# BenchFinder

> App for finding and sharing public benches, viewpoints, and other amenities. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Moos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchfinder/id869897908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Moos](https://appshunter.io/developer/869897911)
- Category: Lifestyle, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchfinder/id869897908/reviews.md

## What is BenchFinder?

Find the next seating-bench, in swiss-german called "Bänkli", for sitting down, relax and enjoy. Other categories like fire places, play grounds or viewpoints are also available or can be added - of course with pictures of it and pictures of the view. This has already been done for over 6000 points in Switzerland and other countries :-)

Do you plan your next walk with your grand-parents? With the app you know in advance if there are enough places to sit down and have a break. Or you can add it to the map when you walk through and know it for the next time - or for the next user in your area.

Maybe you know a special place? Just add it to the app, for the joy of others as well.

Added points are not only for this app, because your work doesn't belong to us. We'd like to have those points also exported to OpenStreetMap (at the moment this is not yet possible, mainly because of the lack of accuracy of the phone GPS's).

For the rest of your data we're addicted to the strong privacy needs of Switzerland. We'll not give away any data other than mentioned (like positions of benches; for details see the privacy rules).

For questions, bugs or feature requests we'd like to hear from you at support@mamo.li

Permissions: For being able to upload pictures we need the memory permission.

## Key features

- Discover public seating benches
- Locate fireplaces and playgrounds
- Find viewpoints with scenic photos
- Browse over 6000 locations
- Add new spots and upload pictures
- View photos of locations and views

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchfinder/id869897908/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Genial

*2014-05-13*

Wer gerne draussen ist wird diese App lieben. Bänkli und Feuerstellen in der Umgebung finden und hinzufügen!

## Frequently asked questions about BenchFinder

### What is BenchFinder?

BenchFinder helps you find public seating benches, called "Bänkli" in Swiss-German, along with other amenities like fireplaces, playgrounds, and viewpoints. It features over 6000 locations with pictures of the spots and their views.

### Can I add new benches or viewpoints to BenchFinder?

Yes, you can add new spots to the map for others to enjoy. You can also upload pictures of these locations and their views.

### Is BenchFinder available on Android?

BenchFinder is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is not specified if an Android version is planned.

### How often is BenchFinder updated?

The latest version, 1.6.2, was released on March 24, 2017. The app was initially released on May 1, 2014.

### What is the age rating for BenchFinder?

BenchFinder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does BenchFinder have ads?

No, BenchFinder does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What kind of data does BenchFinder collect?

BenchFinder collects data such as the positions of benches and uploaded pictures. The app adheres to strong privacy needs, similar to Swiss standards, and does not share data beyond what is necessary for its functionality.

### How can I report bugs or suggest features for BenchFinder?

You can reach out to the developer, Daniel Moos, with any questions, bugs, or feature requests by emailing support@mamo.li.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2017-03-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* fixed bug when adding points
* ensured that you will be able to recover your account if your device gets lost by reminding you to set your email address. Swiss law will prevent us from not properly protecting it or giving it away by purpose (and we don't want to, anyway).

### 1.5.3 — 2015-05-05

[new functions]
- Ability to review (overviews and filtern follow in future versions)
- Now in english

[bugfixes]
- Upon detection of second and additional points, the position correctly updated

### 1.4.1 — 2015-01-13

[neue Funktionen]
- genauere Statistik
- neuste Bänkli

### 1.3.1 — 2014-10-21

[Verbesserungen]
- vereinfachter Anmeldevorgang
- einfachere Bedienung
- Fehler beim Bildupload behoben

### 1.3 — 2014-10-09

[Verbesserungen]
- vereinfachter Anmeldevorgang
- einfachere Bedienung

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