# London Explorer — An interactive guide to London > Interactive historical guide to London with maps, locations, and images. (iPhone/iPad app by VoeTek Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-explorer/id1067354011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VoeTek Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/834307569) - Category: Travel, Reference - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 198 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-04-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-explorer/id1067354011/reviews.md ## What is London Explorer? A free interactive guide to London and its history, featuring over 100 famous, quirky and vanished locations. Visiting London, or think you already know everything about it? Then think again – there's always something new to learn about London! This app includes: Explorer: view over 100 London locations alphabetically, or by those nearest to you. Interact with historic maps of each location, and then view the location mapped on the London of today. Read about the history of each place and interact with historic and contemporary images. Search for anything that interests you – for example, search for "Shakespeare" to find any locations in the app associated with Shakespeare. Map Explorer: view the same locations as in the Explorer, but in an interactive map format instead. Tap on a location to explore it in more detail. Old Maps: explore three historic maps of London – Roman London, London in around 1563 (the time of Queen Elizabeth I) and Hollar's beautiful map of London in the 17th century. Panoramas: explore three historic panoramas of London as seen from south of the river Thames. Wyngaerde's panorama from 1543, Visscher's panorama from 1616 and Hollar's panorama from 1647. With nearly 400 images, more than 200 historic map images and over 100 locations, London Explorer provides a novel way to get to know this great city and its history. Future planned updates include a host of new locations and new features. Watch this space! Oh, and please provide feedback and ratings in the app store – things you'd like to see in future releases, what you like and (okay) what you don't. Your feedback is important to us in making London Explorer the great app we've always wanted it to be. An app worthy of this great city. ## Key features - Interactive London location guide - Over 100 historical places - Historic map exploration - Compare past and present views - Searchable location database - Historic panoramas ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-explorer/id1067354011/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Really useful *2016-05-10* Lots of information about less well known sights of London for the inquisitive traveler. ## Frequently asked questions about London Explorer ### What is London Explorer? London Explorer is a free interactive guide to London and its history. It features over 100 locations, historic maps, and panoramas to help users discover the city's past and present. ### Is London Explorer free to use? Yes, London Explorer is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What kind of historical content does London Explorer offer? London Explorer includes over 100 famous, quirky, and vanished locations with historical details. It also features three historic maps and three historic panoramas of London. ### Can I see how London looked in the past? Yes, you can interact with historic maps and view locations on the London of today. The app also includes historic panoramas from different centuries. ### What devices is London Explorer compatible with? London Explorer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is London Explorer updated? The app was last updated on May 26, 2025, with version 2.0. Future updates are planned to include new locations and features. ### What is the age rating for London Explorer? London Explorer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Can I search for specific historical figures in London Explorer? Yes, you can search for anything that interests you, such as historical figures. For example, searching for 'Shakespeare' will find any locations in the app associated with him. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2025-05-26 Version 2.0 is finally here! It provides a major refresh of the user interface and design, some bug fixes, and the odd correction and update to historic information. We hope you like it! Sorry it's been so long in the making ... ### 1.3 — 2020-05-31 Various new locations have been added, together with additional images. We've also made various optimisations and improvements to the design, including the look and feel. Please keep your feedback coming so we can continue to improve this app. More coming soon. ### 1.2 — 2018-02-23 New London locations, additional images (including from a hand-coloured Elizabethan map), updates to various locations and some optimisations throughout. iPhone X compatibility. ### 1.1 — 2017-01-10 An interim re-fresh throughout the app, plus (hold your breath with excitement) we've added the nearest Tube station(s) to each location. Lots of minor optimisations, some new locations, more images, plus some updates to reflect changes (e.g. the removal of London stone from Cannon Street). Please keep your feedback coming so we can continue to improve this app. ### 1.0 — 2016-04-26 No release notes. ## Apps similar to London Explorer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [LONDON Guide Tickets & Hotels](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-guide-tickets-and-hotels/id1462627352) | 4.8 (12) | Free | Travel | | [CityTrotter London/Paris Walks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citytrotter-londonparis-walks/id1627251899) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Travel | | [London Travel Guide .](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-travel-guide/id398967651) | 4.7 (228) | Free | Travel | | [PocketLondon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketlondon/id469363679) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [London Guide Civitatis.com](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-guide-civitatiscom/id976717995) | 4.4 (8) | Free | Travel | | [Paris Travel Guide & AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paris-travel-guide-and-ai/id316996121) | 4.7 (388) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by VoeTek Ltd - [London Streets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/london-streets/id834307566) All apps by VoeTek Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/834307569 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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