Grotu vs Been Map Tracker by GetMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grotu
Plan group trips and events with friends. Create surveys for destinations, dates, and activities, and manage potlucks or parties. Track shared expenses with receipts and maintain cloud-based ledgers for easy settlement.
- Group trip surveys
- Event invitations
- Potluck planning
- Shared expense tracking
- Receipt photo uploads
- Group photo organizer
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Patented GROTU app helps in Group Travel & Events Planning saving time & money for groups: A. Create New Trip Survey - Create a Trip survey from questions & answers provided by App, add additional survey choices, & invite a group of friends to pick travel choices that suit them including: Travel destinations, Dates, Companions, Transportation, Trip length, Stay, Preferred activities. Users can send Survey invitations to friends using Phone contacts, Emails and Telephone numbers. B. View Trips - Respond to the Trip surveys you created, and Trip survey invitations you received. Group survey results are presented as colorful Pie charts and Bar charts. This helps users arrive at a consensus on Group Travel. Members can also post comments and see a list of invited members and their suggestions. C. Potluck, Party, Event Planner - GROTU has advanced Invitation management capabilities: Event Invitation - This module lets you create Invitations to events where you can select event type (Lunch, Dinner, Sports Meet, Picnic etc.), specify date, time, address and invite a group of friends using email or phone contacts. Potluck Invitation – When you want to invite a group for a Potluck style meet where different people can pick from a list of food items, drinks, games or take on other responsibilities for event like decorations, booking venue etc., you can specify the list of items to be brought and any shared responsibilities for group. Invited members can pick from the list, and see what others picked, and also post their suggestions in a chat style. D. Create New Expense Report - Keep track of Group expenses when you are traveling, or any other time you spend money where one friend pays and others participate in the expense to be shared equally. Enter an Expense entry with date, amount, description, payer, and participants sharing the expense. Click a photo of Expense receipt & add to the Expense details accessible to all members. Friends can choose not to settle the Expenses and carry a ledger balance, adding future expenses while the App maintains an account in Cloud storage. E. View Expense Reports - Lists all Expense reports you created or were invited to. View Expense Summary detailing all expenses, receipts and participants. Add new Expense entries. Expense summary also details settlement amounts between participants and lets them specify if they have paid the amount. Users can specify their preferred payment collection method in Account settings. F. Group Photo Organizer - Upload Photos to a Gallery AND Hyperlinks to external websites where your photos maybe stored. Friends you invite to a Photo Gallery can view, share and upload photos. They cannot delete any photos uploaded by other members. Gallery creation and deletion is only available to members who upgraded GROTU app to GROTU Photo Premium version. Following upgraded versions of GROTU are available - Grotu Photo Premium - • Monthly auto-renewable Subscription. • This upgraded version has no advertising displayed. No banner or interstitial ads will be shown. Additionally, this version allocates 50 GB of cloud storage to let users create Photo folders to upload pictures and share these folders with invited members. Also, we allocate 3 GB memory for non-photo modules of app. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Grotu Premium - • Provides Ad free version of Grotu app. No banner ads or Interstitial ads are shown with this in-app purchase. Terms of Use - https://www.101islands.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://www.101islands.com/privacy-policy
Been Map Tracker by GetMap
This app uses AI to create personalized travel itineraries based on your interests, budget, and time. Discover hidden gems, unlock achievements, and customize your avatar as you explore the world. Seamless booking options and interactive maps with audio guides enhance your journey.
- AI-generated personalized itineraries
- Discovery of hidden gems and attractions
- Quest-based achievement system
- Customizable avatar reflecting travel experiences
- Integrated booking for accommodations and activities
- Interactive maps with audio guides
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Discover the world like never before with a travel companion that tailors every journey to your preferences. Whether you're an explorer, foodie, history buff, or simply seeking some adventure, GetMap has you covered. Explore the World: Let our AI create the perfect itinerary based on your interests, budget, and available time. Uncover hidden gems and must-see attractions in every destination. Unlock Achievements: Embark on exciting quests and earn badges as you explore. From nature expeditions to culinary delights, challenge yourself and share your accomplishments with fellow travelers. Customize Your Avatar: Personalize your virtual travel companion and watch it evolve as you complete quests and collect rewards. Your avatar reflects your travel experiences, making every journey unique. Plan Your Adventure: Access seamless booking options for accommodations, dining, and activities right from the app. GetMap takes the hassle out of travel planning. Interactive Maps: Explore new places with interactive maps that offer audio guides for an immersive experience. Learn about landmarks, history, and local culture as you wander. Get ready to embark on unforgettable journeys, create lasting memories, and become a true globetrotter with GetMap. Download now and let the adventures begin! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/policy-getmap Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-getmap
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grotu at 4.3 against Been Map Tracker by GetMap's 3.5. Grotu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). Been Map Tracker by GetMap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Grotu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Been Map Tracker by GetMap sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Grotu holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grotu has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Grotu ships an update every 8 months, Been Map Tracker by GetMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grotu | Been Map Tracker by GetMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 101islands | AI Travel Planner |
Customer experience
Grotu
Been Map Tracker by GetMap
In-app purchases
Grotu
- Grotu Photo Premium$4.991 Month
- Grotu Premium$9.99
Been Map Tracker by GetMap
- Audioguide For 1 Week 50% Off$3.997 Days
- Basic Subscription for 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Full Access For 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Audioguide for 1 Week$7.997 Days
- Audioguide For 1 Month 50% Off$9.991 Month
- Audioguide For 1 Month$19.991 Month
- Full Access For 1 Month$19.991 Month
- Full Access 1 Year$39.991 Year
- 1000 Credits$0.99
- 500 Credits$0.99
- 3 Days Trip$1.99
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- 3 Days Trip$3.99
- 7 Days Trip$3.99
- 14 Days Trip 50% Off$4.99
- 100 Credits$4.99
- 7 Days Trip$6.99
- 14 Days Trip$9.99









