Best Polarsteps Alternative (2026)
A memory-first Polarsteps alternative with TripBooks, Polaroid layouts, offline capture, and real-time collaboration.
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People who switched from Polarsteps
Hear from travelers who made the switch and why they stayed.
“I loved Polarsteps' route tracking, but my trips ended up as timelines I never looked at. TripMemo turns the same photos into something I actually open and share with family.”
Sarah M.
Couple traveler • London, UK
“The battery drain from GPS tracking was killing me. TripMemo lets me add moments when I want to, not track everything. My phone actually lasts all day now.”
James L.
Solo backpacker • Melbourne, AU
“We both had separate Polarsteps accounts and never merged our photos properly. With TripMemo, we build one TripBook together in real-time. Game changer for couples.”
Emma & Tom
Couple
Tasteful take
Polarsteps is great at Tracking
TripMemo is great at Remembering
Use the tool that matches how you want to experience your trip.
If you want passive route tracking
If your favorite thing is an automatically recorded route and a public-friendly timeline, Polarsteps can be a great fit.
Best for
- Passive tracking
- Route visualizations
- Following trips publicly
If you want a TripBook you’ll revisit
TripMemo is for people who want the trip to feel like a story: pages, captions, places, and a library of trips that feels permanent.
Best for
- Memory preservation
- Beautiful layouts (Polaroids + image view)
- Group trips and couples
- Offline journaling
Which traveler are you?
See how TripMemo fits your travel style.
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 a timeline)
Each trip becomes a digital book. Each day becomes a page. Photos and notes live together, so your trip reads like a story—not a feed you'll never scroll again.
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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
How to switch from Polarsteps
Polarsteps allows you to export trip data and photos from their website.
Export from Polarsteps
Go to polarsteps.com → Your Profile → Settings → Export Data. You'll receive a zip file with your photos.
Download TripMemo
Get TripMemo from the App Store. Create your account in seconds.
Create a new TripBook
Tap the + button to start a new TripBook. Give it a name and cover.
Bulk upload your photos
Use bulk upload to add all your exported photos. TripMemo automatically sorts them into days.
No risk, no pressure
Your Polarsteps account stays intact. You can keep both apps while you decide.
FAQ
Polarsteps Alternative Questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask before switching.
Is TripMemo a good Polarsteps alternative?
Does TripMemo track my route automatically like Polarsteps?
Can I still see my trip on a map?
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?
Can I bulk upload photos after a trip?
Can I download everyone's photos from a collaborative trip?
Is TripMemo a planning app like an itinerary tool?
Will I lose my data if I switch?
What if I want route tracking?
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Your trips deserve
more than a camera roll
Turn travel photos into books you'll actually look back on.