Disappointing- lack of trial
$100 is a lot to ask before we know if the paid features are worth it. A trial would be great.
Pay (too much) to Play
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.
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App doesn’t load despite active internet connection
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.
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.
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Still Working?
Is this app still in use? Couldnt even open the app anymore so I uninstalled and re downloaded, now I can’t log in
Just use google maps
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.
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RIP off
£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!
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!
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Sold out
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.
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New update stinks
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
I’m in Washington DC NOT NYC!
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!
It’s a good start
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.
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Helpful app, no doubt in that
If not all but many of the information people shared is very helpful. It doesn’t show when was an article was shared, so I have no clue if the app is getting updated with new information or not, whether those “how to get there” are still relevant or not. Weather related information is dynamically updated anyway. Overall, to me it’s a decent purchase.
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One of a kind app
I recently discovered Explorest and I’ve been blown away by how useful it is for travel. The app is super easy to use and has a sleek, modern design that makes it a pleasure to use. One of the things I love most about Explorest is the wide range of locations it covers. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems off the beaten path, the app has something for everyone.
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Makes the world a better place.
Not one for writing reviews, but this times an exception. Honestly, apps like Explorest do what they set out to do; make the world a better place. This app solves a big problem of mine in trying to find locations for photoshoots. This app genuinely helps people and makes out lives easier. If there was ever an app/service I would invest in (if I had the means) it would definitely be this one.
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Response from developer
Thanks for this very thoughtful review Hishbo! We're so glad to hear that we've helped you on your photoshoots and have made the planning process easier for you. We're honored to have you as part of our community!
Pay for Premium!
This app is a must have for all photographers, videographers and content creators. Not only does it help you when choosing a location to shoot at but it tells you when the best time is to go and what gear to use for best results!
So wonderful!
For the still learning photographer. This is amazing!
Finding that hidden gem
I have travelled many places and I'm always looking for that hidden gem. Something that's not in the travel books. When I found Explorest, I was over the moon for the amazing places. During the last year, I haven't travelled much, but I used the app to make a list of places that I want to visit in the coming month. So excited for this.
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Waste of Time
I live in one of the top ten largest cities in the United States and there is absolutely nothing listed for my location and some of the other largest cities.
Cool concept but...
Cool concept and pretty easy to use but- no places in Minneapolis or St Paul?! Really?? I’m hunting for a near-perfect spot to for a future photo shoot in one of those cities
Discover places through someone else’s lenses
Great app to use to discover the placws to go visit once in a lifwtimw
Not really sure about this one
I feel as if this is one more app for people to find the places I’m searching high and low for where people can trash, take over and show no respect just to get that Instagram shot that 500 other people are getting (think Walker Canyon during the superbloom.) It has great locations but the photos are professional leading the average Joe to make the trek there thinking they will get the same photos on their iPhone. And that creates more competition for space that what we need...especially with people who don’t respect our creative spaces just to lose something up on their Gram.
If this was more geo based with information about the location and what it actually looks like on an average day...it would be super helpful. And to have a way to plan, curate, etc. it has a lot of potential but needs a major overall to turn it into a practical tool worth paying for. Perhaps you should do some google polls or surveys.
If this was more geo based with information about the location and what it actually looks like on an average day...it would be super helpful. And to have a way to plan, curate, etc. it has a lot of potential but needs a major overall to turn it into a practical tool worth paying for. Perhaps you should do some google polls or surveys.
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Response from developer
Thanks your review, Wilkyway1979! My name is Michael Lax, co-founder of Explorest and a professional photographer. We truly appreciate receiving your feedback; it helps us continually improve the experience we offer our growing community. First and foremost, I’d like to highlight that we work very closely with our contributors to not list spots that are fragile to human impact, which includes the Waker Canyon during the superbloom. We're also proud partners of the Leave No Trace organization and the Nature Conservancy and regularly participate in clean-ups and promote responsible exploration to our community. We’re glad to hear that you value general information about the locations we feature (e.g., what it may look like on an average day) and want the ability to plan and curate your own personal trips — this is the direction we’re heading! We’d love to invite you to have a chat with us so we can learn more about what matters most to you. If you’re willling, hit us up at info@explorest.com and we can go from there. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
