# America's Lighthouses — A Guide for Lighthouse Lovers

> Comprehensive guide to over 800 US lighthouses with GPS and historical data. (iPhone/iPad app by PVI Maine LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-lighthouses/id1543389666 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PVI Maine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/384927995)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 75 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 144 MB
- Released: 2020-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-lighthouses/id1543389666/reviews.md

## What is America's Lighthouses?

America’s Lighthouses

Discover the lighthouses that have guided mariners along America’s coasts, rivers and Great Lakes for generations.

America’s Lighthouses is an interactive guide to 776 lighthouses throughout the United States. From famous landmarks such as Portland Head Light and Cape Hatteras to remote offshore lights and forgotten towers, the app puts an extraordinary collection of American maritime history in your pocket.

EXPLORE THE LIGHTHOUSES

Browse lighthouses across the country on an interactive map or select an individual state to explore its lights. Search by lighthouse name, switch between map and list views, and filter the collection by whether a lighthouse still exists, remains active, or has been visited.

Each lighthouse is plotted at its location and accompanied by a photograph whenever one is available. Tap a lighthouse to see its details, location and history.

DISCOVER THEIR STORIES

Lighthouses are more than towers with lights. They are stories of shipwrecks, storms, engineering, isolation, lifesaving and the people who kept the lights burning.

America’s Lighthouses includes historical information describing why each light was established, important events in its history, and what has become of it today.

See whether the lighthouse still exists and whether its light remains active. Learn about towers that were rebuilt, relocated, automated, abandoned or preserved—and discover the remarkable variety of structures that have served as American aids to navigation.

PLAN YOUR VISITS

Found a lighthouse you want to see?

View its exact location on the map and use Directions to help get there. Explore nearby lights and turn a weekend trip, vacation or coastal drive into a lighthouse adventure.

KEEP YOUR OWN BEACON LOG

America’s Lighthouses isn't just a reference—it can become your personal lighthouse journal.

Record the lighthouses you’ve visited, save the date of each visit and add your own notes and memories. Your Beacon Log keeps a running count of your progress nationally or within an individual state.

Visited 41 of Maine’s 69 lights? Twenty-eight of California’s 44? More than 500 across the country?

The app keeps track for you.

SEARCH, FILTER AND EXPLORE

Want to find a particular lighthouse? Search for it by name.

Want to see only lighthouses you haven't visited? Filter your Beacon Log.

Want to find historic towers that still exist but are no longer active? Filter by Active and Exists status.

Or simply open the map and start exploring.

FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES LIGHTHOUSES

Whether you visit them, photograph them, climb them, collect them, study their history, seek them out from the water, or simply enjoy discovering these remarkable landmarks, America’s Lighthouses gives you a new way to explore them.

There are 776 lights waiting to be discovered.

How many have you seen?

## Key features

- Over 800 US lighthouse listings
- Exact GPS coordinates
- Satellite map view
- Navigation guides
- Historical reference material
- Personal notes feature
- Track visited lighthouses

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/americas-lighthouses/id1543389666/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2025-05-25*

Missing lighthouses. Horrible interface.

### 5/5 — Great app so far.

*2024-02-25*

How for more lighthouses in other countries.

### 1/5 — Missing lighthouses

*2024-02-05*

This app is missing some Lake Michigan lighthouses. I was also recording a visit to a lighthouse in Mackinaw City Michigan and it crashes consistently every time I try to record it.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-10-02*

This app does not let you select whether have visited the lighthouse or not. It shows the option, but everything is disabled. I need a refund. This app should be discontinued.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2023-05-15*

Low quality product. Lighthouse pictures were taken with an android, at best. I had expected quality photos. I would give this a ‘0’ if possible.

## Frequently asked questions about America's Lighthouses

### What is the short name for America's Lighthouses?

The short name for America's Lighthouses is 'America's Lighthouses'.

### How many lighthouses are included in America's Lighthouses?

America's Lighthouses documents over 800 lighthouses located along the Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes, Gulf coasts, and inland waterways of the United States.

### What information does America's Lighthouses provide for each lighthouse?

For each lighthouse, the app provides exact GPS coordinates, on-line reference material, and allows users to view them using built-in satellite maps and navigation guides.

### Can I track which lighthouses I've visited with America's Lighthouses?

Yes, the app allows you to track which lighthouses you have visited and when, making it a great tool for documenting your explorations.

### What devices is America's Lighthouses compatible with?

America's Lighthouses is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices.

### How much does America's Lighthouses cost?

America's Lighthouses is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### How often is America's Lighthouses updated?

The app was last updated on July 31, 2023, with the latest version being 2.00. This indicates regular updates to maintain and improve the application.

### What is the age rating for America's Lighthouses?

America's Lighthouses has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in lighthouses.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 4.00 — 2026-08-18

America’s Lighthouses has been extensively updated!

• Complete lighthouse histories and current status, including whether each light is active and still exists
• Beautiful new lighthouse imagery
• Improved user interface and navigation
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.00 — 2023-07-31

Visited Lighthouses now appear as Green, while others appear Red.  Statistics on how many lighthouses can be found in a State appear in the top right corner  . . . along with how many the app user has visit.  Improved interface with an on main screen State spinner.

### 1.02 — 2020-12-11

No release notes.

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