Frequently asked questions
What is SPOTSMINDER?
An interactive map that works like a digital address book: save your favourite places — restaurants, cafés, shops, hidden gems — and find them on your world map, even offline.
Is it free?
Yes, for the first 100 users. After that, access costs €20 per year.
Do you track me?
No. No ad trackers, no data selling. Your data is hosted in Switzerland by Infomaniak.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Your map and places stay available with no signal, and anything you add syncs when you're back online — perfect while travelling.
Can I share places with friends?
Yes. Location sharing by message: your friend can view the place, open it in their GPS or add it to their own map, like a collaborative map.
Do I need to install an app?
No. SPOTSMINDER runs in your browser and can be added to your home screen like a native app.
Which devices does SPOTSMINDER work on?
Any device with a modern browser: iPhone and iPad with Safari, Android phones and tablets with Chrome, plus Mac and PC. The same account works across all your devices, and places added on one show up on the others.
Can other people see my photos and notes?
No. Everything you save is private by default: photos, notes and addresses belong to your account alone. A place only becomes visible if you choose to share it with the community yourself, and you can change your mind at any time.
How does this site's public map work?
It only shows places that members chose to make public, in read-only mode: no adding, no location tracking, no photos. The name, city and country appear — never the exact address. To add your own places, you need to create an account.
Can SPOTSMINDER plan a route?
Yes. From a place's card, “Take me there” draws the route from your position right on the map. You can also copy the address in one tap and paste it into whichever navigation app you prefer.
Which languages is SPOTSMINDER available in?
Nine languages: French, English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic and Polish. The interface follows your device's language and can be changed in the app at any time.