# MapTalk — Explore & Listen > Explore & Listen (iPhone/iPad app by Spires Studio Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptalk/id6443957280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Spires Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453464124) - Category: Travel, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 33 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-06-24 - Data updated: 2026-05-17 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maptalk/id6443957280/reviews.md ## What is MapTalk? Explore the World with MapTalk! Introducing the ultimate personal audio guide to discover new and exciting places. With its intuitive map interface and thousands of sites to discover, MapTalk provides a seamless experience for you to explore and learn about incredible places nearby and all around the world. • LISTEN TO YOUR AUDIO GUIDE With the unique voice feature you can easily listen to information about the selected place and with custom options for your own personal audio guide such as voice & speed you can absorb information effortlessly while on the go and at your own pace. Alternatively, you can always read a comprehensive article page about each location, with information sourced from the vast Wikipedia database ensuring that you have all the knowledge you need to make the most of your visit. • EXPLORE THE WORLD THE WAY YOU WANT Whether you're planning a day trip, a weekend city break, or your next grand vacation, MapTalk is the perfect companion to help you explore your surroundings. Dive into the local culture, uncover hidden treasures, and immerse yourself in the rich history and atmosphere of every destination you travel to. • CREATE YOUR OWN LISTS MapTalk also caters to those with a keen eye for future explorations. Save any place that captures your interest to your own custom lists to easily access it later, enabling you to create your personal collection of must-visit spots for future reference. Never let an exciting destination slip away from your memory again! • MAGIC TOUR Instantly craft a customised tour that seamlessly incorporates all your desired spots. This innovative tool eliminates the hassle of itinerary creation, providing you with an efficient and personalised route to explore every destination on your wishlist either on foot, with a bicycle or by car. Join the community of passionate travellers and explorers. Download MapTalk now and embark on a journey of discovery like never before. MapTalk will be your trusted guide to unlocking the wonders of the world. Please Note: MapTalk requires an internet connection for certain features to function correctly Terms available at map-talk.com/terms-policy.html ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | MapTalk PLUS Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | MapTalk PLUS Annual | $19.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2025.1 — 2025-01-11 New: • Search box to instantly search for anywhere in the world and take you directly there on the map. • You can now tap on groups of pins on the map to zoom in and expand the group • Added ability to override system light/dark mode in settings • Added icon variations for dark mode and tinted mode • Added auto search feature that searches as you browse the map (can be toggled in settings) • Apple Maps standard layer now shows useful POI’s such as hotels to help you find and plan trips easier Changed: • Visual tweaks to the UI • Bug fixes ### 2024.1 — 2024-09-18 • iOS 18 support • Various bug fixes and improvements ### 2023.3 — 2024-01-08 This is a huge update with lots new features and bug fixes. To make these possible the minimum iOS version has been increased to iOS 17.0. New: - Introducing MapTalk PLUS the new subscription that allows access to premium features and helps support the ongoing development of MapTalk. - PLUS: Change the map type to one of the four new maps provided by Mapbox. - PLUS: Magic Tour is the new feature that allows you to automatically create tours from your saved lists. - Added ability to tap on an image to view it full screen along with the photo description and author credit. - Added 3D Satellite views to the wikipedia article screen. - Added Apple Maps Lookaround view when available for the wikipedia article location. - Redesigned audio player that can be expanded to show more information. Fixes: - Fixed wrong list and items sometimes being deleted. - Fixed the map showing briefly before the wikipedia image had loaded. - Fixed searching state getting stuck when no results found. - Duplicates can no longer be added to lists - Fixed a crash when playing audio for the first time. - Fixed colour of the searching state spinner in dark mode. - Fixed some cluster annotations not separating when they were too close. - Fixed feedback email address on the About screen. - Now playing image now resized to a square. - Various other small bug fixes. ### 2023.2 — 2023-10-14 Small update that fixes a few bugs with voices not playing on devices running iOS 17.0. Also fixed a few issues with the About screen. Stay tuned for a bigger and more exciting update with new features coming soon... ### 2023.1 — 2023-06-24 No release notes. ## Apps similar to MapTalk | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EventR Team](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventr-team/id6466819926) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [Map & Talk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-and-talk/id1201008187) | 4.2 (18) | Free | Travel | | [City Link](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/city-link/id6698875529) | — | Free | Travel | | [VisitHerning Explore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitherning-explore/id1564055729) | — | Free | Travel | | [Scout: AI Travel Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-ai-travel-guide/id6664071697) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Travel | | [Railway Departure Board](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railway-departure-board/id6742847016) | — | Free | Travel | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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