# Places Been - Travel Tracker — user reviews > 128 indexed App Store user reviews of Places Been by Andrik Rieskamp, rated 4.60/5 from 1,172 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-been-travel-tracker/id1480355919/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/places-been-travel-tracker/id1480355919.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 912 · 4★ 131 · 3★ 52 · 2★ 37 · 1★ 40 ## What do users think of Places Been? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🌎 Comprehensive travel tracking - 📊 Useful statistics and analytics - 🗺️ Visually appealing map interface - 🌟 Great for travel enthusiasts **Cons** - 💰 Excessive in-app purchases - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable - 🔒 Poor data sync and backup - 🤔 Confusing user experience **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent app crashes - Purchased features not working as expected - Data loss and disappearing user progress - Compatibility issues with newer devices **Most requested features** - Full-screen map view - Ability to add custom locations - Country-level tracking - Improved sync and backup options ## Newest reviews (16 of 128) ### 4/5 — 赶快更新世界遗产名录 *2026-07-16* 赶快更新世界遗产名录 ### 3/5 — Viele Funktionen out of work *2026-06-26* Ich erwarb die Pro+ Version. Keine Synchronisation von IPad zu IPhone, keine Flaggenkarte, keine Bewertung möglich. ### 2/5 — Badly Outdated *2026-06-12, version 1.9.1* This app is missing a number of popular destinations and has a terribly outdated UI. There are also duplicate locations listed under multiple names. This is the worst of the travel trackers I’ve used so far but one of the highest rated. ### 3/5 — Ports *2026-04-30, version 1.9.1* Not all ports loading up on App ### 2/5 — Cities missing or misnamed *2026-04-10, version 1.9.1* Penang Island, St. Louis MO, are both missing. If I found those in ten minutes, I can’t imagine what else is missing. It would also be nice to have major museums and landmarks on the app. And the flag buttons are obnoxiously big. Make a way to just pin the place and not have to use the country’s flag. ### 3/5 — not without problems *2026-01-15* a) Purchased the Pro+ after having purchased the Pro (no netting of cost), b) towns/villages far above 500 inhabitantss are not automatically displayed (different to what is promised; and that is why I had to purchase the paid versions of the app, c) sharing of charts/places needs a login (to Google as it seems) but when I click on “login” the app just quit working. ### 2/5 — 赶快更新世界遗产 *2025-12-28* Plz update 2025‘s world heritage as soon as possible！I CANNOT pin them in your app！ ### 2/5 — Could be good *2025-12-22, version 1.9.1* I purchased all of the add-ons when I had a iPhone 13promax. I got a 16 and neither my purchase nor two years worth of meticulously tracked places I had been vanished and I can’t recover them. My purchased which were supposed to be lifetime did not carry over either like every other app I have bought a lifetime license for. ### 2/5 — Let down *2025-12-01, version 1.9.1* The app is amazing for “tourist” places, I’ve paid for the subscription and still can’t mark islands I’ve visited even tho it’s already on the map, apparently the population isn’t enough so I have to pay more to mark it! Absolute joke! Also needs a better lay out for marking cities/islands/ areas in counties!!! ### 2/5 — Glitchy *2025-11-08, version 1.9.1* Great concept but glitchy Ie you can’t print your maps. When you try the apps says you must sign in but when you hit sign in with Google the app crashes. I tied everything- reboot phone, etc, it still crashes every time. ### 3/5 — Pourrait être mieux *2025-08-25* Pas assez précis sur les lieux visités (villes, parcs naturels, etc.) Manque des moyens de connexions autre que Google… dommage ### 3/5 — Love it. Few changes I’d make to flag map. *2025-08-22, version 1.9.1* Firstly Timor-Leste doesn’t show up on flag map! Secondly, I think micro countries such as Monaco, Liechtenstein, pacific islands and Caribbean nations should be replaced by a circle on the capitals coordinates to make it more obvious that they have been ticked off. Thirdly, personally I think that places such as French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Greenland etc should have their own flags over the territory but that is less of an issue and more of a personal preference because as I understand the flag map runs off the UN countries? But please consider my first two points. ### 3/5 — Fun app. I wish support was better *2025-06-27, version 1.9.1* Generally a very good app. I cant find one better or more straightforward. Other apps are cluttered and full of ads and silly travel tips. A few issues.. 1. Support is not great. 2. No updates on app 3. Countries not all in alphabetical order. ( china first? Then near the end is Canada?) 4. When adding a new place the pop up box is very tiny 5.paying for pro still requires you to pay more for unesco sites. Boo. 6. Not all social media links on app have activity or updates Wish the app owner took a bit more time to update bugs. It would really be excellent! I just hope the app doesnt blow up and all the data is lost ### 4/5 — Great easy places been app *2025-04-30, version 1.9.1* Can include both cities and national parks/sites. Good statistics. Nice flag map. Has crashed multiple times, but saves the data. Only two aspects I don’t like is that can’t export in a useful format and can’t share without a Google account. ### 2/5 — It’s ok *2025-04-12, version 1.9.1* I wish there was a big view of the entire map I could print out but you have to zoom in to see the cities. Where is an export to print so I can make a poster. Also, you can’t add things like sites visited unless you upgrade. ### 3/5 — Nice Interface but locked in *2025-04-11* Responsive map app that not too intrusive. Other than Been, that seems a rarity. Does not auto sync between iDevices and needs a Google account share. No export to KML or geojson option noted. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t get map to share *2026-08-04, version 1.10.0* Been working hours to get a map I can share. Trying to sign in shuts down app. No menu icon to get to world map. Online help doesn’t match app’s interface ### 1/5 — Very buggy *2026-05-12, version 1.9.1* Fun to add the places I’ve travelled, but then can’t sign in to look at the whole map or share it - app closes down each time I click ’sign in’ ### 1/5 — Seems to be dead *2026-04-08, version 1.9.1* Developer website not responding, so can’t report problem. Synchronization not working - app can’t connect to server. Looks like this is a dead app. ### 1/5 — Syncing across devices *2026-02-07, version 1.9.1* Unable to sync which makes me nervous if/when I get a new phone I’ll lose all my data So deleted the app redownloaded before I did too much and of course all data lost. TRASH. ### 1/5 — Useless - no countries *2025-10-26, version 1.9.1* It only has airports, cities in the US etc…you cannot pick countries. Completely useless app! ### 1/5 — I’ve given up. TERRIBLE APP. TERRIBLE SERVICE *2025-10-18, version 1.9.1* I paid for the full app and paid for the unesco sites . After tagging 900 cities and towns it was all erased. Why? 1. If you use the app on two devices and back it up to your Google account it will not sync. Put another way.. your ipad will have one back up and iPhone another. 2. Poor service. Trite responses. 3. Dead facebook page After getting wrong info from the “support” i lost all the data. 3 years of work. My lesson 1.trust branded companies not apps that are just side gigs or a firm that wont be around in a year. 2. If the service is poor thats a sign to delete the app The only benefit? Got a refund from Apple. For a app based in Switzerland i expected more. Have i visited there? I dont know as my dat is all gone… ———- Previous review… Generally a very good app. I cant find one better or more straightforward. Other apps are cluttered and full of ads and silly travel tips. A few issues.. 1. Support is not great. 2. No updates on app 3. Countries not all in alphabetical order. ( china first? Then near the end is Canada?) 4. When adding a new place the pop up box is very tiny 5.paying for pro still requires you to pay more for unesco sites. Boo. 6. Not all social media links on app have activity or updates 7. Using the app on two devices is buggy. I am trying to use my main google email to sync on my phone , but it keeps going back to another account. Deleted and reinstalled but no luck. Wish the app owner took a bit more time to update bugs. It would really be excellent! I just hope the app doesnt blow up and all the data is lost ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-08-08, version 1.9.1* When I click sign on the App closes. Not able share / view my map online either ### 1/5 — Not All Places *2025-03-10, version 1.9.1* Did not allow me to add my own places despite upgrading ### 1/5 — Deja volver a pagar *2025-02-12* Todo bien, aunque faltan monumentos o parques, pero cuando compras la versión traveler, que se supone que lo tiene todo (y que has pagado una pasta), no te marca los addons que hayas adquirido y además, si le das a algo o incluso otra vez a comprar el paquete traveler, te deja volver a pagar. Como pille el móvil el niño y lo averigüe, nos arruina. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2025-01-23, version 1.9.1* Don’t waste your money I thought this would be cool but after paying it had barely anything on it n can’t find half the places I e been that aren’t exactly small ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best *2026-06-24, version 1.9.1* This is by far my favorite way to track where I’ve been ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-05-25, version 1.9.1* Perfect to keep track of all places you visit , the ones you loved and want to visit again, and the ones you want to go!! Very easy to use and track!! Recommend 100%! ### 5/5 — Great app, but… *2026-03-22, version 1.9.1* I have been looking for something like this to mark my husband and i’s adventures.. the only thing I wish you could do is add sites if they aren’t listed.. there our several national sites not listed and cruise spots.. even in Scotland and England some great sites aren’t there.. Other than that I love the app.. hope it keeps improving. ### 5/5 — One of the best *2025-11-21, version 1.9.1* Best ### 5/5 — Sympa *2025-11-16* Sympa ### 5/5 — In progress *2025-09-12* Good idea but there are lots of missing sites, I’ve bought the ports and the button is empty, no way to access it! You should add a possibility to upload our photos to places. ### 5/5 — Best Travel Tracker *2025-07-19, version 1.9.1* I’ve been using this App for years, after a previous Facebook-based App was discontinued. The free version is great for countries and most cities. Hope to upgrade to the Pro Version to expand my collection. ### 5/5 — Sehr Gut *2024-12-31* Finde die app sehr toll aber es fehlen Sehenswürdigkeiten wie zum Beispiel der Ulmer Münster oder Bayerischer Wald ### 5/5 — App prima al mondo per Travel tracker *2024-12-30* Da viaggiatore compulsivo è da anni che cerco un’app con una ux veloce, intuitiva ma precisa nei tracciamenti e questa è la migliore al mondo! Bravi sviluppatori. Unica nota: ci sono città che per trattati internazionali devono riportare il nome bilingue. Esempio: Rovinj-Rovigno / Bolzano-Bozen / Bruxelles-Brussels. Correggete queste diciture che si trovano in: Belgio, Italia, Spagna, Slovenia, Croazia. Grazie! ### 5/5 — Enjoying it *2024-11-01, version 1.9.1* I love tracking everything. I paid the hefty price for everything which in my opinion was too much, but I’m glad to have it. I think lowering the price would bring more sales. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*