Comparison

been vs Photo Map

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

Head to head
About

been

Track visited countries, US states, and even cities. Visualize your travels on a world map and compare with friends. Unlock advanced features like regional tracking in 25+ countries and timeline videos with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Track visited countries and US states
  • Visualize travels on a world map
  • Compare maps with friends
  • Unlock regional tracking in 25+ countries
  • Track cities and airports
  • Share timeline as a video
Features
Currently charting
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Keep track of countries and US states that you have visited, and if you wish, also when you visited. The app visualizes the visited countries both as a list, along with a ratio for each continent, and as a world map. The map can be shared on social networks, such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, using the standard iOS sharing functionality. You can compare your map with friends that also have the app, by sharing your map with them. - If you miss the old look of the app, you can enable Classic Mode to get the old experience back. We hope you will like the new experience though, as we will continue to improve it. PREMIUM MODE There is a Premium Mode in the app that you can unlock if you wish. It unlocks all features in the app. Features unlocked with Premium Mode: - In addition to states and regions in the US, with Premium, you can select regions in 25+ countries. - Select cities and airports. - More 3D globe filters. - More visualizers, such as a chronologic map. - Add local profiles, to allow for multiple maps and country selections. - More detailed comparisons with more information. - Share your timeline as a video. CONTACT US Feel free to give us feedback - contact details are available in Contact section in the Profile tab in the app. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/been_pp

About

Photo Map

This app uses your photo library to create a visual map of your travels, highlighting memories from each location. Rediscover past adventures and share your journey with customizable maps.

Highlights
  • Map travel history using photos
  • Scan photo library for trip locations
  • Rediscover trips by state/country
  • Highlight favorite photo from each trip
  • Frame photos with location outlines
  • Share customizable travel maps
Features
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-- LET YOUR PHOTOS TELL THE STORY -- You've been to a lot of places and taken a lot of pictures. Photo Map uses your photo library to tell the story of the places you've visited and the adventures you've had. -- REDISCOVER YOUR FAVORITE TRIPS -- Photo Map automatically scans your Photo Library to find photos from each of your trips. Rediscover your epic journeys and weekend escapes by state, country, province, or territory. -- HIGHLIGHT YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES -- Highlight your favorite photo from each trip or stop on your journey. Frame each photo in the unmistakable outline of the place it was taken. -- SHARE YOUR STORY WITH CUSTOMIZABLE MAPS -- Your photos tell the perfect story of your journey. Tell the world where you went and what you did by sharing an image of your map. -- FIND INSPIRATION AND FILL OUT YOUR MAP -- There's hundreds of places to visit, and you're just getting started. Find the inspiration you need to book your next adventure! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The 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. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy

Screenshots

been4 screens
Photo Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: been at every 10 days against Photo Map's every 6 months. been also leads on chart position (#53 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. been sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Photo Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for been against 4.7 for Photo Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: been has 10K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 60% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

been ships an update every 10 days, Photo Map every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
been versus Photo Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbeenPhoto Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews59.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVINCI APPSApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

been

All ratings10,290 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews670 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral14.5%
Negative26.4%

Photo Map

All ratings1,886 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

been

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Map

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Photos not showing up on map
  • Scrolling issues when selecting photos
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect location mapping

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more countries/regions
  • Allow multiple photos per location
  • Ability to edit/resize photos
  • Sync across devices
  • Itinerary/trip planning features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

been

Subscriptions3
  • been premium weekly$4.997 Days
  • been premium yearly$19.991 Year
  • been premium yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Features$2.29
2 purchases

Photo Map

Subscriptions1
  • Explorer Pack$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Explorer Pack$7.99

Questions

Is been free?
been is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Map free?
Photo Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, been or Photo Map?
Photo Map is rated higher. been averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Photo Map averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do been or Photo Map have ads?
Neither been nor Photo Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, been or Photo Map?
been ships an update every 10 days, and Photo Map every 6 months. Most recently, been was updated on November 5, 2026 and Photo Map on November 3, 2026.

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