Allinmap Review: The Best App for Travelers Looking for Amenities
Traveling to a new city is exciting — until you realize you have no idea where to find a public restroom, a drinking fountain, or even a simple bench to sit on. These everyday needs are rarely covered by traditional map apps, which tend to focus on restaurants, hotels, and major attractions. That’s where AllInMap steps in.
What Is AllInMap?
AllInMap is a mobile app available on both iOS and Android that helps travelers and locals find urban amenities that most map apps ignore. Think of it as a community-powered guide to the small but essential things that make exploring a city comfortable.
The app runs on Mapbox, delivering smooth, modern map experiences with support for both standard and satellite views, plus 3D building rendering for an immersive experience.
The Categories That Matter
AllInMap organizes amenities into 10 distinct categories, each with its own color-coded icon on the map:
- Benches – Public seating areas for resting
- Public Toilets – Restrooms accessible to everyone
- Drinking Fountains – Free water refill points
- Bins – Public trash cans (great to know when traveling responsibly)
- Panoramic Places – Scenic viewpoints and lookout spots
- Skateparks – For skaters looking for their next session
- Outdoor Gyms (Fitness Equipment) – Free-to-use workout stations
- Basketball Courts – Public courts for pickup games
- Soccer Fields – Football pitches for casual matches
- ATMs – Cash machines when you need them
These are the kinds of things you genuinely need while exploring a city on foot — and no other major map app focuses on them this specifically.
Community-Driven Quality
One of AllInMap’s strongest points is its community-powered approach. Every amenity marker on the map is added by a real user. When adding a pin, users provide:
- A 1–5 star rating reflecting the condition of the amenity
- Photos of the actual spot (up to multiple images)
- A description with additional context
- The street address is automatically resolved
Other users can then leave their own reviews and rate the same amenity, creating a crowd-sourced quality score. This means you’re not just finding a bench — you’re finding a bench that other travelers have confirmed is in good shape.
Favorites and Filtering
The app lets you save favorite spots for quick access later. You can also apply powerful filters to narrow down what appears on the map:
- Filter by category (show only fountains, only toilets, etc.)
- Filter by minimum rating (e.g., only show spots rated 3 stars or above)
- Toggle to show only your favorites
This makes it easy to plan ahead before you go out or quickly scan for nearby amenities on the fly.
Custom Maps: Your Personal Travel Guide
Beyond the built-in amenity categories, AllInMap offers a standout feature: Custom Maps. This lets you:
- Create your own themed maps (e.g., “Secret spots in Barcelona”)
- Define custom pin types with unique icons, colors, and properties
- Choose whether to keep your map private or make it public for the community
- Make maps collaborative so friends can add their own pins
- Share maps with specific users via QR code, link, or email invite
- Schedule maps with start/end dates (perfect for events or festivals)
- Browse and search public maps created by the community
Custom maps also support custom properties on markers — you can add text fields, dropdowns, boolean toggles, number ranges, dates, and more. This makes AllInMap flexible enough for virtually any mapping use case.
Gamification That Keeps You Engaged
AllInMap rewards contributors with a points and milestones system:
- Earn the “First Marker” badge by adding your first pin
- Become an “Explorer” at 5 markers, then a “Cartographer” at 10
- Specialize with badges like “Waste Warrior” (10 bins), “Rest Spot Scout” (10 benches), or “Facility Finder” (5 toilets)
- Climb the weekly and all-time leaderboards
- Compete with people you follow on the followers leaderboard
Offline Maps: No Internet? No Problem
One of the most important features for travelers: offline maps. You can download any area of the map — along with all its markers and details — for use without an internet connection. This is crucial for:
- International travel without roaming data
- Remote areas with poor connectivity
- Saving battery by disabling mobile data
The app uses Mapbox’s offline pack system, storing map tiles, marker data, and marker details locally on your device.
Social Features
AllInMap includes a community section where you can:
- Follow other users and see their contributions
- View public profiles with their maps and stats
- Search for users to connect with fellow travelers
- Receive notifications when someone follows you or shares a map
The Verdict
AllInMap fills a genuine gap in the travel app market. While Google Maps and Apple Maps excel at navigation and finding businesses, AllInMap focuses on the small comforts that make a city walkable and enjoyable. Its combination of community reviews, gamification, custom maps, and offline support makes it a must-have companion for backpackers, urban explorers, and anyone who likes to explore cities on foot.
Available on iOS and Android.