# POI MAP - Your Private Places — mark, find, share GPX position

> Personal location database for saving, organizing, and sharing points of interest. (iPhone/iPad app by IIC Innovative International Consulting GmbH & Co. KG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poi-map-your-private-places/id1412547195 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IIC Innovative International Consulting GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352683483)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poi-map-your-private-places/id1412547195/reviews.md

## What is POI MAP?

Personal POI is your private place organizer. Save the spots that matter to you — restaurants, viewpoints, shops, hidden gems, trailheads, anything — and find them again in seconds.

Add places the way that suits you:
• Share a location from Apple Maps straight into the app
• Drop a pin directly on the map
• Share a photo and let Personal POI read its GPS data to mark the exact spot

Keep everything tidy with categories, tags, star ratings, photos and notes. Store opening hours, phone numbers and websites, see how far away each place is, and get on your way.

Your data stays on your device. Personal POI works offline and is completely ad-free. Back up your whole collection and restore it anytime.

**Features**
• Collect your personal points of interest
• Import from Apple Maps by sharing
• Create a place from a photo using its location data
• Categories, tags, star ratings, photos & notes
• Map and list views with distance to each place
• Opening hours, phone & website per place
• Backup & restore — your data, on your device
• Works offline · no account · no ads

Upgrade to Pro with a single one-time purchase to unlock the full experience.

**Keywords:** points of interest, places, favorites, map, save location, POI, travel, bookmarks, pins, offline

## Key features

- Save locations with photos, notes, and coordinates
- Organize with custom categories and tags
- List, Map, and Favorites views
- Full-text search
- Share POIs with friends
- Offline navigation and location tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO-Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of POI MAP?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for organizing places
- 👍 Useful for travel planning
- 👍 Great for saving memories
- 👍 Visual map overview
- 👍 Can add descriptions and info
- 👍 Allows sharing with friends
- 👍 Detailed map and sights information
- 👍 Captures interesting points
- 👍 Records favorite destinations
- 👍 Can add opening hours
- 👍 Interactive route tracking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cannot add search results
- 🐛 iOS share to POI not working
- 🐛 Cannot select POIs on map
- 🐛 Buttons not responsive
- 🐛 Back button issues
- 🐛 Cannot leave picture gallery
- 🐛 Slow KML import
- 🐛 Manually add points required
- 🐛 No search field to add places
- 🐛 App unusable on iPhone 14 Pro
- 🐛 Outdated maps
- 🐛 Picture insertion not working

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot add search results to POI
- iOS share to POI fails (Name: 'undefined undefined')
- Cannot select POIs from the map within the app
- Buttons in top corners are not tappable on iPhone 14 Pro
- Back button does not work correctly, sometimes switches apps
- Cannot exit picture gallery screen if no name is entered
- KML file import is very slow
- Search functionality is only for manually added places
- Adding a new place via '+' button does not offer a search field
- Old reviews are gone
- Maps might be outdated

**Most requested features**

- Add search results functionality
- Improve iOS share to POI integration
- Allow selection of POIs on map
- Fix unresponsive buttons
- Improve back button functionality
- Allow exiting picture gallery without name
- Speed up KML import
- Add search field for adding places
- Expand backup function (FTP/WebDAV)
- Allow selecting albums for adding pictures
- Add more new features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poi-map-your-private-places/id1412547195/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t Add Search Results

*2026-07-22*

What happened? This used to be a great POI maker, adding search results to POI.

### 1/5 — Keine Offlinefunktion

*2026-02-17, version 2.84*

2026-02-17: nach mehreren wochen und erneuter anschrift der support email adresse kein bugfixing, keine lösung, keine antwort. vor allem ios karten > poi funktioniert nicht. (sie unten)
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älterrer beitrag (noch aktuell 2026-01)

kein bugfixing, suppprt
meldet sich nicht!

immer noch keine fehlerfreie übergabe v. apple karten -> poi mgl! (siehe unten). 


Es wurde immernoch nicht der Fehler gefixt, dass man im aktuellen ios kein apple karten pois an dienapp via teilen übergeben kann:
in der poi app steht dann unter Name: „undefinded undefinend“
es wird also weder name noch standort (z b eines hotels) übergeben. 
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anderer fehler / schlechte funktion: 
möchte man in der app selbst dann also einen poi über die karte auswählen, dann sieht man die in der karte eingetragenen pois zwar (z b restauran), kann diese aber nicht anwählen. 
das geht auch
gar nicht für eine bezahlte app!!!
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backup funktion sollte auch mal erweitert werden, nämlich, dass man per ftp oder besser webdav automatisch sicherungen auf ein nas machen kann. 
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ich erwarte jetzt mal ein update mit bugfixing bis 30.08.25

ios 18.5; iphone 16 pro

### 5/5 — Top Übersicht

*2025-04-05, version 2.83*

Hier können alle Ziele genau beschrieben werden, wie man sie persönlich braucht. Einfache Kartenübersicht erleichtern das wiederfinden. Kategorien sind ebenfalls in den Kartenpunkten sichtbar, die man vorher definiert hat. Top App

### 1/5 — Not usable on an iPhone 14

*2023-05-22, version 2.82*

Can’t tap on the buttons in the top left or right corners. App is unusable with an iPhone 14 Pro

### 1/5 — Want to love this app, but out of date

*2023-04-19*

Try using this app on an iPhone 13 max and you will see how frustrating it is. The back button doesn’t work. Or if it does, it takes you to another app. The buttons are not responsive which completely kills the experience. If you don’t type a name for a point before you snap a picture, there is no way to leave the picture gallery screen!!!!

### 1/5 — Alte Bewertungen sind leider verschwunden

*2022-01-26, version 2.80*

aber nun zur neuen Version. 

Der Import einer kml-Datei mit 500 POI‘s wurde von mir nach 3 Minuten abgebrochen. In anderen Apps dauert das wenige Sekunden. 

Der versprochene Import wurde zwar geliefert, nach einem Jahr Ankündigung, ist aber so nicht zu gebrauchen.

### 5/5 — Super App

*2021-04-11, version 2.73*

Genau sowas hab ich gesucht.
Perfektes Konzept mit Gratisapp zum testen und fairer Preis für den vollen Funktionsumfang. Direkt gekauft.
Einen Wunsch hätte ich aber, dass man beim Hinzufügen von Bildern die Alben auf dem Gerät auswählen kann, sonst muss man die Bilder teilweise ewig suchen.

### 1/5 — Broken or Not User Friendly

*2021-03-11*

This looked promising, but it looks like to have to manually add points of interest. 

Tapping on the + icon just sends you to a large map showing your current location. And when you have items loaded in “Your Search” such as Gas Stations nothing shows on the map.

I like the concept, if only the app worked.

**Developer response:** Thank you for choosing our APP. With the "+" button you will get the list of POI directly around you. With PRO version you are able to search for places around you by name, enter coordinates directly if you enable expert mode. Additionally, you can use the integrated map (especially if you want to place a pin in the wild) to generate an entry. 
Other ways to enter a POI include taking a photo or sharing a location marked on your device's map. 
Thank you and have fun with POI MAP. 
Dev-Team

### 1/5 — Nullll

*2020-03-05*

Zéro je déconseille c’est pas le top j’aurais dû pas

### 2/5 — No search to add places

*2019-12-19*

Search functionality is only for places added manually. 

Adding a new place with the + button does not offer you a search field, so there is no way to add places not in your immediate vicinity. 

The rest of the app might be fine, but this lack of basic functionality handcuffs the app significantly. It turned me off before I even got a chance to explore further features.

**Developer response:** Good morning George, 
Thanks again for your comment during December. We launched a new version integrating (HERE) and implemented the functionality you looked for. Now you have a search field to find places of your interest wherever you want and you are able to bookmark them. Integrate them in your database and find them any time on your map or within the list.... Hope you will enjoy this additional features. Thanks again for using POI MAP.

## Frequently asked questions about POI MAP

### What does this app do?

This app functions as a personal database for your favorite locations. You can save places with details like pictures, coordinates, notes, and contact information. It helps you organize and find these saved spots easily, making it a useful tool for travelers and anyone who wants to remember specific locations.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include saving locations with rich details, organizing them with custom categories and tags, and viewing them in list, map, or favorites formats. The app also offers full-text search, direct web access and phone calls from saved entries, and the ability to share points of interest with friends. It supports offline navigation and location tracking.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers basic functions for free. Additional advanced features, such as satellite map view, navigation to POIs, Lyft/UBER booking, and data backup/export, are available through a PRO version, which can be purchased via in-app purchase.

### What kind of devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work on your phone or tablet. It utilizes GPS for its core functionality, indicating compatibility with Android and iOS devices that have GPS capabilities.

### How can I use this app for travel planning?

For travelers, this app serves as an ideal trip planner and organizer. You can mark points of interest, save must-visit places, and create lists for your trips. The ability to share locations with friends also makes it easy to coordinate travel plans and recommendations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.89.1 — 2026-08-19

Import locations from map apps directly again
Better use of the screen on current devices
Improved in-app purchase handling in the background
Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.89 — 2026-07-30

More precise positioning and better integration of third-party systems. Minor bug fixes.

### 2.87 — 2026-06-27

• More accurate map pins — markers now sit exactly on the location.
• Smoother adding of places from shared photos (with their GPS location) and from Maps links.
• Fixed: the place management screen could appear empty.
• Fixed: a place's coordinates were not always saved correctly.
• Cleaner addresses and improved category icons.
• Fixed: a false "no internet" message on first launch.
• Updated for the latest iOS  plus general stability improvements.

### 2.85 — 2026-06-10

bug fixing and technical improvements. APIs optimised.

### 2.84 — 2025-05-29

- Fixes import of backups, .kml, .gpx, ... in iOS18
- Various other fixes & updates

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