Polarsteps
Polarsteps Summary
Polarsteps is a mobile Android app in Travel And Local by Polarsteps Travel. Released in Sep 2016 (9 years ago). It has about 9.3M+ installs and 167K ratings with a 4.78★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 262.5K monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Mar 13, 2026, version 2000008261.
Recent activity: 35.2K installs this week (168.6K over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and 761 new ratings this week View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Feb 28, 2026. The app's network data flows (API traffic to/from the app and its SDKs) were last crawled on Dec 23, 2025.
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Mar 13, 2026 (version 2000008261).
4.78★
Ratings: 167K
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App Description
Travel Tracker & Trip Planner for countries & U.S. states you've been to
Plan, track and relive your adventures with Polarsteps. Keep your friends and family up to date. Whether it’s a six-month trip or a weekend canoeing close to home, Polarsteps is here to capture and share your journeys as they unfold.
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

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