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Kenning's take
What it does
A travel app that plans, tracks and records trips. It can draft an itinerary with an AI trip planner, then tracks the route automatically on a world map during the trip, where photos, videos and stories are added to each stop. Friends and family can follow along, and the finished trip can be printed as a Travel Book.
- AI itinerary planner
- automatic route tracking on a world map
- photos, videos and stories for each step
- Travel Buddies to track trips together
- travel stats such as countries visited and distance
- printed Travel Books
Who it suits. Travellers who want an automatic travel journal to share with friends and family, with some trip planning built in.
Key facts
- Category
- Travel & days out
- Made by
- Polarsteps B.V.
- Based in
- Netherlands
- Launched
- 2015
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- Free app to plan, track and relive trips; Plus adds 3D maps, step stats and new map styles
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | £7.99 | month |
| Plus | £24.99 | year |
| Plus (website) | €8.99 | month |
| Plus (website) | €29.99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- Overland Site 2026-08-25
FAQ
Is Polarsteps free?
Yes, planning, tracking and reliving trips are free. Polarsteps Plus costs £7.99 a month or £24.99 a year on the UK App Store; printed Travel Books cost extra.
Does Polarsteps have an AI trip planner?
Yes. Its app includes an AI itinerary planner based on past trips or current goals.
Where is Polarsteps based?
Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company was founded in 2015.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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