Been Outside vs Mapine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Been Outside
This app automatically tracks your time spent outdoors using geofences. Define your indoor locations, and it logs when you enter and exit these areas. Your location data remains private on your device.
- Automatic outdoor time tracking
- Geofence-based location monitoring
- Customizable indoor locations
- Data privacy (on-device storage)
- Simple and intuitive interface
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Been Outside tracks how long you are outside. It works with geofences. You add locations you want to have registered as inside (home, work, ...). The app automatically tracks when you leave and enter these regions. The data never leaves your device.
Mapine
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Easily add and organize your bookmarks in the map, using the emojis for a personal touch. Whether it's your favorite coffee shop, a hidden gem, or a must-visit travel destination, you can now see them all at a glance. # Pin & Personalize: - Drop pins on the map to mark your bookmarks. - Choose from a wide range of emojis to customize your bookmarks. # Explore Your World: - Navigate your world with ease by visualizing your bookmarks on the map. - Plan your journeys and adventure. - Export or import your bookmarks to json file. You are in control. Unleash the power of your personal map. Download now and start charting your world, using emojis to add your unique flair to each location!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mapine at Free against Been Outside's $0.99. Mapine also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Mapine is free to download; Been Outside costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Been Outside ships an update every 5 months, Mapine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Been Outside | Mapine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Hauser | Alberto Scampini |
In-app purchases
Been Outside
No in-app purchases
Mapine
No in-app purchases
