Plan Routes – iPad Multi-Stop Route Planner App

Route4Me’s iPad Route Planner app delivers seamless continuity throughout the entire process of multi-stop route planning, optimization, navigating, and completing routes. In this guide, you can learn how to plan and optimize multi-address routes using your Route4Me iPad Route Planner. Specifically, how to add and import addresses, schedule routes, sequence routes, and navigate and complete routes. Additionally, you can learn about available route optimization types, travel modes, in-app voice-guided GPS navigation, Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps route planner navigation, and more.

NOTE: Depending on your subscription and account settings, you can have a different set of features available on your Route4Me iPad Route Optimization app. To enable additional features, please Contact Route4Me’s Support Team. Additionally, you can learn more about the difference between Route4Me’s Mobile and Marketplace Subscriptions and the features they support.

Quick Steps to Plan, Sequence, and Complete a Route on iPad App

To plan a new route on your Route4Me iPad Multi-Stop Route Planner app, go to the app’s main menu and tap the “Add New Route” button. Alternatively, go to “Routes” in the app’s main menu and then tap the “Add New Route” button. After that, you can name your route, schedule the route for the preferred date and time, and specify the route’s optimization settings.

Next, tap the “Enter Start Address” field to add the route’s start point and then add route addresses. In detail, you can add addresses with address autocomplete, OCR address scanner, import addresses from Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, etc.

Furthermore, you can add more stop information, such as additional address details (i.e., floor, apartment, etc.), set the stop’s Alias, Phone Number, Stop Type, and Visit Duration (Service Time).

After adding addresses, tap and hold the “Hold to Plan Route” button to optimize and sequence the route.

Once the route is optimized, you can easily start, navigate, and complete your route. First, tap and hold the “Hold to Start Route” button. After that, tap the stop you want to visit and then tap the “Navigate” button. Next, you can navigate to the stop using Route4Me’s In-App Voice-Guided Navigation, Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, and other GPS navigation apps.

As you navigate the route, you can add statuses to route stops and attach proof of visit, delivery, or service. To do so, tap the “Arrived” button next to the stop, and then tap the “Set Status” button. Next, you can select the preferred stop status and attach an electronic signature, text note, image, photo, video, and other data to the stop. When you end your route, Route4Me will automatically provide detailed route statistics and KPIs for the completed route.

Route Settings, Optimization Types, and Travel Modes on iPad App

To start planning a new route on the iPad mobile app, set up the preferred route and optimization settings. In detail, you can name and schedule the route, enable or disable Route Optimization for stop sequencing, select an optimization type and travel mode, and more. Furthermore, you can easily adjust your route settings and re-optimize already planned routes at any time.

Schedule Last Mile Route – Route Start Time and Date on iPad Mobile App

To plan a new route on your Route4Me iPad Multi-Address Route Optimization app, go to the app’s main menu and then tap the “Add New Route” button. Alternatively, go to “Routes” in the app’s main menu and then tap the “Add New Route” button.

After that, tap the “Route Name” field and then enter the route’s name. Next, you can use the “Start Time” calendar buttons to schedule the route for the preferred route start time and date.

Optimization Types and Travel Modes on iPad Mobile Route Planner App

Next, you can enable or disable Route Optimization for route address sequencing. To enable Route Optimization, tap “Route Optimization” and then switch on the “Enable Route Optimization” toggle. Accordingly, when Route Optimization is enabled, the app will automatically sequence addresses for the most optimal visitation order based on the specified settings.

After enabling Route Optimization, you can select the preferred route end option, optimization settings type, and route directions travel mode. After that, tap the “Done” button at the top of the screen to proceed to adding addresses and route stops. Below, you can learn more about Route4Me’s iPad app optimization settings and travel modes.

Add and Import Addresses and Stops to Sequence Routes on iPad App

After setting up route and optimization settings on the iPad app, you can add route addresses and stops. For your convenience, you can add addresses individually or import multiple addresses in spreadsheets. In detail, you can use address autocomplete, the OCR address scanner, dictate addresses with voice, import addresses from iPad, OneDrive, iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox, etc. Furthermore, you can add and import addresses into planned routes and re-optimize them at any time.

Current Location – Add Your Location as Route Start or Stop on iPad App

You can add your current location as the route’s start address. First, tap the “Enter Start Address” field and tap “Current Location“. Then, Route4Me will automatically suggest the nearest valid address you can choose. Additionally, you can use other methods for adding the route’s start address or insert your current location as a route stop.

Address Autocomplete – Automatically Complete and Geocode Addresses on iPad App

To enter addresses manually, tap the “Enter Address” field and then start entering a full or partial address. The app will automatically validate and suggest available autocompleted and geocoded address options. After choosing one of the suggested addresses, you can add more stop information, such as additional address details (i.e., floor, apartment, etc.), set the stop’s Alias, Phone Number, Stop Type, and Visit Duration (Service Time).

Voice Dictation – Add Addresses and Stops Using Voice to Text on iPad App

To add route addresses with voice dictation or speech-to-text, tap the “Enter Address” field and then tap the Microphone Icon. After that, dictate a full or partial address, and the app will automatically suggest the available geocoded and autocompleted address options. Next, select the preferred address, and then add more stop information, such as additional address details (i.e., floor, apartment, etc.), set the stop’s Alias, Phone Number, Stop Type, and Visit Duration (Service Time).

OCR Scanner – Scan Addresses with Optical Character Recognition Scanner on iPad App

To quickly add stops, instead of entering addresses manually, you can scan addresses using Route4Me’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Address Scanner. To do so, tap the “Enter Address” field and then tap the Camera Icon. After that, point your camera at the address and tap the Camera Icon to add the scanned address. Next, you can adjust the scanned address and add more stop information, such as additional address details (i.e., floor, apartment, etc.), set the stop’s Alias, Phone Number, Stop Type, and Visit Duration (Service Time).

iPad Contacts – Add Addresses to Route from Contacts in iPad Address Book

To add addresses from your iPad contacts, tap the “Enter Address” field and then tap the “Connect Contacts” button. Next, you can start entering addresses or contact names from your iPad address book, and the app will automatically suggest the corresponding available contact addresses. NOTE: To use your iPad address book contacts for adding route stops, make sure your contacts have valid addresses.

After selecting a contact, the app will automatically add the contact’s Address, Alias (name), and Phone Number. After that, you can adjust and add more stop information, such as additional address details (i.e., floor, apartment, etc.), set the stop’s Alias, Phone Number, Stop Type, and Visit Duration (Service Time).

Import Addresses – Upload CSV and XLS Spreadsheets from iPad, iCloud, Google Drive

To easily import multiple addresses, you can upload CSV, XLS, or XLSX spreadsheets. To do so, tap the “Enter Address” field and then tap the “Import Addresses” button. Next, select the preferred source and upload your spreadsheet from iPad, iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. After importing the spreadsheet, Route4Me will automatically geocode and autocomplete your addresses. Additionally, learn more about Route4Me’s Spreadsheet Formatting Requirements.

Plan Route – Sequence Added and Imported Addresses on iPad Route Planner App

To plan or optimize your route after adding addresses, tap and hold the “Hold to Plan Route” button. Accordingly, if Route Optimization is enabled, Route4Me will optimize the route and automatically sequence all addresses based on the specified settings. If Route Optimization is disabled, Route4Me will plan the route, and addresses will remain in the same sequence in which they were added or imported. After planning or optimizing the route, you can tap the route’s header to check the route’s duration, distance, number of stops, and other details.

Start, Navigate, and Complete Multi-Stop Route on iPad Mobile App

After planning or optimizing the route, you can seamlessly start, navigate, and complete your route. For your convenience, you can navigate routes using Route4Me’s Integrated GPS Voice-Guided Navigation. Alternatively, you can easily navigate Route4Me-optimized routes with Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, CoPilot, Uber, and other GPS navigation apps.

As you navigate your route, you can add statuses to stops and attach e-signatures, photos, and notes to stops as proof of visit, delivery, or service. After completing your route, Route4Me will automatically generate detailed route statistics and KPIs. Additionally, learn more about Starting and Navigating Routes, Setting Stop Statuses, and Collecting Proof of Visit.

Start and Navigate Multi-Stop Route on iPad Route Planner App for Drivers

To start and navigate your route, tap and hold the “Hold to Start Route” button. Then, tap the “Navigate” button next to the route stop you want to visit from your current location. Then, you can select the preferred GPS navigation app. Equally important, the selected navigation app will be used as your default navigation app, and you can change it in the settings at any time.

To use the integrated Route4Me Voice-Guided GPS Navigation, select the “In-App Navigation” option. Additionally, learn more about Route4Me’s Integrated Voice-Guided GPS Navigation.

Apple Maps Route Planner GPS Navigation for Route4Me iPad App-Sequenced Routes

To use Apple Maps Route Planner Navigation, select the “Apple Maps” option. Additionally, you can choose to navigate to the stop’s address or GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude). For example, you can use location GPS coordinates to navigate to locations that don’t have an address. After that, Route4Me will automatically send the stop’s address to the Apple Maps navigation app. Next, you can preview your Apple Maps route and start the navigation.

Google Maps Route Planner GPS Navigation for Route4Me iPad App-Sequenced Routes

To use Google Maps Route Planner Navigation, select the “Google Maps” option. Additionally, you can choose to navigate to the stop’s address or GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude). For example, you can use location GPS coordinates to navigate to locations that don’t have an address. After that, Route4Me will automatically send the stop’s address to the Google Maps navigation app. Next, you can preview your Google Maps route and start the navigation.

Add Stop Statuses and Attach Proof of Visit, Delivery, and Service on iPad App

Furthermore, as you navigate your route and arrive at route stops, you can add statuses and attach proof of visit, delivery, and service. First, tap the “Arrived” and then the “Set Status” button next to the stop.

After that, select the preferred status and then attach an electronic signature, photo, video, text note, etc. Additionally, learn more about Route4Me’s Route Stop Statuses and Proof of Visit Types.

Complete Route – End Route and Check Route Statistics and KPIs on iPad App

After visiting all stops on your route and adding stop statuses, the app automatically prompts you to end your route. To manually end your route, tap the “End Route” button at the bottom of the Stops List. If there are stops without a status (unvisited stops), you can add statuses to such stops and then end the route.

Moreover, after finishing the route, Route4Me will provide a detailed summary with route statistics and KPIs. Specifically, the total actual route duration, traveled distance, actual route start and end times, the ratio of completed and failed stops, etc.

Mobile iPad App and Web Platform Real-Time Route Data Synchronization

Additionally, Route4Me’s Marketplace Subscriptions offer real-time route synchronization between the Mobile Route Planning app and Route4Me’s Web Platform. Specifically, when you plan a new route using your Route4Me iPad Route Optimization app, the route can be accessed and managed using Route4Me’s Web Platform in real-time, and vice versa.

Furthermore, when you modify routes, insert addresses, add stop statuses, attach proof of delivery to stops, and make other changes, you can automatically sync all updates in real-time across all connected Route4Me accounts and devices. Additionally, learn more about Route4Me’s User Types and Dispatching Routes from the Web Platform to Mobile Driver Apps. Start your free routing app 7-day trial today by downloading the app.