Been Maps vs World Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Been Maps
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Features: • Import your Google Maps saved places from Google Takeout • See all countries you've visited at a glance • Discover countries you haven't visited yet • Beautiful interactive world map with visited country markers • Filter and search through all countries • Clean, modern design inspired by leading travel apps Statistics: Track your travel progress with detailed statistics showing: - Number of countries visited - Countries still to visit - Total countries in the world Map View: • Interactive world map powered by OpenStreetMap • Pinch to zoom and pan around the globe • Green markers highlight all your visited countries • Auto-centers on your visited locations List View: • Browse all countries in a beautiful card layout • Filter by visited, not visited, or view all • Search by country name or code • See country flags for easy recognition Privacy: All data processing happens locally on your device. Your Google Maps data is never uploaded to any server. We respect your privacy. How to Get Started: 1. Export your Google Maps saved places from Google Takeout 2. Select "Saved" (Gespeichert) collections 3. Download and extract the ZIP file 4. Load the JSON file in Been 5. Explore your travel history! Perfect for travel enthusiasts, digital nomads, and anyone curious about their global footprint.
World Map
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Record your travel experiences around the world with a simple, beautiful world map. KEY FEATURES: ● World Map Overview See all 204 countries color-coded at a glance. Record each country with 5 levels: transit, dining, sightseeing, overnight stay, or extended stay. ● Continental Progress Track your completion rate across 6 continents — Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania. Set your next travel goal. ● My Favorites Select your TOP 3 in four categories: Food, Culture, Nature, and Heritage. Plus, add a personal comment to your Overall TOP 5. ● Score Criteria View the criteria for each score level to keep your ratings fair and consistent. ● Dark Mode & 3 Light Themes Customize the look to suit your preference. ● Japanese & English Switch between languages seamlessly. ● Fully Offline No internet required. All data is stored locally on your device. ● Privacy First No personal data is collected. Ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Been Maps at 13.0 against World Map's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Been Maps | World Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MALTE ANTHES | KOHEI YAMASHITA |
In-app purchases
Been Maps
No in-app purchases
World Map
No in-app purchases









