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About been
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, by a single ONE-TIME In-App Purchase. 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 by email or on Twitter or Instagram. Our username on Instagram and Twitter is @been_app. Email address available in Contact section in the Profile tab in the app.
Version
Version: 3.0.12
App Information
| Official website | https://apparata.io/apps/been |
|---|---|
| Languages | N/A |
| Category | Travel, Utilities |
| Age Rating | 4+ |
How It Works
Been is a very simplistic app, both in visuals and in what it does. It simply asks you to check all the countries where you’ve been and while you do this it simply shows you on the map where you’ve been.
This is all done in a very stylish and slick orange and white color scheme. Weirdly enough, the app doesn’t actually tell you how many of the countries in the world you have visited, but it does give you a percentage of the countries you have been to, globally and per continent.
A zoom function on the map is also missing, which especially in a region where many small countries exist, is quite a nuisance.
Some minor mistakes and missing features
Funnily enough, the developer has made some glaring mistakes about countries. For example, Scotland and Wales are not recognized as countries by the app, and Hong Kong is part of China.
When clicking on a specific country, you’ll simply be sent to the Wikipedia page for that country, while I think it would be great if the app itself would supply some more information about each country. Simple visual aids like flags and currency would also be a welcome addition.
Been track your travels app was updated to version 2.2.3 in on Feb 17, 2018. The current version of places that you have been app has a total of more than two hundreds twenty customer ratings with an average rating of three point seven out of five stars on apple applications store web site.
Conclusion
This app is visually stunning, really well-designed and very fun to play around with. Regrettably, some glaring mistakes and obviously missing features make this map lose out on good will. As the app is really small (probably the smallest app I’ve ever reviewed) it’s almost a no-brainer to recommend this app.
Since the app is free and there are no ads implemented at all, you should all download and try this app out. How many countries have you visited? You won’t know, but you will know a percentage! For any graphic designers, this is how an app should look: clean, bright, and extremely useable.
Final Thoughts
The Been app excels in its clean design and simplicity, offering a fun way to track where you’ve been in the world. Despite its shortcomings—such as missing zoom capabilities, inaccurate country details, and a lack of built-in information—its visual appeal and free, ad-free nature make it worth trying. If you enjoy marking your travels and don’t mind the limited features, Been is an enjoyable addition to your iPhone.
