The best travel apps for what you need
No single app does everything. This comparison explains what each kind of travel app is for, so you can pick the ones that suit you.
To plan the itinerary: Wanderlog and Google Maps
Wanderlog helps you organise a trip day by day on a map and share the plan with your travel companions. Google Maps lets you save lists of places (restaurants, museums, viewpoints) that you then see on the map while travelling.
For bookings: TripIt
TripIt gathers flights, hotels and car rentals into one itinerary from the confirmation emails you forward to it.
To track the route in real time: Polarsteps
Polarsteps records your route with your phone’s GPS while you travel, lets you share it with family and friends and can even print a book of the trip.
To keep the places of your whole life: Turi
Turi is made for what remains after your trips: a 2D and 3D map with every country and city you have been to (more than 69,000 available), with dates, notes and photos, statistics about your travelling life and a yearly summary to share. You can also save places you want to visit and plan your next trips.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for |
|---|---|
| Wanderlog | Planning day-by-day itineraries |
| Google Maps | Saving places and getting around at your destination |
| TripIt | Keeping all your bookings together |
| Polarsteps | Recording your route while you travel |
| Turi | A map of every country and city you have visited, with memories and statistics |
Our recommendation
Combine two or three: one to plan, one for bookings and a travel map where every place stays saved when you get back. That is what turns many separate trips into the story of your travelling life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to mark the countries you have visited?
Turi lets you mark countries and cities on a 2D and 3D map, see the percentage of the world you know and keep dates, notes and photos.
Which app should I use to plan a trip?
For day-by-day itineraries, apps like Wanderlog or Google Maps lists. To save the destinations you want to visit and see your trips on a map, Turi.
Are these apps free?
All of them have a free version. Some offer paid extras; in Turi, PRO is a one-time payment.