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Corner Review
A social map for saving places from TikTok and Instagram and following friends' spots
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Fact-checked
- iOS
- Android
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
Corner suits people who save venues from TikTok and Instagram and want them on one map shared with friends; it is free and, per the developer, ad-free. The trade-offs: it collects phone number and birth date, its Google Play data safety entry says data isn't encrypted, the interface covers five languages and support is email only.
Best for: People who save cafes and shops they find on social media
Skip it if: Anyone who needs a web version or an older iPhone (the iOS app needs iOS 17)
Pros
- Free on iOS and Android, with no in-app purchases listed on the App Store
- Sharing a TikTok or Instagram link into the app turns it into a pin on the map
- App Store rating of 4.5/5 from 886 ratings
Cons
- The Google Play data safety section states that data isn't encrypted
- Requires phone number and birth date, and stores contacts if syncing is enabled
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- The developer says there are no ads, and the privacy notice says current location is not retained
More cons
- Interface in five languages only: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
- Support is email only, with no public help pages
Best for
- Friend groups who want to see each other's favourite spots
Skip it if
- Anyone unwilling to give a phone number and birth date at sign-up
Experience & key features
Corner is a social map app from Corner International, Inc., which its website places in New York. Users pin cafes, shops and bars to a personal map, build lists and follow friends to see what they save. Corner claims a community of 350k users across 400+ cities; that figure is the company's own.
Per the App Store and Google Play descriptions, sharing a TikTok or Instagram link into Corner turns it into a pin, and recommendations adjust to each user's saves and reviews. The developer also promises "no bots, no ads". The iOS app first appeared on the App Store on 10 August 2023 and is now at version 5.22.0; the Android app on Google Play shows 5K+ downloads.
The app is free, the App Store lists no in-app purchases and no paid tier is published, so there is no price to compare with rivals. The cost is data: sign-up requires a phone number and birth date, the App Store label records contacts and user content linked to the user, and the Google Play data safety section states that data isn't encrypted.
Google Maps and Apple Maps handle navigation; Corner focuses on saving, curating and sharing places within a circle of friends. For trip itineraries, Wanderlog is the closer fit. Corner works best when your friends use it too.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 11, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Free on the App Store and Google Play; the App Store listing shows no in-app purchases.
- Free plan limits
- Neither the website nor the App Store or Google Play listings publish a paid tier (checked 11 November 2026).
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
Not applicable: there is no paid plan.
Privacy
The privacy notice (last updated 9 August 2023) says Corner collects name, username, phone number and birth date at sign-up, and keeps profile details and photos users choose to upload on its servers. If users allow contact syncing, Corner stores other people's contact details. Current location is used to show the user on the map and, per the notice, is not collected or retained. The App Store privacy label lists data linked to the user: contact info, contacts, user content, identifiers, usage data and diagnostics. The developer's Google Play data safety section says no data is shared with third parties and users can request deletion, but also states that data isn't encrypted.
Corner alternatives
7.8/10Google Maps
The free all-rounder map: navigation, traffic, places and Gemini AI
7.5/10Apple Maps
Apple's built-in maps app: navigation, traffic, offline maps, privacy-first claims
Controversies & incidents
Issues documented by the press, regulators, courts or the vendor itself. Every item is sourced; unproven claims are labelled as allegations. Last researched: Nov 11, 2026
No significant controversies or incidents found in the sources we checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Corner free?
Yes. The app is free to download, and as of 11 November 2026 the App Store listing shows no in-app purchases.
Does Corner have an Android app?
Yes. Google Play lists "corner: curate & share places" by Corner International Inc., with 5K+ downloads, updated on 2 November 2026. There is no web version.
Does Corner store my location?
The privacy notice (9 August 2023) says current location is used to show you on the map and find nearby places, and is not collected or retained by Corner.
Which languages does Corner support?
The App Store lists English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Review evidence & sources6
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.5
- Features
- 6.5
- Value for money
- 7.5
- Performance
- 6.5
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
Saving a place takes one link share, and the App Store rating is 4.5/5. The interface covers five European languages, the iOS app needs iOS 17 or later, and there is no web version.
Why this score
It offers a personal map, lists, friend following, suggestions based on saves and reviews, and link import from TikTok and Instagram. Beyond saving and sharing places, no other tools such as trip itineraries are listed.
Why this score
Free, with no in-app purchases listed and, per the developer, no ads. There is no paid tier to compare.
Why this score
iOS version 5.22.0 shipped on 5 November 2026 and the Android app was updated on 2 November 2026, so both are actively maintained. No independent data on speed or stability was found.
Why this score
Support is by email only ([email protected]); the App Store listing has no support page and no public help documentation was found.
Why this score
The notice says current location is not retained, and Google Play lists no third-party sharing and a deletion option. But the app collects phone number and birth date, may store contacts, its data safety section says data isn't encrypted, and the notice has not been updated since 2023.
What users say
- Apple App Store (US)4.5/5 · 886
Sources
- Vendor-providedOfficial websiteNov 11, 2026
- Vendor-providedOfficial privacy noticeNov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store listingNov 11, 2026
- storeiTunes lookup API (App Store metadata)Nov 11, 2026
- storeApp Store developer pageNov 11, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 11, 2026
Specs & compatibility
Change history
- Feature.Version 5.22.0 released; release notes mention fixes and refinements.
- Feature.Android app updated on Google Play; release notes mention fixes and refinements.
- Launch.Corner first appears on the App Store (release date per the iTunes lookup API).
Full change history (4)
- Update.Last-updated date of the current privacy notice.
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