VoiceMap: Audio Tours & Guides v14.4.4

AudioGuide

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About this app

The VoiceMap app effectively solves the problem of navigating unfamiliar cities by providing high-quality, location-based audio tours and guides, making it an excellent resource for travelers. It stands out in the Travel And Local category due to its extensive coverage of over 500 cities worldwide, including major destinations like London, NYC, and Paris. Compared to alternatives, VoiceMap's user-friendly interface and lack of ads enhance the user experience. However, the app's reliance on in-app purchases for premium content may deter some users.

Pros

With over 100,000 downloads and an excellent 4.5-star rating, VoiceMap has demonstrated its value to a significant user base, indicating a high level of social proof and user satisfaction.
The app's developer, AudioGuide, has a professional website and provides a clear contact email, suggesting a commitment to user support and transparency.
VoiceMap's offline capability allows users to access tours without internet connectivity, making it a practical choice for travelers in areas with limited data coverage.
The absence of ads ensures an uninterrupted user experience, and the app's in-app purchase model, although potentially limiting, offers users the flexibility to choose which tours to buy.
Regular updates, as evidenced by the recent version 14.4.4 release, indicate the developer's ongoing effort to improve and expand the app's features and content.

Cons

The in-app purchase model, with prices ranging from $0.99 to $99.99 per item, might be perceived as expensive by some users, potentially limiting access to premium content for budget-conscious travelers.
Although VoiceMap does not request any permissions, the lack of transparency about what data might be collected through the app's interaction with its servers could raise privacy concerns for some users.
The app's requirement for Android 7.0 or higher might exclude users with older devices, limiting its accessibility to a broader audience.
Some users might find the app's content limited in certain regions or prefer more interactive features, which could be a drawback compared to more comprehensive travel guide apps.

Best for: The ideal user for VoiceMap is a tech-savvy traveler, likely between the ages of 25 and 50, who values independent exploration and is looking for a convenient, high-quality, and offline-capable guide to navigate unfamiliar cities, with a medium to high budget for travel accessories and willing to pay for premium content that enhances their travel experience.

Developer Description

Walks and drives in 500 cities inc. London, NYC, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Prague

Experience the magic of GPS audio walks, cycles, drives and even boat rides with VoiceMap self-guided tours in almost 500 destinations worldwide.

VoiceMap tours are like podcasts that move with you, to tell stories about what you’re seeing right now. They're produced by insightful local storytellers, including journalists, filmmakers, novelists, podcasters, and tour guides. Sir Ian McKellen has even created a tour.

Why use VoiceMap?

• Explore at your own pace instead of being herded along in a group. Start and stop tours whenever you like, to grab a drink or take in the view, then tap Resume to pick up exactly where you left off.
• Focus on your surroundings, not the screen. With automatic GPS playback, you can just tap on Start and let VoiceMap guide you.
• Avoid expensive roaming fees or fiddly connection issues. After you download a tour, VoiceMap works offline and includes an offline map.
• Enjoy tours as many times as you like, both in your destination and with your feet up, at home. Virtual Playback turns every tour into a podcast or audio book.
• Extend your attention span with indoor tours that help you make the most of your time at a growing range of museums and art galleries around the world.
• With over 1,500 free and paid tours in 70 plus countries, VoiceMap offers huge variety. There are over 100 tours in London alone!

Press:
“High-quality self-guided walking tours...Narrated by local experts, they provide insight into corners of the city sometimes overlooked by regular guided tours.”
Lonely Planet

“We may be biased, but could there be anything more helpful than having a journalist in your pocket when touring a new city? How about a historian, a novelist or just a really passionate local? VoiceMap culls city-specific stories from them all and fits them neatly into walking tours.”
New York Times

Privacy

Given that VoiceMap does not request any permissions, the primary concern lies in the data that might be collected through the app's server interactions, such as location data and purchase history. Users should be aware of the app's privacy policy and consider the implications of sharing personal data. To maintain privacy, users can review the app's privacy policy on the developer's website and adjust their device settings accordingly.

Tips

For the best experience, users should download tours before traveling to ensure offline access, and consider purchasing tours in advance to plan their itinerary effectively. Additionally, exploring the app's settings can help optimize performance and data usage, especially for users with limited storage or data plans.

What's New

Updates, bug fixes and overall optimisation

In-app purchases

$0.99 - $99.99 per item

Version Information

Version: 14.4.4
Downloads: 100K+
Updated on: Jan 7, 2026
Released: Feb 22, 2015
Requires: Android 7.0

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VoiceMap: Audio Tours & Guides users say on Google Play

★★★★★

Dave Noble

My first try at VoiceMap, was most enjoyable and informative, well worth the cost. I suspect that if this hadn't been an option, we'd have visited the castle, had a pint in one of the pubs and headed home. We'd have missed many of the most important aspects to the history of the town, which is only something and app like this can provide. it's on my phone now, there's many more towns and cities in the UK, let alone anywhere else. Wish I'd have thought about it, brilliant idea!

★★★★

Danielle Brown

I loved this tour! The narrator had a great voice and I could feel the love she has for the city. I do wish there was a little more detailed history and information about earlier black history but the location prompted narration was flawless and clear. 100% recommend this tour to anyone!

★★★

John Gray

Did Funchal walk. gave a good sense of the city and its history but a bit lightweight and some rather blantant advertising of particular wine and candy stores

★★

Richard Williams

I’ve used this twice for guided runs as this was the required platform. Both times were difficult. Steps sometimes skip, GPS gets lost (and sometimes says you’re off course when you’re not), so you must constantly check the map. Last time, it crashed completely half way around. Fortunately, I’d preloaded the route onto my Garmin, so I managed to finish the run without the audio (a shame, as the audio was well done and it was more difficult without voice). I wouldn't choose to use this app.

★

Anne Frank

Purchased self guided tour for Metarie Cemetery. Downloaded app, and the tour map and all related files downloaded as well. Enabled notifications and location but the tour WOULD. NOT. START. upon arrival. It said it started, but it didn't. And when I told it to resume, it wouldn't. Waste of money and space. I ended up just using Google Maps to find the tombs I wanted to see.