Polarsteps
Polarsteps is made and published by Polarsteps Travel. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Polarsteps Travel. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Polarsteps Travel and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.69
- 194,614 ratings
- Installs
- 12 million
- Last updated
- October 30, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 80.2 MB
Polarsteps is popular, with 12 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 194,614 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, Travel & Local in Switzerland.
Summary
It blends AI itinerary planning, automatic route tracking on a beautiful world map, and rich memory-keeping to help users plan, track, and relive every journey. Total downloads: 10,000,000+; recent 30 days: 230K.
Pros & Cons
- Strong cross-country TRAVEL_LOCAL presence (FR, NL, BE) and solid user ratings
- Comprehensive, multi-stage feature set (plan, track, share, relive)
- Rich memory-keeping tools (photos, stories, Travel Books) and social sharing
- In-depth transport planning and destination insights enhance trip management
- No explicit offline maps or offline mode is mentioned in the data
- Extensive permission requests (location, contacts, storage) may raise privacy considerations
- Feature set is broad; some users may seek more map-centric or offline capabilities typically highlighted by competitors
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Polarsteps for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Polarsteps Travel, from Google Play“Travel Tracker & Trip Planner for countries & U.S. states you've been to”
Description by Polarsteps Travel Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
PLAN
■ AI itinerary planner: Create a personalized adventure based on past trips or current goals.
■ Destination snapshots: Get a quick overview of each place, why it fits your travel style, and which friends have already been there.
■ Trip details: Add notes, accommodation details, and must-see spots and activities.
■ Transport planner: Choose how you'll get from A to B for every leg of the trip.
■ Inspiration: Follow other explorers, see where they went, and get ideas for your own trips.
TRACK
■ Automatic route tracking: Accurately track the route you took on a beautiful digital world map.
■ Travel Buddies: Invite friends to track trips together.
■ Capture the adventure: Add photos, videos, and stories to each step to bring your journey to life.
■ Travel stats: See how much of the world you’ve traveled, with your total of countries visited, distances covered, and more.
■ Top spots: Add your favorite places and activities so they’re part of your story.
■ Transport mode: Select how you got from place to place, whether by plane, train, or even tuk tuk.
SHARE
■ Trip updates: Share your journey so friends and family can follow along from anywhere, seeing where you are and what you’ve been up to.
■ Traveler tips: Leave suggestions for other travelers on what to see and do.
■ Privacy controls: Decide who sees your adventures: everyone, followers only, or you only.
RELIVE
■ Digital memories: Scroll through the places, photos, stories, and stats you’ve captured across all your trips.
■ Trip Reels: With the press of a button, transform your trip into a memorable video (also perfect to share on socials).
■ Travel Books: Turn your trip into a beautifully printed Travel Book that showcases your route and memories.
WHAT OUR USERS SAY:
“Love this app! It tracks me on my vacation and provides real-time notifications to friends and family of my trip. At the end, I ordered a Travel Book of my photos which is very high quality.”
“The Polarsteps app is great. I am totally addicted. It is so nice to keep up with all your travels. And friends and family can follow you wherever you go. The Travel Book, which you can order afterwards, is of very good quality.”
“I’ve been using this app for years now. It’s always been good and it keeps getting better.”
WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING ABOUT POLARSTEPS
“The Polarsteps app replaces your travel journal, making it easier and more beautiful.” - National Geographic
“Polarsteps helps you track and share your journeys in an easy and visually appealing way” - The Next Web
“Polarsteps’ resulting travel log is impressive, and is the source of a severe case of itchy feet in your correspondent.” - TechCrunch
Recent changes:
Hey travelers, we updated the app and resolved several reported issues. Please, feel free to continue sharing any feedback with us at support.polarsteps.com/contact
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 45
- App size
- 80.2 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by Polarsteps
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 10.19.0
- Launched
- September 2016
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 230 thousand
- Per day
- 7.7 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- September 2016
Installs over time
Polarsteps has been installed 12 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.7 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- Travel & Local
- Country
- Switzerland
Google Play Rankings for Polarsteps
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | Travel & Local | Top Free |
| 3 | France | Travel & Local | Top Free |
| 2 | Netherlands | Travel & Local | Top Free |
| 40 | Switzerland | Overall | Top Free |
| 4 | Belgium | Travel & Local | Top Free |
| 95 | France | Overall | Top Free |
| 57 | Netherlands | Overall | Top Free |
| 14 | Germany | Travel & Local | Top Free |
| 38 | Switzerland | Applications | Top Free |
| 95 | France | Applications | Top Free |
Ranking history in Switzerland
About the app and developer
About Polarsteps
Polarsteps is a travel & local app developed by Polarsteps Travel.
Download Statistics
Polarsteps has been downloaded 12 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 230 thousand times. It is ranked #1 in travel & local.
User Ratings
Polarsteps is rated 4.69 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 190 thousand ratings.
App Information
Polarsteps is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 80.23 MB. The latest APK version available is 10.19.0. The last update was on October 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The APK has been available on Google Play since September 2016.
App Performance Report
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Frequently asked questions about Polarsteps
Is Polarsteps free?
Yes. Polarsteps is free on Google Play.
Is Polarsteps still available?
Yes. Polarsteps is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 30, 2026.
Does Polarsteps contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Polarsteps as containing ads.
How large is Polarsteps?
Polarsteps is 80.23 MB.
Is Polarsteps suitable for children?
Google Play gives Polarsteps a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.
How many times has Polarsteps been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Polarsteps.
How do people rate Polarsteps?
Polarsteps scores 4.69 out of 5 stars, from 194,614 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Polarsteps?
Polarsteps was developed by Polarsteps Travel. It is listed in the travel & local category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Polarsteps?
People looking at Polarsteps also look at these travel & local apps: Tripomatic Planner & Maps, Pin It Mate: Road Trip Planner, itsTripEasy, Pin Traveler: Travel Tracker, Roterin.