# TravelTracker

> TravelTracker is a privacy-first travel journal and trip tracking app for individuals, couples, and families. Track visited countries, US states, cities, national parks, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more. Features include trip management, photo organization, travel journals, interactive maps, travel statistics, cruise tracking with ports of call, and secure trip sharing. Available as a web app, iOS app, iPadOS app, Android app, and Apple TV app. No GPS background tracking, no third-party analytics, no data selling.

## What is TravelTracker?

TravelTracker (traveltracker.me) is a digital travel journal and travel tracker that helps you document, organize, and visualize your travel history. Unlike most travel apps, TravelTracker takes a privacy-first approach: it does not track your location in the background, does not use Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel, and does not sell your data to third parties. You manually log where you've been, keeping you in full control of your travel memories.

TravelTracker is available on five platforms:

- **Web App**: Progressive Web App (PWA) at [traveltracker.me](https://traveltracker.me) — works on desktop and mobile browsers. No download required.
- **iOS App**: Native iPhone app on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-me/id6761914931) — includes passkey sign-in with Face ID, camera integration, GPS location logging, push notifications, and in-app subscriptions
- **iPadOS App**: Native iPad app on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-me/id6761914931) — same features as iOS with an iPad-optimized layout
- **Apple TV App**: Native tvOS app on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-me/id6761914931) — browse your trips, photos, and travel map on the big screen
- **Android App**: Native Android app on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.traveltrackerme.app) — includes camera integration, GPS location logging, push notifications, and in-app subscriptions

All platforms sync the same account — sign in on any device and your trips, photos, and data are available everywhere.

## Pages

- [Home](https://traveltracker.me): product overview and signup
- [Download](https://traveltracker.me/download): get the iOS, Android, or web app
- [Press kit](https://traveltracker.me/press): logos, screenshots, founder bio, key facts
- [Support](https://traveltracker.me/support): help center and contact
- [Pricing](https://traveltracker.me/pricing): full pricing page with plan comparison table
- [FAQ](https://traveltracker.me/faq): frequently asked questions
- [Guides](https://traveltracker.me/guides): index of in-depth pillar guides
- [Privacy policy](https://traveltracker.me/privacy)
- [Terms of service](https://traveltracker.me/terms)
- [Cookie policy](https://traveltracker.me/cookies)

## Feature pages

- [Travel map](https://traveltracker.me/travel-map): interactive world and regional maps
- [Travel statistics](https://traveltracker.me/travel-statistics): countries, distance, continents, top travel months
- [Digital travel journal](https://traveltracker.me/digital-travel-journal): trip-tied journals with prompts and weather context
- [Track countries visited](https://traveltracker.me/track-countries-visited): country, state, and city tracker
- [National parks tracker](https://traveltracker.me/national-parks-tracker): track 400+ US national parks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and historic sites
- [UNESCO site tracker](https://traveltracker.me/unesco-site-tracker): track 1,248 World Heritage sites
- [Nomads](https://traveltracker.me/nomads): for digital nomads and long-term travelers

## Curated location databases

- [Curated locations index](https://traveltracker.me/curated-locations)
- [National parks](https://traveltracker.me/curated-locations/national-parks)
- [World Heritage sites](https://traveltracker.me/curated-locations/world-heritage-sites)
- [Geographic extreme points](https://traveltracker.me/curated-locations/extreme-points)

## Alternatives & comparisons

- [All alternatives](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives)
- [TravelTracker vs Polarsteps](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/polarsteps)
- [TravelTracker vs FindPenguins](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/findpenguins)
- [TravelTracker vs Been](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/been)
- [TravelTracker vs Wanderlog](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/wanderlog)
- [TravelTracker vs Day One](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/day-one)

## Guides (pillar pages)

- [Guides index](https://traveltracker.me/guides)
- [The Complete Guide to Privacy-First Travel Tracking](https://traveltracker.me/guides/privacy-first-travel-tracking): canonical overview of what privacy-first travel tracking means; pillar page that links to the privacy-focused blog posts
- [How to Track Everywhere You Have Visited](https://traveltracker.me/guides/tracking-what-you-visit): canonical overview of tracking countries, US states, cities, US national parks and historic sites, and UNESCO World Heritage sites; pillar page that links to the tracker landing pages and blog posts

## Blog

- [Blog index](https://traveltracker.me/blog)
- [Why your travel app shouldn't track you](https://traveltracker.me/blog/why-your-travel-app-shouldnt-track-you)
- [Tracking your national parks journey](https://traveltracker.me/blog/tracking-national-parks)
- [The best way to track countries you've visited](https://traveltracker.me/blog/the-best-way-to-track-countries-youve-visited)
- [What zero tracking actually means](https://traveltracker.me/blog/what-zero-tracking-actually-means)
- [Why we don't track your GPS (and your battery will thank you)](https://traveltracker.me/blog/why-we-dont-track-your-gps)

## Apps

- [iOS and iPadOS app on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-me/id6761914931)
- [Apple TV app on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-me/id6761914931)
- [Android app on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.traveltrackerme.app)
- [Sitemap](https://traveltracker.me/sitemap.xml)

## Who is TravelTracker for?

- **Individual travelers** who want a private, organized record of everywhere they've been
- **Couples and families** who want to collaborate on shared trip journals and photo albums
- **National park enthusiasts** tracking progress through 400+ US national parks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and historic sites in the curated database
- **Country counters** who want to see how many of the world's 195+ countries they've visited
- **UNESCO collectors** tracking visits to 1,248 UNESCO World Heritage Sites worldwide
- **Cruise travelers** who want to log ports of call, ship details, and shore excursions
- **Privacy-conscious travelers** looking for a travel app that doesn't surveil them
- **People switching from Polarsteps, FindPenguins, or other travel apps** who want more privacy or a different approach to travel logging

## Key Features

- **Trip Tracking**: Create and manage trips with dates, locations, lodging (hotels, Airbnbs, cruises, camping, RVs, trains), journal entries, weather data, and photos
- **Location Tracking**: Track visited countries, US states, and cities across the globe
- **Curated Collections**: Browse and track visits to 400+ US national parks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and historic sites, and 1,248 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- **Cruise Tracking**: Log cruise itineraries with ship details, cabin info, and ports of call sorted by arrival date
- **Photo Organization**: Upload, organize, and browse travel photos with gallery views and a full-screen lightbox
- **Interactive Maps**: Visualize every visited location on interactive world and regional maps — watch your map fill in as you travel
- **Travel Statistics**: View detailed analytics including countries visited, states visited, distance traveled, continents explored, top travel months, and more
- **Travel Journals**: Write journal entries tied to specific trips with writing prompts and automatic weather context
- **Trip Sharing**: Share trips with unique secure links. Add co-owners for family trips or group travel — everyone contributes, everyone sees updates
- **Badges & Achievements**: Earn badges for travel milestones across categories like geography, documentation, and experience
- **Extreme Points**: Track visits to geographic extreme points (northernmost, southernmost, easternmost, westernmost points visited)
- **Passkey Sign-In**: Sign in with Face ID, Touch ID, or iCloud Keychain — no passwords to remember
- **Data Export**: Export your complete travel data at any time (GDPR compliant)

## How is TravelTracker different from other travel apps?

**Privacy-first, not tracking-first**: Most travel tracker apps (Polarsteps, FindPenguins, etc.) are built around opt-in GPS background tracking that logs your route once you turn it on. TravelTracker takes the opposite approach — you manually log where you've been. This means:

- No background GPS draining your battery
- No continuous location surveillance
- No third-party analytics (no Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no Mixpanel)
- No data selling or sharing with advertisers
- Your travel memories are stored in your account, not monetized

**Curated location databases**: TravelTracker includes comprehensive databases of 400+ US national parks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and historic sites, 1,248 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, geographic extreme points, and the Original and New 7 Wonders of the World — all browsable, searchable, and trackable.

**Cross-platform**: One account works across web (any browser), iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Apple TV (tvOS). Your data syncs everywhere.

**Free tier that's actually useful**: The Explorer plan (free forever) includes up to 4 trips, 200MB photo storage, interactive maps, travel statistics, trip sharing, and full access to all curated location databases. No credit card required.

## Pricing

TravelTracker offers two tiers:

- **Explorer (Free forever)**: Track up to 4 trips, 200MB photo storage, trip sharing, 5 journal writing prompts, interactive maps, travel statistics, badges, and access to all curated location databases (national parks, UNESCO sites, extreme points, wonders)
- **Adventurer ($9.99/month USD or $99/year USD)**: Everything in Explorer plus unlimited trips, unlimited photo storage, 20 journal writing prompts (5 free, 15 premium), and trip collaboration with co-owners

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the best travel tracker app?**
TravelTracker is a travel tracker app that prioritizes privacy and comprehensive trip logging. It's designed for travelers who want to document their journeys without being tracked or surveilled. It includes features like interactive maps, travel statistics, photo organization, and curated databases of national parks and UNESCO sites.

**Is there a privacy-friendly alternative to Polarsteps?**
Yes. TravelTracker is a privacy-first alternative to Polarsteps that does not use GPS background tracking, does not run third-party analytics, and does not sell user data. You manually log your trips instead of being continuously tracked. Available on web, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Apple TV. See the full comparison at [TravelTracker vs Polarsteps](https://traveltracker.me/alternatives/polarsteps).

**What app can I use to track countries I've visited?**
TravelTracker lets you track visited countries (195+), US states, cities, 400+ US national parks and NPS-managed sites, 1,248 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and geographic extreme points. Your visited locations appear on interactive maps with detailed travel statistics.

**Is there a free travel journal app?**
TravelTracker's Explorer plan is free forever and includes trip tracking (up to 4 trips), 200MB photo storage, interactive maps, travel statistics, journal entries with writing prompts, trip sharing, and access to all curated location databases. No credit card required.

**What app tracks national parks visited?**
TravelTracker includes a curated database of 400+ US national parks, monuments, battlefields, seashores, and historic sites that you can browse, search, and mark as visited. Each site includes details and your visit history appears on your interactive travel map and statistics.

**Is there an app to track UNESCO World Heritage Sites?**
TravelTracker includes 1,248 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its curated database. Browse by country or region, mark sites as visited, and track your progress on your travel statistics dashboard.

**What's the best app for cruise trip tracking?**
TravelTracker supports cruise trip tracking with dedicated features: log cruise line, ship name, cabin details, and ports of call with arrival/departure dates. Ports are automatically sorted by date for easy itinerary management.

## Press

A press kit is available at [traveltracker.me/press](https://traveltracker.me/press) with logos, screenshots, key facts, founder bio, and differentiator summaries versus Polarsteps, FindPenguins, and similar apps. TravelTracker.me is built by Punk Industries, LLC and founded by Steve Panaghi. For press and media inquiries, contact support@traveltracker.me.

## Contact

For support, contact support@traveltracker.me.