# MapSpinner - Road Trip Ideas — Free Route Planner Hidden Gems

> Free Route Planner Hidden Gems (iPhone/iPad app by Yurii Burlaka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspinner-road-trip-ideas/id6743109576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yurii Burlaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801411708)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Ukrainian
- Released: 2025-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapspinner-road-trip-ideas/id6743109576/reviews.md

## What is MapSpinner?

Looking for things to do this weekend? 
MapSpinner makes every outing feel like a new adventure.

Discover nearby places, hidden gems, scenic spots, local attractions, and unexpected travel ideas - all on one map. 
Spin for inspiration, explore places around you, and plan a spontaneous city break, road trip, or outdoor escape.

Whether you are traveling solo, planning a date, or meeting friends, MapSpinner helps you find somewhere worth going.

EXPLORE NEW PLACES
• Find local spots, attractions, landmarks, and places to visit near you
• Get random trip ideas when you do not know where to go
• Search any area on the map to discover new destinations
• Explore nature, history, culture, viewpoints, waterfalls, castles, and more

FIND STOPS ALONG YOUR ROUTE
• Plan a road trip and discover places along the way
• Set a search buffer around your route to catch nearby detours
• Perfect for scenic breaks, food stops, and hidden gems on long drives

CHOOSE YOUR MOOD
• Filter places by vibe and interest
• Find ideas for a relaxed walk, a scenic drive, a weekend trip, or an unusual adventure
• Browse categories that match your travel style - from nature and history to mystery and culture

PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
• Read quick facts, stories, and useful details about each location
• Save favorite places for your next itinerary
• Open directions in Google Maps, Waze, or Mapy
• Find Booking.com options when your day trip turns into an overnight stay

MapSpinner is built with OpenStreetMap & Google data, helping you discover real places beyond the usual tourist lists.

Stop scrolling for travel inspiration. 
Open the map, spin, and go somewhere new.

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MapSpinner Unlimited Monthly | $1.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-08-20

• Is now fully FREE to use
• NEW: Search for places along your route - plan a road trip and discover stops on the way, not just around you
• Completely redesigned map experience - smoother browsing, cleaner pins, and a faster way to explore
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-22

• Improved translations
• Fixed bugs and performance issues
• Thanks for your feedback - it helps make MapSpinner better!
Keep exploring and enjoy discovering amazing places!

### 1.5 — 2026-07-09

• New Map Overview to explore all nearby places at a glance.
• Mascots now share seasonal tips and fun facts.
• Refreshed visuals with new category icons.
• Popular Places expanded across Europe and the United States.
• Travel time estimates for driving, walking, and cycling.
• New Quest Here prompts to make every visit more engaging.
• Plus satellite map improvements, country flags, animations, and bug fixes.

### 1.4.4 — 2026-04-18

• Top places - hand-picked highlights (currently available for Ukraine; more countries coming soon)
• Go: one-tap route through your last bookmarks
• Smoother haptics, clearer loading hints, better search coverage

Thanks for your feedback - go explore and discover something new!

### 1.4.3 — 2026-04-06

Thank you so much for the feedback and for exploring with MapSpinner
We’ve just released a major update focused on performance, stability, and speed, so discovering places should now feel much smoother and faster.
We also added Ask GPT, which makes every spontaneous trip even more fun by helping you instantly learn more about the places you discover.
Wishing you many more amazing adventures and unforgettable hidden spots ahead

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All apps by Yurii Burlaka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1801411708

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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 2026-08-21.*