# iState — U.S. State Explorer

> Real-time location explorer with elevation, weather, and state change notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Josh Fenton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istate/id6748885303 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Josh Fenton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814018)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istate/id6748885303/reviews.md

## What is iState?

Navigation apps are about where you are going. iState is different - it is all about where you are right now!

Discover your surroundings with real-time information about your current:

-elevation and climb/descent rate
-city, county and state
-speed
-weather information with animated weather effects for a variety of conditions
-The name and location of the closest airport with airline service, including recent and upcoming flight information
-stunning visuals that change with the time of day.

iState can also deliver a location notification when you are entering a new state or time zone

With a monthly subscription to iState's premium RoadWise feature, you'll also get road name and speed limit information with stylized roadsigns for local streets, U.S. Routes, Interstate Highways, and more!

iState is perfect for road-trippers, frequent fliers, curious travelers, and geography buffs alike.

Note: iState requires an iPhone or iPad with GPS & cellular connectivity.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time elevation data
- Current city and state identification
- Live speed and elevation change tracking
- Up-to-date weather information
- Dynamic visuals based on time of day
- Location change notifications (state/time zone)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Road Names | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istate/id6748885303/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Indispensable Companion App for Travel

*2025-07-22*

I’m genuinely astonished I ever traveled without it. Exploring with my children are navigating new terrain, this device had a fascinating layer to our journey, especially tracking elevation changes throughout the day. It’s become an indispensable companion.

## Frequently asked questions about iState

### What devices does iState support?

iState is available on iPhone and iPad. It requires a device with GPS and cellular connectivity to function correctly.

### How much does iState cost?

iState is a paid app, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does iState have ads?

No, iState is ad-free. You can explore your surroundings without any interruptions from advertisements.

### How often is iState updated?

The latest version of iState is 3.6.3, last updated on March 30, 2026. This indicates a history of regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for iState?

iState has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in exploring their location.

### What kind of notifications can I expect from iState?

iState can provide a location notification when you are entering a new state or a new time zone, enhancing your travel awareness.

### What makes iState different from other navigation apps?

Unlike navigation apps focused on destinations, iState focuses on your current location, providing real-time data about your immediate surroundings, including elevation and weather.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.8 — 2026-07-29

You can see your current state and time zone right from your Home Screen with our new widget. The iState widget supports dynamic sky-driven background so it looks cool at any time - day or night!

### 26.7.1 — 2026-07-10

Minor bug fix

### 26.7 — 2026-07-07

iState now detects when you are in-flight and displays information in an aviation-specific format

iState now uses a calendar-based version-numbering scheme

### 4.0 — 2026-06-29

-iState is now free! Please consider subscribing to RoadWise to support the app and get beautiful road signs displayed as you travel!

-Counties! Tapping the top card in the main view now reveals the city and county in which the user is currently located.

-Weather effects! iState now displays a pleasant background animation that depicts certain weather conditions such as rain, fog, drizzle, sleet, hail, snow, and high winds.

-Roads & Interstates! iState will now display a graphic representation of the city street, state road, or Interstate Highway you're currently on (RoadWise subscription required).

-Airports! iState now displays the nearest airport with airline service.

### 3.6.3 — 2026-03-30

Minor UI tweaks.

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## More apps by Josh Fenton

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All apps by Josh Fenton: https://appshunter.io/developer/1827814018

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*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 2026-07-30.*