Been There
Know Before You Go. Travel Smarter, Stay Safer.
23 followers
Know Before You Go. Travel Smarter, Stay Safer.
23 followers
BeenThere is a community-driven travel platform focused on something most travel apps ignore: Travel Safety. What makes BeenThere different: 🌍 Community-powered Safety Index ✨ Honest highlight & lowlight from people who’ve actually been there 🧭 Insider tips from real travelers ⚠️ Scam alerts & safety precautions 📍 Optional real-time location awareness 👣 Solo & female traveler safety insights Because travellers deserve more than ratings They deserve to know how safe a place actually feels.
This is the 2nd launch from Been There. View more
BeenThere
Launched this week
After finishing #15 on Product Hunt in May, we built the official BeenThere iOS app from scratch!
Most travel apps tell you where to go, but never how safe the neighborhood is. BeenThere brings real peace of mind:
• Street-level Community Safety Index
• Real-time in-app safety alerts as you explore
• Dedicated ratings for solo & female travelers
• Honest highlights, lowlights & scam precautions
• Peaked at #33 in Travel on App Store in 24 hours!
Free on iOS. Know before you go. Stay Safer.
Free
Launch Team
Hey Product Hunt community! 👋
I'm Farhan, solo founder of BeenThere.
Back in May, I introduced an early web prototype here on Product Hunt and was blown away when it finished as #15 Product of the Day.
Following that launch, the response went far beyond what I expected — from encouraging messages on LinkedIn and the YC Co-Founder network, to BeenThere being featured across independent travel blogs in Asia, the US, and Europe.
That global validation proved one thing: travelers genuinely need a platform that prioritizes safety. So over the past few months, I spent every day turning that early concept into a high-performance native iOS app built from scratch.
Why BeenThere?
"Because travellers deserve more than ratings — they deserve to know how safe a place actually feels." 🌍
When planning a trip, traditional platforms give you thousands of reviews on hotel beds and restaurant menus. Yet, the most critical question remains unanswered: Is this neighborhood actually safe to explore?
At BeenThere, I built a community-driven travel platform focused on the one thing most travel apps ignore: Travel Safety.
What makes BeenThere different?
• 🌍 Community-Powered Safety Index — Street-level safety ratings computed from real explorers on the ground.
• 👣 Solo & Female Traveler Insights — Tailored safety metrics designed specifically for solo and female backpackers.
• ⚠️ Scam Alerts & Precautions — Firsthand advice to help you spot and avoid common tourist traps.
• ✨ Honest Highlights & Lowlights — Unfiltered destination feedback from people who have actually been there (no sponsored influencer fluff).
• 🧭 Insider Local Tips — Navigate unfamiliar streets with confidence.
• 📍 Optional Real-Time Location Awareness — Instant safety awareness right as you explore.
Travel smarter. Stay safer. Know before you go.
BeenThere recently launched on the App Store and peaked at #33 on the Travel charts in our first 24 hours. The iOS app is live and free to download.
Would love for you to give it a spin! 🚀
I'm here to answer questions and listen to your feedback.
hey farhan, congrats on beenthere! we're launching benson today too: https://www.producthunt.com/products/benson-2. hope the launch goes well.
@dougsilkstone1 Thank you for your support Doug .
Also congratulations to you on the launch of benson. GoodLuck!