RestRoom IQ
RestRoom IQ helps compare nearby options using source signals, place context, brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings. A score is a planning aid, not a promise about current conditions.
Place type Source labels User ratings
IQ Platform
How RestMap decides which restroom stops to show.
RestRoom IQ compares individual places. Journey IQ plans restroom stops along a route. Scout IQ looks ahead during an active trip. All three use source labels so recommendations stay explainable.
No account required. RestMap does not store your precise location on its servers. RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device.
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- RestRoom IQ Scores individual restroom options with source and confidence context.
- Journey IQ Plans route stops using quality, detour, spacing, and trip context.
- Scout IQ Looks ahead for useful stops while a trip is active.
- Source labels Show when data is strong, user-reported, or thin.
Three layers
One restroom decision needs more than distance.
The closest bathroom is not always the best stop, and the highest-scoring place can still be wrong for a trip. RestMap separates place scoring, route planning, and active-trip lookahead so each situation gets the right context.
Journey IQ
Journey IQ plans stops along a route using RestRoom IQ, detour distance, stop spacing, route context, and EV charging context when relevant.
Route position Detour Spacing
Scout IQ
Scout IQ evaluates options ahead during an active trip and can surface a nearby useful stop before the next stretch gets thinner.
Scout Premium keeps grading the road ahead on the lock screen.
Scout Ahead Active trip Route context
Source context
Source labels keep IQ scores readable.
RestMap should make it clear when a suggestion is backed by restroom-specific data, when it comes from broader place context, and when coverage is thin.
Restroom data is uneven, so the app shows the difference.
Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, Open Charge Map, MapKit/Apple Places, RestMap brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings. Previously loaded locations and ratings can remain available without signal.
Restroom-specific signal
Refuge Restrooms, OpenStreetMap restroom tags, brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings can strengthen a score when they point in the same direction.
Place and route context
MapKit/Apple Places, Open Charge Map, and route geometry help the app understand what kind of stop a place is and how much of a detour it may be.
Thin or conflicting coverage
When sources are missing or disagree, RestMap should surface that uncertainty instead of making the result look stronger than it is. See Data Sources for the full source list.
How signals combine
IQ is a ranking system, not a single magic number.
The app weighs several practical signals together. Different surfaces emphasize different signals, because nearby search, route planning, and active-trip lookahead solve different problems.
Place quality
RestRoom IQ weighs the type of place, restroom-specific source context, user-submitted ratings, and brand profile information.
Trip fit
Journey IQ considers whether a stop is close to your route, reasonably spaced from other breaks, and useful for the trip you are planning.
Ahead-of-route usefulness
Scout IQ should favor useful options that are actually ahead on the active trip, not just faraway pins with strong standalone scores.
On-device scoring
No account required. RestMap does not store your precise location on its servers. RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device.
Plain limits
RestMap is meant to help you choose, not remove judgment.
A restroom finder can make better use of available data, but source data can change. The app should explain why a result appears and make weak coverage visible.
RestRoom IQ is not an inspection.
Scores reflect data patterns and user-submitted ratings. They do not certify cleanliness, access, hours, or current conditions.
Journey IQ is not a route authority.
It helps plan restroom breaks around a route. Traffic, closures, construction, and driver needs can still change the right stop.
Scout IQ is not driver judgment.
Scout Ahead suggestions are planning context. Navigation instructions, road conditions, and safe driving come first.
What RestMap can help with
Compare candidate stops, plan breaks, surface source labels, and identify when restroom coverage is thin. Use the app as restroom planning context, not as a safety, medical, or urgent-care tool.
FAQ
Common questions about RestMap IQ.
What is RestRoom IQ?
RestRoom IQ is the scoring layer for individual restroom options. It compares place type, source context, brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings.
What is Journey IQ?
Journey IQ plans restroom stops along a route by weighing score, detour, stop spacing, route context, and EV charging context when relevant.
What is Scout IQ?
Scout IQ is the active-trip layer behind Scout Ahead. It looks for useful restroom options ahead while a trip is active.
Does RestMap promise a restroom is open or clean?
No. Source data and conditions can change. RestMap helps compare options and shows source context so you can decide with more information.
Is scoring on device?
No account required. RestMap does not store your precise location on its servers. RestRoom IQ scoring runs on device.
Where does IQ data come from?
Data is sourced from OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, Open Charge Map, MapKit/Apple Places, RestMap brand profiles, and user-submitted ratings.
Find a better restroom stop with context.
Use RestMap to compare nearby public restroom options, plan route breaks, and understand why a suggestion appears before you choose.
