Best Been Alternative (2026)
A memory-first Been alternative that goes beyond counting countries—preserve the stories, photos, and moments that made each place matter.
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People who switched from Been
Hear from travelers who made the switch and why they stayed.
“Been tracks countries visited perfectly. But a number doesn't capture the experience. TripMemo adds photos and stories to those numbers.”
Alex J.
Country counter • Sydney, AU
“Been showed our country counts separately. TripMemo lets us build a shared library of trip memories together.”
Laura & Mike
Couple
“Been checked boxes for me. TripMemo preserves why those places mattered. Big difference.”
Chris P.
Bucket list traveler • Dublin, IE
Tasteful take
Been is great at Counting
TripMemo is great at Remembering
Use the tool that matches what you want from your travels.
If you just want to count countries
If all you need is a simple checklist of countries and states you've visited, Been is a minimal, straightforward option.
Best for
- Ticking off countries
- Simple state tracking
- Minimalist stats
If you want to remember why they mattered
TripMemo is for people who want more than a count. You get the stats plus the full memory: photos, stories, people, and a TripBook you'll actually revisit.
Best for
- Memory preservation
- Photos + stories + places
- Group trips and couples
- Travel stats plus context
What you get with TripMemo
The Memory Stack
built for real travel
Everything below is designed around the TripBook: pages, places, people, and the feeling of reliving the trip years later.
TripBooks + pages (not just checkmarks)
Each trip becomes a digital book. Each day becomes a page. Photos and notes live together, so your trip reads like a story—not just a list of countries you ticked off.
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Offline mode that keeps up
Write notes, add photos, reorder pages—offline. TripMemo queues everything locally and syncs automatically when you're back online.
Network
Searching...
Photo captured
Offline Queue
Journal entry
Offline Queue
Layout updated
Offline Queue
Real-time collaboration
One trip. One shared TripBook. Friends add photos, notes, and edits—and everyone sees it instantly. No more scattered group chats.
Share links
Built for group trips.
Download all photos
Built for group trips.
Reorder pages
Built for group trips.
Everyone contributes
Built for group trips.
Maps for reflection
Your TripBooks live on a world map. Inside each TripBook, memories are pinned where they happened—so the story clicks instantly.
Vintage camera (4 LUTs)
Capture photos that feel nostalgic and intentional—right in the app. Four custom LUTs make your memories look like keepsakes the moment you take them.
Stats + progression
See countries visited, places explored, and your travel calendar. TripMemo adds playful progression (levels, missions, and Trippin') without turning your memories into a social feed.
TripBooks
Pages, not a feed
Offline Mode
Write now, sync later
Collaboration
Everyone adds moments
Vintage Camera
4 custom LUTs
Which traveler are you?
See how TripMemo fits your travel style.
How to switch from Been
Been tracks locations visited. Your photos are in your camera roll.
Keep Been for tracking
Been's simple country tracking is satisfying. Keep using it if you enjoy it.
Add TripMemo for memories
Download TripMemo to add depth to your travel record.
Create TripBooks
Turn your photos into organized TripBooks. Each country becomes a real story.
Use both
Been for the count. TripMemo for the stories. Perfect combination.
No risk, no pressure
Tracking visits and preserving memories are complementary goals. Use the right tool for each.
FAQ
Been Alternative Questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask before switching.
Is TripMemo a good Been alternative?
Does TripMemo show me which countries I've visited?
Can I add photos and stories, not just checkmarks?
Does TripMemo work offline while traveling?
Can my friends add their photos to the same trip?
Can I share a TripBook with people who don't have the app?
Does TripMemo have a built-in vintage camera?
Will I still get travel stats like Been?
Can I bulk upload photos after a trip?
Is TripMemo just for counting countries?
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Your trips deserve
more than a camera roll
Turn travel photos into books you'll actually look back on.