Spotted by Locals travel guide App Reviews

I discovered spotted by locals by chance, but after that, I simply became used to check it: every time I travel somewhere I look for the corresponding city guide. Its very useful since the guides are written from people that actually live the city they talk about, so I discovered original spots. Spotters tips can help you to experiment the real spirit of a city when you travel and the app is very pragmatic thanks to the maps. I love the fact that I can find really fast all the spots close to me. I definitely love it

Im a foodie and when I have to discover a new city I love to taste also its foodie side. Its not so simple to find interesting addresses (especially something new and different) and after using many guides and app, I can therefore affirm there is no better landmark of Spotted by Locals for my travels.

A friend of mine talked me about this app and... it definitely will become the ultimate guide during my travels! Easy, authentic and offline. More than I expected.

I do all the trip planning for the trips my wife and I take, and its been years since we have been to Europe. I was so happy to find this app as I use all the usual websites to find restaurants, shops and bars we should go to. But, we havent ever gone this far away before. Its so nice to have recommendations for some huge travel cities so I dont have to worry about just going to the tourist traps and we can try to blend with the locals in different cities!

A fun app. Definitely worth the purchase for offline accessibility!

I have been using the Frankfurt guide for two weeks now and have found it to be wonderful. Every recommendation has been spot on. The map feature is amazingly helpful. It has just the right amount of information about each place, e.g., hours, average costs, location. It also has a great range of places to check out. You will not be disappointed.

Ive travelled to over 80 countries and used all sorts of apps, blogs, etc. But this is the best Ive found for authentically exploring a city over time. Even if you will only be there a few nights, still worth the cost just to use a few great insider tips. Ive used it for over a year in Barcelona to find great food, sights, and shopping. And I keep using it constantly. The recommendations are off the tourist trail and are not some sort of paid advertising. This app is the real deal! Buy it not only for your next vacation, but for the city you live in...you will be amazed at what you discover in your own town!

When the app actually works, its great. Ive used the recommendations and havent been disappointed yet. However, lately it seems like 80% of the time the app wont work. It will open, but if I try to click on a guide that Ive previously purchased, nothing happens. Also, why does the app need my location always? Or at all?

I typically travel 15-20 countries each year and consider Spotted by Locals my must-have guide. Their recommendations are excellent, particularly when you tire of the standard tourist recommendations. From great dress shops in Paris to unknown former prisons in Tallinn and lovely cafes in San Francisco, they will help you feel more like a local. (Also, the app support is top notch!)

Great app, but why does it need to track my location at all times??? Why not add the simple solution to only track location while in use? Drains my battery like a Saigon hooker!

Why does it require Location Services ON when the app is suppose to be able to work OFFLINE? I purchased Chicago and since it requires Location ON, I went to Location services to try to turn it on but it it not listed under LOCATION SERVICES app list. So I simply toggled the actual Location services OFF/ON that would apply to ALL the app but no success of the app ever working. POS!

Definitely worth a download- awesome to have an offline map of the city in your pocket plus the places are mostly all awesome

The Spotted by Locals apps are the best way to avoid the cliches and instead visit a city through a local lens. Shops, restaurants, off-the-beaten path sights and other attractions are plotted on a map of the city along with write ups for easy reference and an insider perspective. They are indispensable for tourists and locals alike!

For a young traveller like myself, I dont just want to do all the big "must-dos" in any place I go. I want to know what it is that makes a place special and gives it its unique flavour, and the best way to do so is to do as the locals do. Spotted by Locals collects hundreds of locally-recommended places around the globe so you know what kind of stuff the people who live in these places are doing, and can get in on the action and away from the crowds. There are brilliant food, drink, and activity recommendations, all written by people who love their city, and want to share it with others. Awesome concept and app!

Easy to use and awesome app, would recommend it for any type of traveller or backpacker!

I have actually lived in Paris for a long time but I don’t always have time to keep up on cool new places, so I love to look at Spotted by locals to get ideas on where to go and new things to do Thanks! I can’t wait to us S potted by Locals next time I visit a new city as well - I know it will make me feel like I live there!

It has so many features to find different places to go! Definitely download it!

Works fine in general, only with some minor glitches. Most importantly, at 0.99 per city, the pricing is much more sensible. Edit: Ive noticed that the prices went up to 3.99, this is quite disappointing. Also, links to other spots mentioned in an article open in safari instead of taking you to the respective article within the app. One star down!

I was expecting something well done and defined for the $3.99 Really low quality for the maps as well the information. Got lots to improve - I do not think Ill buy another map other than the one I just bought.

At $3.99 per city I deleted the app in < 1 minute!