# Alston Explorer — North Pennines family trails

> Interactive family trails for exploring historic Alston and its past. (iPhone/iPad app by Flo-Culture.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alston-explorer/id1457993686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flo-Culture](https://appshunter.io/developer/669451510)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alston-explorer/id1457993686/reviews.md

## What is Alston Explorer?

This app will help you explore Alston in the North Pennines AONB and discover more about its past.

Made for families who like exploring together.

Key features: 
 - Help Tassie and her trusty squirrel companion, Fletcher, discover more about historic Alston.
 - Tackle tasks & collect rewards.  Create your avatar and unlock extra decorations as you collect points. 
 - Explore historic Alston, discover the stories local people like to share.
 - Audio stories, old photos, images and films bring the past to life.
 - View stories before you visit, but beware – you need to visit Alston to unlock the tasks and collect rewards!
 - Find your way with easy-to-follow trails on offline maps.
- Works offline, so no worries about poor connections!

Download our free app and start exploring. It’s fun and easy to use.

## Key features

- Interactive family trails
- Task completion and rewards
- Avatar customization
- Historical stories and media
- Offline maps
- Works offline

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alston-explorer/id1457993686/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I helped make the app

*2019-09-09*

I helped yeet

**Developer response:** Hi Explorer, Fletcher here. Thanks for all your help, you were awesome!

## Frequently asked questions about Alston Explorer

### What is Alston Explorer?

Alston Explorer is a free mobile application designed to help families discover the history of Alston in the North Pennines AONB through interactive trails and engaging content.

### Does Alston Explorer work offline?

Yes, Alston Explorer works offline. It provides easy-to-follow trails on offline maps, ensuring you can explore without worrying about poor mobile connections.

### What kind of content does Alston Explorer offer?

The app features audio stories, old photos, images, and films that bring the past to life. Users can also tackle tasks, collect rewards, and create avatars.

### Is Alston Explorer suitable for young children?

Alston Explorer is rated for ages 4 and up, making it suitable for families with young children. The interactive nature and reward system are designed to be engaging for a younger audience.

### How often is Alston Explorer updated?

The app was last updated on April 18, 2023, with version 1.0.4. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing maintenance and potential for future content additions.

### What devices support Alston Explorer?

Alston Explorer is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently listed as available for Android devices.

### Can I access all content before visiting Alston?

You can view stories before visiting Alston, but you need to be physically present in Alston to unlock the tasks and collect rewards within the app.

### Does Alston Explorer have ads?

No, Alston Explorer does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2023-04-18

- Added missing images
- UI correction

### 1.0.2 — 2023-03-09

- Updates to continue to provide the best experience.

### 1.0.1 — 2019-09-11

- some text was not okay so we changed it.
- performance improvements for the maps.
- squashed some bugs.

### 1.0 — 2019-08-25

No release notes.

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