# Michi: Mindful Walking Compass — Hidden places nearby, no map > Hidden places nearby, no map (iPhone/iPad app by Dmytro Ruban.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michi-mindful-walking-compass/id6782050019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dmytro Ruban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842107014) - Category: Travel, Navigation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2026-07-12 - Data updated: 2026-11-05 ## What is Michi? Put the map away. Michi turns your phone into a calm compass that leads you to a place nearby you haven't discovered yet — and keeps it a secret until you arrive. In Japanese, Michi (道) means "the way". The whole app is built around one idea: sometimes the walk is worth more than the destination. No turn-by-turn directions, no blue line to stare at, no spoilers. Just a direction, a number that keeps shrinking, and the streets around you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose a mood: Cafes & Restaurants, Parks & Nature, Culture & Museums — or let chance decide. 2. Follow the needle. Michi shows only the direction and the distance, so your eyes stay on the city instead of a screen. 3. Arrive and reveal. When you're close, the name of the place appears. That's the only way to find out where you were going. A WALK THAT FEELS DIFFERENT • A warm glow grows as you get closer, and gentle pulses quicken in the final meters. • A soft tick when you're facing the right way, a subtle buzz when you arrive. • Too curious to wait? You can reveal the place early — but the mystery goes with it. MORE THAN A COMPASS • Your journeys, remembered — every walk is kept: the places you found and the mysteries you let go. • Share a mystery — send a hidden place to a friend as a link. They get the same sealed envelope: nothing is revealed until they're close. • Somewhere new every time — Michi won't send you back to a place you've already discovered. • Phone in your pocket — with the optional Live Activity, the distance and direction stay on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you use other apps. • Make it yours — three compass styles (Retro 70s, Michi hi-fi, Candy pastels), light and dark themes, metric or imperial units. • Walk as far as you like — from a short 250 m stroll to a long wander, or set your own radius. • Built-in calibration keeps the needle accurate. MADE FOR • Mindful walking and a small daily digital detox • Slow, spontaneous city exploration — at home or while traveling • Breaking the routine on a lunch break • Unusual date ideas and walks with friends • Anyone who loves finding things on their own The needle is waiting. Where will the way take you today? MICHI UNLIMITED Your first three journeys and one early reveal are free. Michi Unlimited lifts the limits and the ads: • Unlimited journeys and early reveals • No ads Michi Unlimited is available as an auto-renewable subscription (weekly, monthly or yearly) or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michi.veliymolfar.com/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days | | Yearly | $24.99 | per year | | Monthly | $4.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time | ## Is Michi safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Michi. ## Is Michi legit? Michi: Mindful Walking Compass appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Michi is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.49 — 2026-10-31 Michi has a new icon — a needle finding the light. Your first three journeys are now free, with one early reveal on the house. A monthly plan joins the lineup, and the distance readout no longer jitters. Plus small fixes and polish. ### 1.4 — 2026-08-28 Improved compass readout stability and visual polish across the app. • Enhanced navigation gestures, sheet animations, and general stability fixes. ### 1.2 — 2026-07-23 I’ve packed this update with awesome features to make your journeys even smoother! Journey Live Activities! Keep track of your travel progress in real time directly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, without even unlocking your iPhone. ### 1.1 — 2026-07-16 I’ve packed this update with awesome features to make your journeys even smoother! Journey Live Activities! Keep track of your travel progress in real time directly from your Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, without even unlocking your iPhone. Compass Calibration We've redesigned and improved the Compass settings and calibration to help you stay perfectly oriented. Quick Start Added a "Skip" option to onboarding, so you can jump straight into the action if you already know the way. Smoother Visuals & Polish Localization updates and refined interface effects (including enhanced Haze blur transitions) for an even cleaner experience. Thanks for exploring with us! Safe travels! ### 1.0 — 2026-07-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Michi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Scavlandia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scavlandia/id6763187578) | — | Free | Travel | | [Walksy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walksy/id6753960482) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Travel | | [Miratia City Treasure Hunts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miratia-city-treasure-hunts/id909708939) | — | Free | Travel | | [Walky: Trip Itinerary Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walky-trip-itinerary-planner/id6651862709) | 5.0 (12) | Free | Travel | | [Drimsim — Travel & Internet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drimsim-travel-and-internet/id1075908840) | 3.5 (15) | Free | Travel | | [eznamka](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eznamka/id1040605704) | — | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Dmytro Ruban - [Morse Code Communicator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morse-code-communicator/id6753949195) - [UNO Score Counter & Keeper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uno-score-counter-and-keeper/id6776206166) All apps by Dmytro Ruban: https://appshunter.io/developer/1842107014 --- *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 2026-11-05.*