Polarsteps launches Polarsteps Plus, a new subscription for its most dedicated travelers

Built for Polarsteps power users

Designed for long-distance hikers, bikepackers, backcountry skiers, and anyone who wants deeper insights into their adventures, Polarsteps Plus introduces a collection of new tools built specifically around how these travelers use the app, from tracking elevation on multi-week treks to mapping backcountry routes.

“We hear directly and often from our users about what they want, and we regularly build and release many of those features," says Clare Jones, CEO of Polarsteps. "But some of the requests only make sense for a smaller group. A subscription lets us go further for the travelers who will really benefit from deeper terrain data and trip stats, while keeping everything that makes Polarsteps useful for millions of people free."

What’s included in Polarsteps Plus

• 3D Maps to view routes across realistic terrain.

• Additional map styles to personalize trips.

• Play mode to replay journeys from start to finish.

• Travel Together perks, including up to 10 Travel Buddies.

• Advanced step statistics, including elevation gain, descent, and transport modes.

• Elevation profiles throughout a trip.

Yearly Polarsteps Plus subscribers also receive 20% off Travel Books.

Polarsteps Plus is available as a monthly subscription for €8.99 or a yearly subscription for €29.99 (pricing may vary per region).

Everything users already love about Polarsteps stays free

The launch of Polarsteps Plus does not change the core Polarsteps experience. Every user can continue to plan, track, and share their trips for free, and friends and family can continue following along without paying. Polarsteps will also continue building and releasing new core features for all users at no cost.

“Polarsteps remains ad-free, and we don't sell user data,” Clare adds. "Plus ties our growth to something simpler: whether the app is actually getting better for the people using it. It lets us do even more for our power users while we keep improving the core experience for everyone."

As of today, Polarsteps Plus is available to all users, with additional Plus features planned for future releases. 

About Polarsteps

Recognized as one of Europe’s hottest scaleups, Polarsteps is the market-leading travel app with over 20 million travelers worldwide. Using pioneering technology and design, the all-in-one app brings together a Travel Planner, Travel Tracker, and beautifully designed Travel Books. Headquartered in Amsterdam and powered by an international team of 100+ passionate travelers, we’re becoming the essential tool for modern-day explorers — before, during, and after their trips.