Comparison

Vagabond vs The Puzzle Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Vagabond

Features
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THE TRAVEL APP TO EXPLORE FRANCE DIFFERENTLY! Looking for a travel app to discover where to go in France, plan a weekend getaway, prepare a road trip, or figure out what to see across France? Vagabond is the travel app for France that turns every outing into a fun, real-world adventure. Explore, validate your visits, unlock new areas, and complete an interactive map of France in real time as you travel. — — INTERACTIVE MAP OF FRANCE — — With Vagabond, every place you visit adds to your progress: - Regions completed - Departments unlocked - Cities explored - Landmarks and places visited Paris, Brittany, Provence, the Alps, Normandy, Hauts-de-France… Explore all 18 regions and 101 departments of France. Finally, an app that lets you track your travels across France and visualize your progress. — — WEEKEND IDEAS & PLACES TO VISIT IN FRANCE — — Not sure where to go in France this weekend? Discover thousands of places: - Historic landmarks - Castles - Museums - National parks - Charming villages - Scenic nature spots - UNESCO World Heritage Sites Vagabond becomes your gamified, motivating pocket travel guide to France. — — CHALLENGES, BADGES & GAMIFICATION — — Turn your trips into missions: - Visit 5 castles - Explore 3 departments - Discover a UNESCO site - Complete a city Earn badges, level up, and become a true explorer. It’s more than a travel app — it’s a real-world exploration game. — — STATS & PROGRESS — — Track your adventure: - % of France explored - Places validated - Regions, departments, and cities visited - Challenges completed Compare yourself with friends and other travelers. Who will become the ultimate explorer of France? — — COMMUNITY & SHARING — — Upload your photos, share your discoveries, and inspire other travelers. Read reviews, find itinerary ideas, and plan your next trip to France directly from the app. — — STORIES, FUN FACTS & ESSENTIAL INFO — — Learn surprising stories about every place you visit. Traveling through France also means discovering its heritage, culture, and hidden gems. — — WHY CHOOSE VAGABOND? — — - Gamified travel app focused on France - Interactive map to complete - Weekend getaway ideas across France - Digital travel guide - Motivating challenges and progress tracking - 100% dedicated to exploring France — — WHERE DOES THE APP WORK? — — Vagabond covers all of France: - 18 regions - 101 departments - 54 UNESCO sites - 11 national parks Perfect for weekend trips, road trips, vacations, and spontaneous getaways. — — FAQ — — What is Vagabond? Vagabond is a travel app focused on France that lets you explore, validate your visits, and complete a digital scratch-map-style interactive map. How do I validate a location? Take a photo on-site and unlock the corresponding area on your map. Who is it for? Travelers, couples, families, backpackers, and culture lovers who want to discover what to see in France and keep a fun record of their journeys. Is it free? Yes, the app is free to download. — — READY TO EXPLORE FRANCE? — — Download Vagabond, discover where to go in France, complete your map, and turn every weekend into an adventure!

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The Puzzle Map

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Watch your travels take shape, one discovery at a time. Puzzle Map turns your journeys into visible progress on an interactive map. Enable location tracking to reveal the cities and areas you travel through, revisit your discoveries, and grow your explorer profile. YOUR PERSONAL MAP Trips, weekends away, and everyday journeys: see where you have been and what is still waiting to be explored. Distinguish areas unlocked by GPS, manual edits, Photo Import, or shared maps. REDISCOVER PAST TRIPS Photo Import uses GPS metadata from your photo library to find places you have already visited. Choose a date range, review the results, and add your discoveries to your map. FINE-TUNE YOUR PROGRESS Use Edit Mode to add or remove areas manually. Select multiple pieces with the lasso or line tool, check the preview, and confirm your changes. Larger selections include loading progress and automatic retries after temporary interruptions. KEEP EXPLORING Earn XP, level up, and unlock badges. View dedicated statistics for the cities, countries, and continents you have explored. CHOOSE YOUR TRACKING MODE Battery Saver, Balanced, and Intensive modes let you adapt location tracking to your needs. Automatic Intensive Mode can increase tracking precision when you are moving quickly. Check your stats in widgets and follow an intensive session with a Live Activity. CUSTOMIZE AND SHARE Use Xray Mode, detailed outlines, country view, and city search. Share your map with friends and family and explore their discoveries. PREMIUM Puzzle Map Premium is an in-app purchase that unlocks all continents, Photo Import, Edit Mode, Xray Mode, city search, and shared maps. Photo Import and map sharing require a signed-in account and synchronized Premium status. ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY You can start without an account and keep your progress locally. Sign in if you want to sync your progress across your devices. Cloud sync is optional. Map features and place identification may communicate with our services, including sending geographic coordinates. Photo Import reads the dates and GPS coordinates needed for analysis; images from your photo library are not uploaded. Every discovery adds another piece to your story.

Screenshots

Vagabond4 screens
The Puzzle Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vagabond at none against The Puzzle Map's 1. The Puzzle Map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Puzzle Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vagabond asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vagabond ships an update every 2 months, The Puzzle Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Vagabond versus The Puzzle Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVagabondThe Puzzle Map
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenoit RemyVincent Pommaz

In-app purchases

None

Vagabond

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Puzzle Map

One-time1
  • Puzzle Map Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Vagabond free?
Vagabond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Puzzle Map free?
The Puzzle Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vagabond or The Puzzle Map have ads?
Neither Vagabond nor The Puzzle Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vagabond or The Puzzle Map?
Vagabond ships an update every 2 months, and The Puzzle Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vagabond was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Puzzle Map on October 25, 2026.

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