Polarsteps
Travel Tracker & Trip Planner for countries & U.S. states you've been to
- Total installs
- 12,241,948
- Installs / day
- —
- Rating
- 4.7★
- Released
- 28 Sept 2016
- Last update
- 9 Oct 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 10,000,000+
measured after our second crawl (about a day)
196.3K ratings · 1.7K reviews
10y ago
v10.15.0 · 2d ago
not checked yet
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayInstalls per day · last 90 days
Change timeline
No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.
Country availability
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 12 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇫🇷 France (~24%), out of 68 countries where it is charted.
Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.
Top chart positions
as of 12 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top free · Travel & local | CH · 11 Oct | #1 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | NL · 11 Oct | #1 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | FR · 11 Oct | #5 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BE · 11 Oct | #6 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | DE · 11 Oct | #13 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AT · 11 Oct | #17 | — |
| Trending · Travel & local | FR · 11 Oct | #23 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | NZ · 11 Oct | #26 | — |
| Trending · Travel & local | NL · 11 Oct | #27 | — |
| Top free · Apps | CH | #33 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Apps | NL | #37 | ▼ 6 |
| Top free · Travel & local | AU · 11 Oct | #42 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | IL · 11 Oct | #44 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BF · 11 Oct | #63 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | JM · 11 Oct | #63 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MT · 11 Oct | #63 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AG · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AL · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AO · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AW · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BA · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BH · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BJ · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BS · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BW · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | BZ · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | CV · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | CY · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | EE · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | GA · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | GW · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | IS · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | LI · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | LU · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | ME · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MN · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | NA · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | NE · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | PG · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | RW · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | SI · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | TG · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | TT · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | ZM · 11 Oct | #64 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | AM · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | FJ · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | HT · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MD · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MK · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | ML · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MO · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MU · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | MZ · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | PY · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | TJ · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | TM · 11 Oct | #65 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | NI · 11 Oct | #66 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | LA · 11 Oct | #67 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | PA · 11 Oct | #67 | — |
| Top free · Travel & local | PR · 11 Oct | #67 | — |
Show all 60 chart positions
App manifest
Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.
Data safety
declared by the developer on Google Play- Shares data with third parties Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
- Collects data Location, Personal info and 6 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can ask for your data to be deleted
This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.
Permissions
16 in 7 groups9 Sensitive3 Notable4 Routine
What this app can do with your phone
- Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
- Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
- See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emails
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
- Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
IdentitySensitive1
Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS
ContactsSensitive2
Access to the contacts saved on your phone
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS - See every contact saved on your phone, including names, numbers and emailsread your contacts ·
READ_CONTACTS
LocationSensitive2
Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals
- Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) ·
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION - Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) ·
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2
Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2
Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1
Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses
- See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections ·
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable6
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords ·
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS - Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup ·
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping ·
WAKE_LOCK - Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections ·
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access ·
INTERNET - Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet ·
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.
Store listing
Full description
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
What's new
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
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