# Atlas Obscura Travel Guide — user reviews > 222 indexed App Store user reviews of Atlas Obscura Travel Guide by Atlas Obscura, Inc, rated 4.80/5 from 9,669 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlas-obscura-travel-guide/id1563250221/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atlas-obscura-travel-guide/id1563250221.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8,801 · 4★ 547 · 3★ 164 · 2★ 49 · 1★ 108 ## What do users think of Atlas Obscura Travel Guide? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Great for travel and discovering unique places - 👍 Helpful for finding interesting local spots - 📍 Useful map and location features - 🗺️ Comprehensive database of obscure destinations - 💡 Innovative concept for exploring the world **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app performance - ⏱️ Slow loading times and crashes - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🤔 Unintuitive and difficult to navigate - 📍 Inaccurate location tracking and marking **Commonly reported bugs** - Login button not functioning - Inability to allow location access - Inconsistent display of visited/want to go places - Map pins difficult to accurately select - App forgetting previously visited locations **Most requested features** - Option to use Apple Maps instead of Google Maps - Better syncing between app and website accounts - Improved search and filtering capabilities - iPad-optimized version of the app - Ability to add custom locations and submit new places ## Newest reviews (14 of 222) ### 2/5 — Great site; lousy app *2026-08-31, version 1.19.0* I went round and round when I attempted to create an account on the Atlas Obscura app. Even after finally beating the gremlins, I was met with no fields everywhere. No map; no history of my visited sites nor any ability to create them. I will enjoy the information and insights while cringing at the effort it takes. ### 3/5 — Needs improving *2026-08-28, version 1.19.0* The concept is really neat, but I can’t access my private lists that I created. It defeats the purpose if I can’t access the list I made to see what places I’ve saved. You also can’t add places on the map using the mobile app. ### 4/5 — W app *2026-08-20, version 1.19.0* Theres nothing wrong with this website except i cant seem to find the “add place” button ### 2/5 — Website great; app TERRIBLE *2026-08-19, version 1.19.0* The interface is poorly thought out (UX specialists exist for a reason). Features are lacking. The features they DO have don’t ever work. I can’t believe they still haven’t fixed these things that have been broken for years. For a crowd-sourced site, they make it impossible to edit, make corrections, or even add a tip. Why do you have a button to add a tip if you can’t actually submit it? And again that’s been broken for years. Do yourself a favor and just use the website. ### 3/5 — Issue *2026-08-12, version 1.18.0* This is a high-quality site but it’s not allowing me to login with my credentials so I’m frustrated ### 2/5 — Misleading *2026-08-04, version 1.18.0* It should be named the landmark atlas. All of the blips on the map are known historical sites. Yeah sure outsiders might not know about them but a quick google screening could give you all of these places if you’re a traveler. I thought this app was about the rare and obscure. Old unused roads and decaying buildings / infrastructure that tell stories of old ways. Old stone building frames telling stories of past settlers and their journeys. Old roads and bridges which give explanation to how a community worked 200+ years ago ### 3/5 — A bit glitchy *2026-08-02, version 1.18.0* The app worked alright when I first downloaded it, but it’s logged me out three times today. Also, the feature to report a location as permanently closed is not working, which is a bummer, because I keep running across locations that are empty storefronts. ### 4/5 — Good and frustrating *2026-07-31, version 1.18.0* Love the idea of finding the odd spots wherever I go. I enjoy the off the beaten path places. However, do not expect the app to be accurate. I tried to suggest an edit of something I know for a fact to be wrong and the submit button does not work. So I tried adding it as a tip. The Tip submit button does not work either. ### 3/5 — Great app, but lots of bugs *2026-07-30, version 1.18.0* Amazing app with tons of interesting locations. App is very buggy though. ### 2/5 — A bit disappointed *2026-07-03, version 1.16.0* I’ve been so looking forward to finding an app that actually is pretty decent. This app has a great concept unfortunately it does not give you the option of setting your location and mileage for distance for anything that is within your area. Most of the things that I have come across are over 1000 miles ### 2/5 — Places submitted. Never respond slow app *2026-06-18, version 1.16.0* I’ve sent in multiple places with photos and websites. No response. Really disappointing. They also reject things [ ie abandoned hotel on an island) but choose stupid things that are about as obscure as white bread. What this app needs is better vetting, better responses and at least one person that could answer email. And. Make it faster. Load time is really bad. From NYC to Prague. It’s too slow. ### 3/5 — No app support at all *2026-05-24, version 1.16.0* I downloaded this the other day because my passion is taking road trips down back roads, and finding New places. Downloading the app. I had a couple of places that I wanted to add and it would not allow me to update. I sent feedback emails twice and still no response. What’s the use if you can’t follow up with your support….. ### 2/5 — Мало объектов *2026-05-03* Не интересно ### 2/5 — Website great; app TERRIBLE *2026-03-25, version 1.16.0* The interface is poorly thought out (UX specialists exist for a reason). Features are lacking. The features they DO have don’t ever work. I can’t believe they still haven’t fixed these things that have been broken for years. Do yourself a favor and just use the website. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Atlas Obscura *2026-08-29, version 1.19.0* Not accurate ### 1/5 — Still broken *2026-07-13, version 1.18.0* Their map shows me nothing making nearly worthless. ### 1/5 — Nothing loads *2026-05-01, version 1.16.0* I can’t get anything to load on either the app or the website. Search function comes up with nothing and the map has points on it, but the entries are blank when you click on them ### 1/5 — Bugado *2026-04-22* Para iphone está pessimo, não funciona login e tudo está em preto ou branco sem contexto ou conteúdo ### 1/5 — Unintuitive App *2026-04-06, version 1.16.0* I love Atlas Obscura, but this app sucks azz. It lacks a search bar so I can’t look up places I want to go to, so what is the point? What a huge disappointment ### 1/5 — Will not work on my device *2026-03-28, version 1.16.0* Just never loads ### 1/5 — Cannot add POI *2026-02-13, version 1.15.0* As per the FAQ, there is no drop pin. ### 1/5 — Useless app *2025-12-27* As former user of the app everplaces and actually participating as local guide on Google maps I wanted to find a replacement for the shut down everplaces. So I downloaded this app, made a profile, and now I’m looking for a way to add a place. I see there are hardly any places listed in my hometown, so I put in my favorite exclusive steakhouse, which is not found, and now I am sitting here over this app, scratching my head trying to figure out how to add this not listed place. There is no link to click, there is no + to click, there is no add place. I also did a search on Google how to add places and they’re a link is pointed out which is not shown to me. So after losing quite a bit of my hair I decided to come here and leave my review. ### 1/5 — Directions doesn’t work *2025-06-28, version 1.9.0* I tap “get directions” repeatedly and nothing happens. Tried in multiple locations. Without a functional nav it’s hard to see the value add. ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-06-26, version 1.9.0* This app is hard to use ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing app!! *2026-08-15, version 1.18.0* Amazing app ### 5/5 — Want to see the world but can’t afford the cost? *2026-08-12, version 1.18.0* Atlas Obscura is a wonderful quick trip away from anything that may be bothering you. While waiting for the dentist or other appointments, let your mind wander. I wish my phone app had a feature that could let me search for a location I once visited and if AO had been there, I could see it once again. ### 5/5 — Great for adventurers *2026-08-11, version 1.18.0* I’ve always wanted an app like this ### 5/5 — The Most Interesting App! *2026-08-03, version 1.18.0* It made my trip to Venice WAY cooler ### 5/5 — Love this app *2026-05-28, version 1.16.0* I love this app!! I always find so many awesome hidden gems and I found out about it on Delta Air Lines flight when I had logged into their wifi- they were promoting ### 5/5 — Itchy feet *2026-05-24, version 1.16.0* Adored the site for many years. However the app would be more enjoyable if it expanded to fit an iPad screen. My old eyes aren’t what they used to be. ### 5/5 — Fun Travels *2026-05-14, version 1.16.0* I love this app. I discovered it a few years ago when I planning a hiking trip with my grandson. Since then, I’ve found dozens of unique and interesting places to take the kids. Even added a few of my own. I’d give it more than 5 stars if I could. ### 5/5 — My go to App *2026-02-19, version 1.15.0* Traveling in my van since 2021 full time and this app has provided my 5 years of fun. I tell everyone I know that they need to use it. I even enjoy it oversees. ### 5/5 — Great Planner *2026-02-09, version 1.15.0* Great way to plan trips to see the unusual. ### 5/5 — Awesome trip extras *2026-02-05, version 1.15.0* Any trip to a new town I pull up Atlas Obscura to find those unique little trip finds --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*