ScratchMap vs GlobeChecker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScratchMap
Visually track your global adventures by scratching off visited countries on an interactive map. Set personal travel goals, earn ranks, and share your progress with friends. Designed for privacy with no account or ads required.
- Scratch off visited countries
- Mark countries as lived-in or to visit
- Track progress by continent and overall
- Search countries by name
- Earn traveler ranks
- Share map progress
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Scratch off the world. ScratchMap is a simple, beautiful way to keep track of your travels. Mark every country you've visited, the ones you've lived in and the places you dream of seeing next, and watch your map fill with colour. MARK YOUR MAP • Tap any of 232 countries and territories on the map • Choose Want to visit, Visited or Lived here • See your progress by continent and overall • Search by name, with your recent searches close at hand LEVEL UP AS YOU TRAVEL • Earn traveller ranks from Explorer to Legend • See how many countries are left to reach the next level • Set your own traveller name SHARE YOUR JOURNEY • Send friends a picture of your map progress in a couple of taps PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account to create and no ads • Your map is stored on your device • Usage and crash data is shared only if you choose to, and you can change your mind any time in Settings MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD A warm, friendly design with a smooth, detailed map. Perfect for planning your next trip, remembering your last one, or just seeing how much of the world you've explored.
GlobeChecker
Easily track, visualize, and share your global travel experiences. Automatically discover visited countries by scanning photo location data or manually mark destinations on an interactive world map. Set travel goals and celebrate your adventures.
- Interactive world map of 195 countries
- Automatic photo scanning for visited locations
- Detailed travel statistics and progress tracking
- Searchable country list with flags
- Shareable travel progress cards
- Offline functionality
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TRACK YOUR GLOBAL ADVENTURES Have you ever wondered exactly how many countries you've visited? GlobeCheck makes it easy to track, visualize, and share your travel journey around the world. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or just starting your travel adventures, GlobeCheck helps you celebrate every destination and set goals for future trips. KEY FEATURES INTERACTIVE WORLD MAP Explore an interactive world map showing all 195 countries. Tap any country to mark it as visited and watch your global coverage grow. See your progress come to life with visual highlights of every place you've been. BEAUTIFUL PROGRESS TRACKING View detailed statistics about your travels: - Total countries visited - Percentage of the world explored - Breakdown by continent - Recently visited destinations - Personal travel milestones AUTOMATIC PHOTO SCANNING Let GlobeCheck do the work for you! Automatically discover countries you've visited by scanning the location data from your photos. Your travel memories can instantly become your travel map. SEARCHABLE COUNTRY LIST Browse all 195 countries organized by continent. Use the search feature to quickly find specific destinations. Each country displays its flag and current visit status. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS Create beautiful, shareable cards showcasing your travel statistics. Share your global adventures with friends and family on social media. Inspire others with your journey around the world. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. No account required. No data collection. Photo library access is used exclusively to read GPS location data - we never access the actual photos themselves. PERFECT FOR: - Travel enthusiasts tracking their adventures - Digital nomads documenting their journey - Anyone with travel goals and bucket lists - Families creating travel memories together - Students planning gap year adventures WHY GLOBECHECK? Unlike other travel trackers, GlobeCheck combines simplicity with powerful features. The clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to log countries while the automatic photo scanning saves you hours of manual entry. Whether you've visited 5 countries or 50, GlobeCheck helps you visualize your journey and plan your next adventure. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY Download GlobeCheck and start tracking your global adventures. Mark off countries as you visit them, set goals for future trips, and celebrate how much of the world you've explored. The world is waiting - how much of it will you check off? TECHNICAL DETAILS - Works completely offline - Supports all 195 countries - Fast, native iOS app - Regular updates with new features - Requires iOS 17.0 or later SUPPORT Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through the app's About section. Download GlobeCheck now and start your journey around the world!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlobeChecker at none against ScratchMap's 1. GlobeChecker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ScratchMap's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScratchMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GlobeChecker asks for nothing beyond the download.
GlobeChecker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScratchMap has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | ScratchMap | GlobeChecker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Shymanskyi | CHARLES EDWARD WILLIAMS |
In-app purchases
ScratchMap
- Remove Ads$0.99
GlobeChecker
No in-app purchases








