HOW IT WORKS
From the map to coffee in good company
No feed, no points, no rankings. Just a map of people on the road, an invitation to connect and a conversation. Here it is, step by step.
1
Create your account on your phone
You confirm your email address with a code and set up your card: name, photos, vehicle and travel direction. TripSnail is for people aged 18+ — your card shows your age, never your date of birth.
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Turn on visibility
One switch puts you on the map. Others see a blurred 1.9 mi zone or just the city — never where you sleep. Offline mode works both ways: you disappear from the map and you cannot see anyone either.
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See who is within reach
The map and the list show people on the road: distance, who is travelling and what they are open to. You set your own range, also around a place you type in, and your destination shows who will be in the same place on the same days — up to 30 days ahead.
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Send an invitation to connect
Write a few words of your own or pick a ready-made line: coffee this afternoon, a shared route, a hand with your vehicle. It is the first message, so the other person knows what it is about before replying. Until they reply, you can add one more message.
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Reply or “Not now”
Only the recipient can accept an invitation. “Not now” closes it quietly — the other person learns only that. No explaining, no pressure.
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One-to-one chat
It is just the two of you. When you arrange to meet, the “Show my location” button shows your exact spot to that person only and switches itself off. You can block or report anyone from their profile and from the chat.
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After meeting: a plus, not stars
When you mark “We met”, a day later we ask whether you recommend that person. It is one anonymous plus — no stars, no minuses. You have 48 hours to withdraw it, and no recommendation means nothing at all.
ON A COMPUTER
The map and chats in your browser too
Once you sign in, you can open the map, people and chats on a big screen. Your position comes only from your phone — the computer neither sends nor stores it.
Open TripSnail in your browserFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How much does TripSnail cost?
Nothing. TripSnail is free, and the core features will stay free. Paid extras may come later.
Where does it work?
The app is made for the United Kingdom and Europe (EU and EEA) and speaks English, Polish and German. The map works in other countries too, but there we make no promises.
When will it be on the App Store and Google Play?
Soon. Right now there is a test version for Android, installed from a file.
Is it only for vanlife?
No. TripSnail connects travellers of every kind: campers and motorhomes, car and tent, motorbikes, bicycles, travelling by air and nomads.
Do I have to show where I am parked?
No. By default people see only a blurred zone, and one switch takes you off the map completely. You show your exact spot only to those you choose.
Ready for the road?
Install the Android test version or sign in to the account you created in the app.
App Store and Google Play — coming soon · 18+