# Discover Pompeii — Pompeii audio guide & map

> Offline audio guide and map for exploring Pompeii ruins. (iPhone/iPad app by Fabio Sanna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-pompeii/id1392934511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fabio Sanna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435609738)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 234 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-pompeii/id1392934511/reviews.md

## What is Discover Pompeii?

Discover Pompeii is an offline audio guide and map for visiting Pompeii at your own pace.

Explore Pompeii with audio guides, written explanations, and a clear map that helps you move between the main ruins and must-see places.

Why choose Discover Pompeii:
Audio guides for the most important places in Pompeii
An offline map to orient yourself more easily on site
A flexible self-guided visit without groups or fixed schedules
Practical support before and during your day in the archaeological site

Whether you want a simple Pompeii audio guide, a Pompeii map, or a practical companion for your visit to Pompei, Discover Pompeii helps you explore with more clarity and less stress.

## Key features

- Offline audio guides
- Interactive map
- Self-guided tours
- Written explanations
- Practical visit support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Pompeii Audio Guide | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pompeii Audioguide | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Discover Pompeii?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💰 Cost-effective alternative
- 🗺️ Useful map and navigation
- 💡 Informative content
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Works offline (sometimes)
- 🏠 Highlights visited places
- 💧 Shows water fountains

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent GPS issues
- 💸 Paid content not always accessible
- 😵 Confusing Italian/English names
- 😩 Repetitive/dry content
- 🚫 No visual aids
- 😵‍💫 Poor audio quality/narration
- 📉 Free trial limitations
- ❌ App crashes/freezes
- 🔌 Requires constant screen on
- 📍 Inaccurate location tracking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- GPS signal lost or inaccurate
- App goes to a black screen
- Cannot purchase full version
- Buy link not working
- App disconnects from location
- GPS locks up and doesn't move
- Map not working
- App shows old location
- App crashes when zooming or rotating map
- App does not work offline as advertised
- GPS indicator is slow and rarely correct
- App needs to be restarted to re-pin GPS
- Audio stops and goes back to the start
- Screen turns white after returning to app

**Most requested features**

- Add house numbers to the map
- Include Italian place names alongside English
- Add a compass feature
- Allow saving locations in advance
- Provide more historical context and community life details
- Add an option to build an itinerary
- Make visual aids available
- Improve audio narration quality and speed
- Indicate recommended places to visit
- Add entrance locations for different sites
- Allow map rotation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-pompeii/id1392934511/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Grauenhafter Audioguide

*2026-04-03*

Die App an sich ist super, technisch einwandfrei. 
Aber der Audioguide ist grauenhaft. Es ist eine computergenerierte Stimmt, die einen von Computer übersetzten Text vorließt. Voller Fehler und sinnloser Informationen. 
Nehmt lieber den offiziellen Audioguide den es vor Ort zum ausleihen gibt.

### 2/5 — Mid

*2025-09-19*

Some of the content was useless (there were a million “this is one of the best houses in Pompeii”) or included too much judgment or opinion instead of facts. Fountain locations are inaccurate and it would be great if you could save locations in advance. Some of it was interesting/ helpful but I would not recommend.

### 2/5 — Soldi buttati

*2025-07-13, version 24.10.07*

L’app andava in crash , perdeva il segnale gps e mancano molte zone nella mappa di Pompei , praticamente dopo averla usata per circa un ora sono dovuto tornare all’ingresso e acquistare due guide audio . Soldi buttati . Voglio il rimborso

### 1/5 — Disappointment

*2024-04-06*

When testing the trial version all worked well ( decided in Torca - Amalfi coast a few hours before departing to Pompei to buy the full audio content) but when opening the App in Pompei only a black screen was showing up- no matter where I was in this big area. So 8 Euros for nothing as we have no left this beautiful scenery- and in my lifetime I mostly will not return again… :-(!

**Developer response:** Hello, I'm very sorry for this inconvenience. I realize this review is old, but I wanted to reassure everyone that this rare but disruptive glitch has definitely been fixed.

### 1/5 — Can’t buy full version

*2023-10-03*

Could not buy the full version of the app

**Developer response:** Hello, unfortunately  in Pompeii you might have a bad internet coverage which might make paying difficult in rare cases, so it's better to finalise your purchase in the hotel

### 1/5 — Waste of a download

*2023-09-28*

Plays 2 minutes of audio with the “Free Trial”, despite being billed as a free app. And then will not actually let you PAY to get past the paywall. AVOID unless you want to waste your time and end up swimming up stream past huge tour groups.

**Developer response:** Discover Pompeii is a free app with in app purchases, unfortunately in Pompeii you might have a bad internet coverage which might make paying difficult in rare cases,  so it's better to finalise your purchase in the hotel

### 2/5 — Near miss

*2023-09-24, version 23.04.26*

Could have been good if the buy link actually worked, as it was it just wasted a lot of my time.

### 5/5 — Ok

*2023-08-26, version 23.04.26*

Geolocalizzazione e spiegazioni complete. Mi sono trovata bene. Ho utilizzato questa app dopo avere tentato di utilizzare la guida ufficiale che nel mio caso dava troppi problemi. Consigliata!

### 5/5 — 2023, app works fantastic

*2023-07-12*

Title

### 1/5 — What a waste of money

*2023-06-05*

Canadian review… ZERO stars if it was possible. I did a ton of research before going as we didn’t want to do a tour or pay for a private guide, read the reviews and thought, ok, worth a try for the price. It wasn’t. It didn’t place where we were in Pompeii, so the only way to attempt to use it was to guess where you were and try to find that specific site in the app. About 30 minutes in, we just used the crappy printed map we got with our ticket which was not great, but way better than the app. If you are serious about information, I would suggest you hire a private guide out front. We watched several youtube videos on Pompeii before we left which honestly was the best thing I could recommend. Then when you get there you can see first hand what you learned and watched in the videos. Then when you get back, watch them again if you want a refresh, but don’t waste a cent on this app. Side note… GPS in Rome/Pompeii is not reliable and incredibly frustrating. We experienced this as well as many other tourists we spoke with. Take some old fashioned paper maps with you just incase.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. GPS coverage in Pompeii can indeed be unreliable at times, which unfortunately affects all location-based apps. That said, we've since made improvements to the app, including better recovery times for the GPS once it's again available.

## Frequently asked questions about Discover Pompeii

### What does Discover Pompeii do?

This app provides an offline audio guide and map to help you explore the ruins of Pompeii. It offers audio commentary, written explanations, and a map to navigate the main attractions and important sites at your own pace.

### What are the key features of Discover Pompeii?

Key features include audio guides for significant locations, an offline map for easy navigation on-site, and the flexibility of a self-guided visit without fixed schedules or groups. It also offers practical support for your visit.

### Is Discover Pompeii free to use?

The app is free to download and offers some features. However, it utilizes in-app purchases for full access to all audio guides and content, allowing you to choose what you want to unlock for your visit.

### Can I use Discover Pompeii without an internet connection?

Yes, a primary feature of this app is its offline functionality. You can download the audio guides and map beforehand, allowing you to use them without an internet connection once you are at the Pompeii archaeological site.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for independent travelers and tourists visiting Pompeii who want to explore the ancient city at their own pace. It's perfect for those who prefer not to join guided tours and want a comprehensive, yet flexible, way to learn about the site.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.08.07 — 2026-08-08

Discover Pompeii now has clearer store text and stronger Pompeii destination naming. The offline map and audio guide are easier to understand before your visit.

### 26.03.30 — 2026-04-01

Discover Pompeii now has clearer store text and stronger Pompeii destination naming. The offline map and audio guide are easier to understand before your visit.

### 25.09.01 — 2025-09-04

We’ve improved stability and fixed some bugs to make your experience even smoother.  
Discover Colosseum & Roman Forum is now available in Italian and German!

### 24.10.07 — 2024-10-10

Interfaccia: Abbiamo migliorato l'app per offrirti un'esperienza di navigazione più intuitiva e piacevole mentre esplori Pompei.

Stabilità GPS migliorata: Esplora senza intoppi grazie ai grandi miglioramenti nella stabilità del GPS, per non perdere mai l'orientamento.

Correzione di bug: Abbiamo eliminato diversi bug per garantirti un’esperienza più fluida e senza problemi.

### 24.02.06 — 2024-02-05

Exciting news! Our latest version of Discover Pompeii comes with various improvements and bug fixes, ensuring a smoother and enhanced experience.

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