Planning a trip

Mapstr accompanies you around the world! The application is available and works worldwide, so you can use it wherever you are.

- Access my data : You can access your Map mapstr from anywhere in the world. Whether you're at home, traveling or in a new location, your Map will be accessible at your fingertips.

- Save a Place : You can add addresses from anywhere in the world to your Map mapstr . Whether you're discovering a delicious restaurant in a foreign city, or want to mark your home, mapstr lets you add all those precious addresses without any limits, and without needing to be on the spot!

Any type of location can be saved on mapstr, whether it's a business, a landscape or a point in the middle of nowhere.

There are several ways to add a location to your Map :

From your Map :

- Tap the big + button, then search for the desired location by choosing the search mode you want (by name, Place or coordinates).

- Touch the large + button, then use the Add your position directly function to add your current position, or the place where you are.

- Long-press the Map at the exact point where you want to add a location.

‍Depart froma location's listing:

- Add a location from another Map using the Add button at the bottom of the location's listing.

‍Depart fromthe news feed:

- When people you follow add new locations to their Map, they appear in your news feed. Click on the + button next to the place name to add it to your Map.

‍Depart fromthe Explorer tab:

- Use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for a specific place and add it to your Map.

You also have the option of importing addresses from other applications, such as Google Maps or other sources, directly to mapstr. For detailed instructions on how to import these addresses, please refer to the question "Importing addresses" in the FAQ.

💡 If you can't find the place you're looking for in our suggestions, you can create a custom place. This place will not be created for everyone, but just for you, so you can add whatever you like.

Once you've selected your place, it's time to customize and classify it.

You can:

- Add as many tags as you like to better describe the place. You must select at least one.

- Change the icon to better represent the place to you: press the pre-selected icon to choose another.

- Write a comment to add additional information for you and your friends.

- Add your own photos: this is a great way to remember what happened on your last visit.

- Mark this place as "to try" or "already done" to make it easier to find your way around your Map by identifying places you haven't tried yet.

- Mark this place as secret: if you don't want to share this place with anyone, even your friends, press the Keep this place secret button. No one but you will be able to see it on your Map.

- Create an alert when you're nearby.

💡 Most location attributes are filled in automatically by mapstr. But you can modify them or add your own information, such as phone number or website. The only mandatory attributes of a place are its name, Place and at least one tag.

Many users don't want to explore their friends' maps one by one, but prefer to see them all at once!

If you're one of them, simply go to the Subscriptions tab and click on Overlay all maps (below the search bar).

This Map Overlay feature will show you the most popular locations among your friends and the maps you follow, based on the area of Map you're looking for.

You can move the Map and trigger a new search with the Search this area button at the top of the Map preview.

💡 If you can't find the place you're looking for, you can also tap the blue Discover maps that recommend places bar here to find official maps with places in that specific area.

Yes, it is possible to book online directly at mapstr, whether for restaurants, bars, cafés or hotels. To make a reservation, simply click on the blue button at the bottom right of the venue's screen to access the booking tool specific to that establishment.

Please note: mapstr takes no commission on the booking, and redirects directly to the venue's preferred booking system.

It's worth noting that some venues also display their menu, offer takeaway or home delivery, offering a more complete experience.

💡 Not all venues yet offer the online booking functionality on mapstr. We are working closely with our partners to extend this functionality to as many venues as possible.

Proximity alerts are an extremely practical feature that allows you to receive notifications on your phone when you are near a specific location.

You can activate this feature for places you want to discover as a priority, or those you don't want to forget.

To activate proximity alerts, follow these simple steps:

1. From the screen of the location for which you wish to receive alerts, click on the Edit button at the bottom of the screen.

2. On the edit screen, scroll down and activate the Notify me when I pass by option.

3. If you haven't already enabled it, make sure you allow geolocation in the background so that we can detect your proximity to the location.

4. Don't forget to click Save to save your changes.

Once proximity alerts have been activated, you'll be notified on your phone when you're near the selected location. This will ensure that you don't miss any opportunities or important places when you're out and about.