# MusePods: Museum Audio Guide — Feel the art. Hear the story.

> AI-powered museum audio guide for artworks, offering instant stories and Q&A. (iPhone/iPad app by Tatsuro Miyamoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musepods-museum-audio-guide/id6749041466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tatsuro Miyamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828600755)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musepods-museum-audio-guide/id6749041466/reviews.md

## What is MusePods?

Capture a painting with your phone and instantly hear its story.
Ask AI anything you’re curious about — from techniques and meanings to the artist’s hidden intent.
As you explore the museum, your personal art collection quietly grows in the background.
MusePods makes every visit more engaging, insightful, and personal.
Available in 10+ languages.

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Key Features

• Point & Listen — Aim your camera at any painting, sculpture, or photo and hear its story instantly.
• Ask AI Anything — From symbolism to technique, get clear answers to what you’re wondering about.
• Your Art Library — Every guide you listen to is saved; revisit your favorites anytime.
• Text or Voice — Let art tell you its story, your way.
• Works Anywhere — Even in museums without audio guides or wall labels.
• Album Support — Access guides from artworks you’ve already photographed.
• Manual Entry — Can’t take a photo? Just type the artwork title — it works too.
• Multi-Language Experience — Enjoy audio guides in your own language, with 10+ supported.

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Pass Options

Start with a few free audio guides when you first open the app.
Then unlock unlimited audio guides with a time-based pass:
• 2-Hour Pass — unlimited audio guides for 2 hours
• 1-Day Pass — unlimited audio guides for 24 hours

No subscriptions. No sign-ups. Just art at your own pace.

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The MusePods Experience

Ever stood before a painting and thought, “What exactly am I looking at?”
MusePods turns that moment of curiosity into a spark of understanding —
from “What is this?” to “Wow, now I get it.”

Discover the stories behind the world’s greatest artworks, one piece at a time.

## Key features

- Point camera at art to hear its story
- Ask AI questions about art and artists
- Personal art collection library
- Multi-language audio guides (10+)
- Works without museum audio guides
- Manual artwork entry
- Text or voice playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-DAY PASS | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2-HOUR PASS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musepods-museum-audio-guide/id6749041466/reviews.md

### 5/5 — つかいやすい！

*2026-01-02*

気になるアートがパッと調べられて良い。
スムーズに操作できました。
自分の調べた履歴が残るから記録になる。

### 5/5 — めちゃいいじゃん

*2025-09-10*

美術館行った時に調べてたら出てきてダウンロード
日本語でしゃべってくれたからわかりやすかったー
ついつい美術館に長居しちゃいました

## Frequently asked questions about MusePods

### How does MusePods work?

MusePods allows you to point your phone's camera at a painting or sculpture to instantly hear its audio guide. You can also ask AI questions about the artwork and save guides to your personal art library.

### What are the pass options for MusePods?

MusePods offers time-based passes for unlimited audio guides. You can purchase a 2-Hour Pass or a 1-Day Pass. There are no subscriptions or sign-ups required.

### Can I use MusePods without an internet connection?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, the app is designed to work even in museums without existing audio guides or wall labels, suggesting some level of standalone capability.

### Does MusePods have ads?

No, MusePods does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for unlimited audio guide access.

### What languages does MusePods support?

MusePods offers audio guides in over 10 languages, allowing users to experience art in their preferred language.

### What devices is MusePods compatible with?

MusePods is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is MusePods updated?

The latest version of MusePods is 1.1.4, which was last updated on January 27, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.

### What is the age rating for MusePods?

MusePods has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in art and museums.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-01-27

Performance improved.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-11-09

Improved performance

### 1.1.2 — 2025-11-03

Fixed for better performance

### 1.1.1 — 2025-11-02

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-10-29

Summer has passed, and before I knew it, the pleasant season flew by and it's already getting cold.
Where did this year's autumn go...?

In this version, I've made the following improvements:
- Improved painting recognition accuracy
- Enhanced the quality of generated audio guides
- Fixed a bug where the camera button could be pressed repeatedly
- Made error messages easier to understand

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## More apps by Tatsuro Miyamoto

- [MeasureSnap: Photo Measure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuresnap-photo-measure/id6758158719)

All apps by Tatsuro Miyamoto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1828600755

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