# Polarsteps vs Been Map Tracker by GetMap

The clearest difference is rating: Polarsteps at 4.9 against Been Map Tracker by GetMap's 3.5. Polarsteps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 2). Been Map Tracker by GetMap's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polarsteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

Polarsteps holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polarsteps has 9.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Polarsteps ships an update every 4 days, Been Map Tracker by GetMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polarsteps | Been Map Tracker by GetMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polarsteps/id947925763/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-map-tracker-by-getmap/id6469494800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 218 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Polarsteps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947925762) | [AI Travel Planner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712075122) |

## What reviewers say

### Polarsteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polarsteps/id947925763)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Travel, #167 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Plan, track, and relive your adventures with this app. It helps you create personalized itineraries, automatically logs your routes, and allows you to share your journey with friends and family. Capture memories with photos and videos, and even create shareable video reels or printed travel books.

**Highlights:** AI itinerary planner, Automatic route tracking, Photo and video capture, Trip sharing with updates, Trip Reels video creation, Printable Travel Books

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for travel blogging
- 👍 Easy to use and share with family/friends
- 🗺️ Great GPS tracking and map features
- 📷 Seamless photo/video integration
- 📚 Ability to create high-quality travel books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Difficulty editing/rearranging photos and steps
- 🔋 Can be battery-intensive
- 🗺️ Inaccurate GPS tracking in some cases
- 🤖 Struggles with importing past trips and photos

**Reported bugs**

- Trouble uploading videos
- Incorrect time zone and location tracking
- Steps and photos randomly disappearing
- Crashes and freezes during usage

**Requested features**

- Ability to collaborate on trips with others
- Option to customize page layouts for travel books
- Improved video support and integration
- More flexible map and route editing tools
- Synchronization across multiple devices


### Been Map Tracker by GetMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-map-tracker-by-getmap/id6469494800)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audioguide For 1 Week 50% Off | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Basic Subscription for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access For 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Audioguide for 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Audioguide For 1 Month 50% Off | $9.99 | per month |
| Audioguide For 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access For 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Access 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Trip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Days Trip | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Trip | $3.99 | one-time |
| 14 Days Trip 50% Off | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days Trip | $6.99 | one-time |
| 14 Days Trip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polarsteps free?

Polarsteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Been Map Tracker by GetMap free?

Been Map Tracker by GetMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Polarsteps or Been Map Tracker by GetMap?

Polarsteps is rated higher. Polarsteps averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Been Map Tracker by GetMap averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Polarsteps or Been Map Tracker by GetMap have ads?

Been Map Tracker by GetMap shows ads; Polarsteps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Polarsteps or Been Map Tracker by GetMap?

Polarsteps ships an update every 4 days, and Been Map Tracker by GetMap weekly. Most recently, Polarsteps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Been Map Tracker by GetMap on June 2, 2026.

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