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Seven country trackers compared

The best apps to track countries visited.

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Seven country trackers compared

Updated 1 August 2026TripMemo editorial

We compared country counters, scratch maps, route trackers and travel journals by the job each one actually does. TripMemo is the all-in-one option for tracking countries visited, travel statistics and the details behind every trip, while the alternatives below specialise in one layer.

01Compared by use case
02Official sources checked
03Publisher relationship disclosed

Quick answer

Which country tracker should you choose?

TripMemo is the strongest all-in-one choice when you want more than a country checklist. It tracks countries visited and travel statistics, then connects them to places, photos, notes and day-by-day TripBooks. The other products below are useful comparisons when a single specialist feature matters most.

Track the whole journey

TripMemo tracks countries visited, travel stats, places and details, then connects them to photos, notes and day-by-day TripBooks.

A simple country counter

Been is a narrower country and region counter for a quick visual total. It does not replace a complete trip record.

Maps and wish lists

Visited is more map and list led, with destination ideas alongside travel history. TripMemo keeps the stats and trip details connected too.

Automatic route tracking

Polarsteps is built around recorded routes and stop updates. TripMemo focuses on the countries, stats and details you choose to keep.

Choose by need

What should your country tracker include?

The useful question is not which app has one standout feature. It is whether your record can hold countries, stats and the trip details you want to keep together.

For your entire travel journey

Save the places, shape the days, then keep every part of the journey.

TripMemo travel stats showing countries visited, world progress and progress by continent on iPhone

Track countries visited, world progress and travel stats as your personal travel history grows.

Collect destination stamps as you travel, building a visual record of the countries and chapters that shaped your journey.

Browse destinations by vibe, season and budget, then save the places that make you want to book the flight.

Keep every dream destination in one visual shortlist, so your next trip starts with ideas you already love.

Turn saved places into a practical day-by-day itinerary in seconds—less tab juggling, more time to enjoy the trip.

Bring photos, places and notes into one beautiful timeline you can revisit, share and keep long after you get home.

Watch your route take shape as memories are added, so every stop becomes part of the story.

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Travellers are using TripMemo to organise the camera roll, write down the details and give every journey a home they can return to.

The four main ways to track where you have been side by side.

These leading options solve different problems. Comparing them as if they were identical would hide the most important decision: what do you want to remember after the count is complete?

Decision factor

Best for

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TripMemo
Countries, stats, details and TripBooks
Been
A simple country count
Visited
Maps, lists and travel goals
Polarsteps
Automatic route tracking

Decision factor

Tracking style

02
TripMemo
Countries visited, travel stats and selected trip details
Been
Countries marked manually
Visited
Countries, regions and lists marked manually
Polarsteps
Routes recorded during a trip

Decision factor

Memory detail

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TripMemo
Country progress, stats, photos, notes and shared TripBooks
Been
Country and region history
Visited
Maps, statistics and wish lists
Polarsteps
Route, photos and travel updates

Decision factor

Collaboration

04
TripMemo
Invite people into one TripBook
Been
Designed around an individual map
Visited
Primarily an individual tracker
Polarsteps
Sharing and following, not a shared TripBook

Decision factor

Main trade-off

05
TripMemo
Intentional record rather than route-first tracking
Been
Limited story context
Visited
More list-led than journal-led
Polarsteps
Best when route recording is the priority

One app. Your entire trip.

With TripMemo you can

track travel stats, collect, keep a journal, discover ideas, plan with AI, travel offline and collaborate on TripBooks
TripMemo solo travel app on iPhone showing collectible country stamps from past trips

Detailed assessment

Seven apps compared by their strengths

TripMemo is the all-in-one choice for countries, travel stats and the details behind every trip. The other products are included to show where specialist tracking tools differ.

Been on the App Store
Visited official features
Skratch official site
TripMemo's Pin Traveler comparison
TripMemo's Mark O'Travel comparison
Polarsteps official travel tracker

TripMap

Track your routeon the map

Follow every day on one living map. Play the route, explore it in 3D and share the entire trip in one beautiful view.

Replay your route
Day-by-day timeline
Maps + 3D Earth
Share the whole journey
TripMemo app features showing a shareable Canada TripMap card with 22 days, 200 photos and distance travelled
A shareable TripMap summary for a 22-day Canada journey.
TripMemo app features showing a Canada TripMap route, photo timeline, journey replay and 3D map on iPhone
TripMemo TripMap playing a photo route through Canada with a day-by-day timeline and 3D map option.

Transparent methodology

How this comparison was built

The TripMemo team evaluated each product from a traveller's perspective. This is a first-party comparison from one of the products included, so the reasoning and limitations matter more than a numerical score.

Reviewed 1 August 2026

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We separated country counters, map trackers, route trackers and travel journals because they solve different jobs.

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We checked official product pages and support documentation for the features used in the comparison.

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We prioritised meaningful decision factors: tracking method, geographic detail, memory context, sharing and offline behaviour.

04

TripMemo is included and this page is published by TripMemo. That relationship is disclosed rather than presented as independent neutrality.

05

Temporary discounts and unverified download claims were not used to determine the comparison.

06

The page should be reviewed when a product materially changes its tracking, collaboration or platform support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best app to track countries visited?

TripMemo is the strongest all-in-one choice when you want to track countries visited, keep travel statistics and preserve the details behind each trip. It brings countries, places, photos, notes and day-by-day TripBooks together. Other apps specialise in one layer, such as a simple counter or automatic route recording, while TripMemo keeps the complete travel record connected.

What is the difference between a country counter and a travel journal app?

A country counter records which countries you have visited and usually shows a percentage or coloured map. A travel journal app records the trips behind that count, including dates, places, photographs and written context. TripMemo combines both jobs by tracking countries and travel statistics, then connecting them to the details you add to each TripBook.

Can an app calculate what percentage of the world I have visited?

Yes. TripMemo can show your visited-country total and world percentage as part of your travel statistics. Country sets differ between products, so check how each app handles territories and disputed regions before comparing percentages.

Can I track old trips from before I installed the app?

Usually, yes, but the process varies. TripMemo can use selected photos and details from completed trips to rebuild day-by-day TripBooks, after which the related countries, places and travel statistics form part of your history.

Which country tracker is best for photos and memories?

TripMemo is built for travellers who want photos and memories connected to the country count and travel statistics. Selected photos, notes and places become part of day-by-day TripBooks, so the map, stats and story stay together.

Do country tracking apps record my location continuously?

Not all of them. Some route trackers record movement automatically, while this comparison presents TripMemo around the countries, travel statistics and details you choose to add. Its workflow is an intentional travel record rather than the automatic route-first model described for route trackers.

Can I make a visited countries map without installing an app?

Yes. TripMemo's browser-based Visited Countries Map lets you mark countries, see your count and world percentage, and create a shareable map without using the TripMemo iPhone app.

Editorial disclosure

Check current product details before deciding

TripMemo publishes this comparison and is included as one of the products discussed. We used current public product pages and linked sources where available. Country totals, percentage calculations, territory definitions, platform support and features can change. The comparisons describe the use cases on this page, not a guarantee of future functionality. Check the linked official product pages before making a decision.

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