86 Votes

Category Travel and Transportation
Program license Free
Version 1.1.6.10
Size 12 MB
Works under: Android
Program available in English
Content rating Everyone
Package name com.riliclabs.countriesbeen
Program by Daniel Knoblauch
8605 Santa Monica Blvd #26272 Los Angeles, CA 90069-4109

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Countries Been is a travel-oriented Android application that allows users to track and share their global escapades.

Overview

Countries Been is a unique and immersive app that caters to passionate travelers and geography enthusiasts. The app gives users the ability to mark the countries, states, and even cities they've visited, offering an engaging way to record and share travel experiences.

Functionality

This app is lauded for its ease of use and the ability for users to zoom into specific towns and cities. The mapping system doesn't just color the entire country when a user marks a city or area they've visited. Instead, it allows for a more precise tracking of travel history. This feature is a standout, providing a more detailed and accurate representation of users' travel experiences. The app also allows users to suggest new places, further enhancing the travel experience.

User Interface

The user interface of Countries Been is intuitive and user-friendly. Users have noted the ease of navigation and the simplicity of marking visited areas. The design is clean and minimalistic, which helps in focusing on the task at hand. The interactive map feature adds an interesting visual element that makes using the app more enjoyable.

Performance

Countries Been has shown solid performance with minimal issues reported. It runs smoothly on different Android devices and the response time is impressive. However, it's important to note that the performance might slightly vary depending on the device used and the battery power available.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Countries Been is a great app for travel enthusiasts looking for a simple way to record and share their trips. The app's detailed mapping system and intuitive interface make it a pleasure to use. However, the performance might vary depending on the device's specifications and battery power.

Pros

Easy to use and navigate
Ability to zoom into specific towns and cities
Allows users to suggest new places
Detailed mapping system

Cons

Performance may vary depending on device and battery power

Bug fixes and optimizations.

Potentially dangerous permissions

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
SET_WALLPAPER: Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
com.android.vending.BILLING
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
com.riliclabs.countriesbeen.permission.C2D_MESSAGE

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