganize flight and hotel reservations
✈️ Travel
(33K)
freemium
5
Roadie: Road Trip Planner & RV
Roadie: Road Trip Planner & RV
Roadie: Road Trip Planner & RV
Travel Routes for Roadtrippers
Free

Plan multi-stop road trips on an interactive map, discover attractions, and share your itinerary with friends. Find places along your route and navigate offline. Save favorite spots and export your routes.

Multi-stop route planningInteractive map with points of interestOffline use and navigation integration
✈️ Travel
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
RoadWarrior Route Planner
RoadWarrior Route Planner
RoadWarrior Route Planner
Route Planning for Pro Drivers
Free

This app helps professional drivers and traveling professionals create optimized multi-destination routes. It considers real-time traffic, client availability, and schedules to save time, money, and gas. Features include bulk address uploads, route customization, and navigation integration.

Multi-destination route planningRoute optimization for time and gas savingsBulk address upload
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Google Maps
Google Maps
Google Maps
Places, navigation & traffic
Free

Navigate your world with real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discover millions of businesses and places with photos and reviews. Plan trips with Street View, Immersive View, and offline maps.

Real-time GPS navigationLive traffic dataPublic transport updates
🗺️ Navigation
(7.3M)
free with in-app purchases
8
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
ExploreHere - Roadtrip Guide
Discover Landmarks Driving
Free

This app transforms your drives into engaging audio journeys. It automatically plays stories about historic landmarks and hidden places as you travel, allowing for a hands-free and immersive discovery experience.

Hands-free audio storiesAutomatic landmark discoveryWalking and driving tours
✈️ Travel
(794)
free with in-app purchases
9
Road Trip Planner™
Road Trip Planner™
Road Trip Planner™
Easily plan your road trips!
$3.99

Plan detailed road trips by placing pins on a map and creating a comprehensive itinerary. Each pin can store extensive details including dates, times, notes, images, and activities. The app offers route visualization, driving directions, and cost estimations.

Worldwide map with pin placementDetailed trip itinerary creationPin data includes dates, times, notes, images
✈️ Travel
(2.3K)
paid
10
On the way: road trip app
On the way: road trip app
On the way: road trip app
Discover places along the way
Free

Discover unique places and hidden gems on your road trips, rather than just driving to your destination. Plan multi-stop routes, compare options, and find attractions just minutes off the highway. Explore local sights, UNESCO sites, and quirky spots worldwide.

Plan unlimited multi-stop routesCompare routes for interesting stopsFilter attractions by detour time
✈️ Travel
(6)
free with in-app purchases
11
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Hotels, Restaurants, Tours
Free

Discover destinations, plan trips, and book hotels and tours with recommendations from millions of travelers. Earn rewards on bookings and activities, and organize your itineraries all in one place.

Millions of traveler reviewsBook hotels and experiencesEarn Trip Cash rewards
✈️ Travel
(477K)
ad-supported
12
Viator Tours & Attractions
Viator Tours & Attractions
Viator Tours & Attractions
Plan travel experiences
Free

Discover and book world-class travel experiences with industry-leading flexibility. Access tickets offline, manage bookings, and get real-time notifications for your activities. Plan your dream trip with ease, read millions of reviews, and enjoy exclusive app-only promotions.

Browse tours and activitiesAccess tickets offlineModify or cancel bookings
✈️ Travel
(267K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Road Trip Planner Compass Maps
Road Trip Planner Compass Maps
Road Trip Planner Compass Maps
Scenic Routes for Roadtrippers
Free

Discover scenic routes and hidden gems on your journeys. This app curates millions of must-see spots along your path, transforming any trip into an adventure. Navigate safely with AI-powered recommendations and Google Maps integration.

AI-curated scenic routesDiscover millions of local gemsGoogle Maps integrated navigation
✈️ Travel
(20)
freemium
14
Road Trip Adventure Planner
Road Trip Adventure Planner
Road Trip Adventure Planner
Adventures Curated by You
Free

Plan your ideal road trip with custom routes, discover unique stops, and organize your journey into a detailed itinerary. Offers free features for basic planning and a Pro version for unlimited trips and advanced recommendations.

Custom route buildingDiscover hidden gemsOrganize stops into itinerary
✈️ Travel
(2)
freemium
15
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Waze Navigation & Live Traffic
Avoid traffic, police, hazards
Free

Navigate your commute with real-time traffic updates and alerts from a community of drivers. Get accurate ETAs, avoid hazards, and find gas stations and parking. Integrates with your car's display for seamless use.

Live traffic updatesReal-time safety alertsAccurate ETAs
🗺️ Navigation
(3.2M)
ad-supported
16
ROADS by Porsche Route Planner
ROADS by Porsche Route Planner
ROADS by Porsche Route Planner
Road Trip & GPS Navigation
Free

Discover scenic and winding routes for your next road trip. This app focuses on creating attractive journeys by considering speed, curves, elevation, and local conditions, adapting to your driving preferences. Plan less and drive more with integrated GPS navigation and route sharing.

Create individual scenic routes3D route previewMulti-stage tour creation
🗺️ Navigation
(254)
free
17
Pin It Mate: Road Trip Planner
Pin It Mate: Road Trip Planner
Pin It Mate: Road Trip Planner
GPS Travel Map Itinerary Maker
Free

Plan optimized road trips by pinning destinations and reordering stops. Discover local spots and view your route on interactive maps. Save past trips and document your adventures.

Create road trip itinerariesOptimize driving routesSelect preferred stops
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
freemium
18
Roadigo: Route planner with AI
Roadigo: Route planner with AI
Roadigo: Route planner with AI
AI Itinerary, Routes & Stops
Free

Effortlessly plan your next road trip with AI. Simply describe your desired journey, and the app generates a detailed day-by-day itinerary with routes, stops, and timing. Edit your plan with natural language commands for a truly personalized travel experience.

AI-powered itinerary generationVoice and text input for planningSmart, scenic route optimization
✈️ Travel
(2)
free
19
TripSplit Road Planner
TripSplit Road Planner
TripSplit Road Planner
Plan your road trip smart
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
20
Travel Planner: 3D Route Map
Travel Planner: 3D Route Map
Travel Planner: 3D Route Map
Go Visits! Your Trip Tracker
Free

Create stunning 3D animated videos of your journeys. Plan routes, add custom points, and choose from various vehicles and map styles to visualize your adventures. Share your travel stories in a unique and creative way.

3D animated route visualizationMultiple transport optionsCustomizable map styles
✈️ Travel
(13)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Road Trip Planner

What are the best free road trip planner apps for iPhone?
Road Trip Planner Viewer tops our free road trip planner apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 2.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Road Trip Planner Viewer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 232+ free road trip planner apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to view Road Trip Planner files on your Apple device. You can open and explore trip itineraries that were created using the Road Trip Planner software on iOS or OS X. It's designed for easy sharing and reviewing of travel plans.
While you can view and explore your Road Trip Planner files, you cannot save any edits made within this viewer app. To edit and save your trip plans, you would need to use the full Road Trip Planner application for iOS or OS X.