# Explorest - Photo Locations — Best Photo Spots!

> App for finding and navigating to exact photo locations globally. (iPhone/iPad app by Explorest Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Explorest Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227446331)
- Category: Travel, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,042 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 114 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332/reviews.md

## What is Explorest?

CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, CHICAGO, JAPAN, HAWAII, WASHINGTON, OREGON, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, QATAR, AUSTRIA, FRANCE, FINLAND, CHINA, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH KOREA, SHANGHAI & MICHIGAN PHOTO LOCATIONS. And many more destinations coming soon!

"Where was that photo taken?!" Explorest ignites inspiration and helps you explore the world’s greatest places shared by globally recognized photography and travel influencers (many of whom you’ll recognize from Instagram). From urban rooftops to mountain vistas, our Location Insights go deep, giving you access to precise GPS coordinates where the photographer stood, detailed directions on how to get there, best times to go, weather forecasts, and insider photography tips specific to each location.

EXACT GPS COORDINATES TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS
• No uncertainties, get to the exact spot where the photographer stood to take the shot.

KNOW HOW TO GET THERE
• Need to arrive at a spot before closing time? Or take a boat to get there? You'll receive all the instructions needed.

PLAN WITH REAL-TIME WEATHER AND MAGIC HOUR DATA
• Know the exact times of sunrise, sunset and golden hours when the light is best for photography.

GET THE PERFECT SHOT
• Access Explorests’ field tips and photo specs (camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed) so you'll know what to bring along and how best to capture the perfect moment.

TRACK WHERE YOU’VE BEEN AND WANT TO GO
• With so many amazing places to explore, enjoy the ability to track where you’ve visited and want to travel.

ACCESS OFFLINE
• Save the location, tips and details to your mobile device and access them even if you lose service while exploring.

KNOW WHAT TO DO NEARBY
• If there's a place close by serving the best coffee in town, you'll know.

FEATURED ON FORBES, THRILLIST, WIRED, DIGITAL TRENDS, PETAPIXEL

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PRO (EARLY MEMBER PRICING)
Explorest Pro will unlock all Location Insight information in the app, and costs $49.99/year or $99.99 for 3-years. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions by entering the user settings in iTunes after the purchase. Auto-renew may also be turned off from there.

Privacy Policy: https://www.explorest.com/legal/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.explorest.com/legal/terms.html

## Key features

- Exact GPS coordinates
- Detailed directions
- Real-time weather and golden hour data
- Insider photography tips and specs
- Track visited and desired locations
- Offline access to saved locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $29.49 | per year |
| Free Trial Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Free Trial & Yearly Membership | $29.49 | per year |
| 12-Month Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Explorest Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Explorest Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Explorest Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Explorest Pro | $75.00 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorest Pro | $150.00 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #189 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of Explorest?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💻 Helpful for finding photography locations
- 📍 Provides GPS coordinates and directions
- 📷 Includes photography tips and settings
- 🤩 Amazing and inspiring photography
- 🗺️ Covers a wide range of locations

**Cons**

- 💰 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🗺️ Limited number of locations available
- 🌍 Lacks coverage in many regions
- 🤖 App crashes and loading issues
- 🤔 Unclear business model and pricing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- GPS location not working correctly
- Unable to log in or access paid features

**Most requested features**

- Allow users to add and share new locations
- Provide more free content and trial options
- Expand coverage to more cities and countries
- Improve app stability and performance
- Offer more affordable pricing options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Disappointing- lack of trial

*2026-04-16, version 2.1.25*

$100 is a lot to ask before we know if the paid features are worth it. A trial would be great.

### 2/5 — Pay (too much) to Play

*2026-01-25, version 2.1.25*

I’ve used this app for several years. At the beginning it was fun and easy to use to find places to photograph near where I was traveling. I travel a lot and am a humble amateur photographer. After all these years of using this, it is no longer fun. Very few locations are shown for just the annual membership fee. About 80% of the locations are only accessible if you pay the pricy Explorest Pro fee. After careful consideration I’m canceling my subscription.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t load despite active internet connection

*2025-12-23, version 2.1.25*

This app used to be extremely helpful and I really relied on it while it was working. That’s exactly why this situation is so disappointing.

I’ve been experiencing an ongoing issue where the app gets stuck on the loading screen and shows the message “Oops. You have no internet connection”, even though my internet is working perfectly (Wi-Fi and cellular).

I have an active paid membership, so this is especially frustrating. At the moment, the app is completely unusable, and there’s no indication whether this is a temporary outage, a bug, or if the app is still being actively supported.

As a paying user, I’d really like to understand:
Is this app still functional and maintained?
Is there a fix coming?

Otherwise, it’s unclear why I’m paying for a membership I can’t actually use. Please address this issue or provide clear communication to your users.

### 1/5 — Still Working?

*2025-06-15, version 2.1.25*

Is this app still in use? Couldnt even open the app anymore so I uninstalled and re downloaded, now I can’t log in

### 1/5 — Just use google maps

*2025-02-15, version 2.1.25*

I could justify the price tag if it actually provided useful info. If you can afford the price tag you should be able to determine what equipment to use and when to use it. There is a significant lack of locations and they are either instagram hotspots or drone shots. And if you don’t want to be that annoying person buzzing a drone above people this app is extremely useless.

### 1/5 — RIP off

*2024-10-13*

£79 for an app that has less than 80 reviews! Now remember people. If they choose to stop updating the app. You get no refund! 

These app developers are taking us all for a ride!

Use google to find locations not these rip off apps.

It’s the users that are fooled into believing it’s good but it’s the users that are the one that are uploading content not the developers!

Keep your money in your pocket!

### 1/5 — Sold out

*2024-03-23, version 2.1.22*

Used to be a pretty cool app. Photographers uploaded their work with locations, gear recommendations and information about how they got the shot. I went to check the app recently and saw that they now want you to buy a 50$ membership per year to see the locations. I think it’s appalling that they used other people’s work and now want us to pay for the information they acquired for free. Deleting this app.

### 3/5 — New update stinks

*2024-03-06, version 2.1.20*

New update is not good for finding photos near you. Every time I click a photo near me, the screen updates to a city completely away from me. It’s hard to find your list of saved places. Was better the old way, whatever that was

### 1/5 — I’m in Washington DC NOT NYC!

*2023-12-29, version 2.1.18*

Try tho I might, this app gps locates me in DC but shows only locations of interest in NY. The only locations returned in DC are hotels. I’m out!

### 3/5 — It’s a good start

*2023-05-26, version 2.1.17*

I honestly believe that this app is a good start. I’ve had this app for about five months now and I travel within the US. Unfortunately it doesn’t show me many places to shoot from example I’m making a trip to Florida next month. I know there are tons of people who go to Florida every year. However, they have no locations it pulls up something from China. I feel like when they add more locations in the country. This will be a great app.

## Frequently asked questions about Explorest

### What does Explorest do?

Explorest helps you discover and navigate to the world's best photo locations. It provides precise GPS coordinates, detailed directions, and insider tips to help you capture stunning shots. The app also offers real-time weather and golden hour data for optimal planning.

### What are the key features of Explorest?

Key features include exact GPS coordinates to photo spots, detailed directions on how to get there, real-time weather and magic hour data, insider photography tips and specs, the ability to track visited and desired locations, and offline access to saved information.

### How much does Explorest cost?

The app operates on a freemium model. While some location information may be accessible for free, the 'Explorest Pro' subscription unlocks all Location Insight information. Pro subscriptions are available annually for $49.99 or for 3 years at $99.99.

### Is Explorest compatible with my device?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, it mentions saving location details to your 'mobile device,' suggesting it is available for smartphones and tablets. Subscriptions are managed through iTunes, indicating iOS compatibility.

### What are common use cases for Explorest?

Common use cases include finding iconic photography spots in cities like New York or Tokyo, discovering scenic vistas for landscape photography, planning travel itineraries around visually appealing locations, and getting detailed information to recreate specific shots seen online.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.25 — 2024-09-06

Having a good time Exploring? Spread the word with a review! Reviews help us expand to new places and mean the world to our small team of developers and creatives. This update includes optimization improvements for place navigation.

### 2.1.24 — 2024-03-26

Having a good time Exploring? Spread the word with a review! Reviews help us expand to new places and mean the world to our small team of developers and creatives. This update includes optimization improvements for place navigation.

### 2.1.23 — 2024-03-25

Having a good time Exploring? Spread the word with a review! Reviews help us expand to new places and mean the world to our small team of developers and creatives. This update includes optimization improvements for place navigation.

### 2.1.22 — 2024-03-20

Having a good time Exploring? Spread the word with a review! Reviews help us expand to new places and mean the world to our small team of developers and creatives. This update includes optimization improvements for place navigation.

### 2.1.21 — 2024-03-08

Having a good time Exploring? Spread the word with a review! Reviews help us expand to new places and mean the world to our small team of developers and creatives. This update includes optimization improvements for place navigation.

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