Been vs TripMemo

A memory-first Been alternative that goes beyond counting countries—preserve the stories, photos, and moments that made each place matter.

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TripMemo

Been

TripMemo

Memory & Story

Photos + stories

TripBooks with pages

Polaroid-style layouts

Journal notes

Vintage camera (4 LUTs)

Tracking

Country checklist

State/region tracking

Simple stats

Collaboration

Real-time collaboration

Share via link

Download all photos

Capture & Sync

Full offline mode

Bulk upload past trips

Cloud backup

Maps & Stats

Map with memory pins

Travel stats

Basic

Travel calendar

Export stats as image

Gamification

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Tasteful take

Been is great at Counting
TripMemo is great at Remembering

Use the tool that matches what you want from your travels.

If you just want to count countries

If all you need is a simple checklist of countries and states you've visited, Been is a minimal, straightforward option.

Best for

Ticking off countries
Simple state tracking
Minimalist stats

If you want to remember why they mattered

TripMemo is for people who want more than a count. You get the stats plus the full memory: photos, stories, people, and a TripBook you'll actually revisit.

Best for

Memory preservation
Photos + stories + places
Group trips and couples
Travel stats plus context

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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 just checkmarks)

Each trip becomes a digital book. Each day becomes a page. Photos and notes live together, so your trip reads like a story—not just a list of countries you ticked off.

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.

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TripBooks

Pages, not a feed

Offline Mode

Write now, sync later

Collaboration

Everyone adds moments

Vintage Camera

4 custom LUTs

FAQ

Been Alternative Questions

Quick answers to the questions people ask before switching.

Is TripMemo a good Been alternative?

Yes—if your goal is to preserve travel memories, not just count countries. TripMemo tracks where you've been while also capturing the stories, photos, and moments that make each trip unforgettable.

Does TripMemo show me which countries I've visited?

Yes. TripMemo displays your trips on a world map with pins showing where you've been. You get the satisfaction of seeing your travel footprint while also having the full memory of each trip preserved in TripBooks.

Can I add photos and stories, not just checkmarks?

Yes. That's exactly what TripMemo is built for. Each trip becomes a TripBook with pages (photos + notes), so you're not just counting countries—you're preserving why those places mattered.

Does TripMemo work offline while traveling?

Yes. You can add photos, write notes, and edit TripBooks while offline. Everything queues locally and syncs automatically when you're back online.

Can my friends add their photos to the same trip?

Yes. TripMemo supports real-time collaboration. Multiple people can add photos and notes to the same TripBook and changes appear instantly across devices.

Can I share a TripBook with people who don't have the app?

Yes. You can generate a share link. Anyone can open it—if they don't have TripMemo, they're prompted to download, then the TripBook opens directly. Access is limited to that TripBook only.

Does TripMemo have a built-in vintage camera?

Yes. TripMemo includes a vintage camera with 4 custom LUTs, designed to make your travel photos feel timeless and intentional.

Will I still get travel stats like Been?

Yes. TripMemo shows countries visited, places explored, and your travel calendar. But instead of just numbers, you also get the full memory of each trip with photos and context.

Can I bulk upload photos after a trip?

Yes. You can bulk upload past trips in a few taps. TripMemo automatically sorts photos into days and chronological order so your TripBook reads like a story.

Is TripMemo just for counting countries?

No. TripMemo is for memory preservation. Counting where you've been is useful, but remembering why those places mattered is what makes travel meaningful. TripMemo does both.

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