PlanARoute for Android

I dropped the rating from 4 stars to 1 star. It was frustrating enough that this app had no iCloud sync, despite having multiple device support. But I discovered all my saved routes had disappeared, and the developer told me the only solution was to to restore my entire device from a saved backup. Ridiculous. Automatic backups are a must for any app like this where one spends hours crafting a file. The tools and services to do so are available (iCloud, Dropbox, etc). The lack of inclusion of a backup feature is therefore a developer choice. Others should be aware of all of this before committing to a purchase, or investing their time in creating detailed routes. Original review: Great app to plan out a car or bicycle trip, since it has the option to use MapQuest maps for bike directions. The elevation slider is handy for the latter. Useful information right on the map and pins: saved location names, distances and total cumulative distance. Locations are saved with the saved map/route. Useful for exploring multiple trips. Pins can be added and excluded from the route, to be used as reference points. The lack of iCloud sync knocks off a star. Importing maps via email is less than ideal. I'd like to see Google Maps data be made available too. The icon and interface is a bit lacking, but the functionality is there, which is the ultimate factor. The developer is also responsive and open to feature requests.

I have been seeking an app that will allow me to plan a detailed route but document miles and estimate time to optimize range on my 2012 Nissan Leaf. This will do the trick! I don't want the standard "fastest or shortest" option. Freeway speeds drain range. But I also can't afford to go further than needed. With the point to point I can see the big picture of the area and select the route that will work best for the trip. Can't get to the destination and then find you don't have enough juice to get home!!

Great app. I use it to plan motorcycle trips. It would be better if it had turn-by-turn voice directions so you don't have to keep diverting your attention from the road to the map.

My friend and I have been testing multiple route/trip planning tools over the last three months to include the SW that came w/ his new HD Road Glide Special. Everything has been woefully inadequate. Plan a Route has been the most amazing app that we have found. Fantastic for planning, works great on my Android in mount so I can see the turns. If I had Bluetooth speakers would be complete. Bottom Line if I could I would give this app 7 stars.

I tried a few others, but this app let's me lay pins down on a map and plan my route in the most flexible way I've found. This weekend will be the real test, as I've planned my route, will email it to my riding friends, and then will see how accurate the information is. So far, so good. Thanks for making this.