Built by a Family, for Families
RestMap was created by a scientist dad and his family after years of adventures across multiple continents. We know the stress of not knowing where your next stop is.
Why We Built RestMap
After many family adventures across North America, Europe, and Oceania with our three kids, we learned something: finding a reliable restroom on the road shouldn't be a gamble.
Whether it's a toddler who can't wait, a teenager who's particular, or anyone managing a condition like IBS or Crohn's, the stress of not knowing what you're walking into is real. Google Maps tells you where bathrooms are. It doesn't tell you if they're any good.
"We built RestMap because we needed it ourselves. Every feature has been tested on real road trips with real kids."
What Makes RestMap Different
RestMap is designed to combine intelligence with privacy:
Our AI fuses all of this data to give you letter grades (A-F) for restroom quality, that helps you find quality stops along your route. But unlike other apps, all the AI runs on your device. Your location never leaves your phone. No account required. No tracking. No ads.
RestMap caches locations and ratings locally for offline access. No signal? No problem. Your cached locations and ratings are always available, even in remote areas with no cell service.
What We Believe
- Everyone deserves to travel with confidence. Whether you're a parent with young kids, someone managing a chronic condition, or an LGBTQ+ traveler looking for safe spaces, you shouldn't have to worry about bathroom access.
- Privacy is not optional. Your location data is sensitive. That's why everything runs on-device. We literally can't see where you go.
- Your ratings make us better. Your ratings help improve predictions for everyone. The more people contribute, the smarter RestMap becomes.
- Transparency over perfection. When we don't have enough data, we say so. We'd rather show "Needs More Data" than guess wrong.
About the Team
RestMap was built by a scientist dad and his family. With three kids (ages 11, 9, and 5) and a homeschooling household, travel is how we learn. Together, we've explored North America, Europe, and the Pacific - always with a car seat, a stroller, and a mental map of every decent restroom along the way.
Our 11-year-old serves as RestMap's Chief Innovation and Testing Officer. Every feature gets tested on real road trips before release. If it doesn't pass the kid test, it doesn't ship.
Why Trust RestMap
- AI-Scored from 6 Data Sources our algorithm fuses human-contributed data from OpenStreetMap, Refuge Restrooms, Apple Maps, Open Charge Map, brand reliability patterns, and users like you.
- Open Data Foundation built on OpenStreetMap, the Wikipedia of maps, contributed to by millions worldwide.
- Refuge Restrooms Data incorporating 15,000+ inclusive restrooms from Refuge Restrooms data for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Tested by Our Family on thousands of miles of road trips across three continents.
Available In
RestMap currently covers the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and France, with more countries coming soon.
Ready to Travel with Confidence?
Download RestMap free on the App Store. No account required.
