# MyCity MySounds

> Explore, record, and share city soundscapes with GPS-tagged audio walks. (iPhone/iPad app by ZKM | Zentrum fuer Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycity-mysounds/id1372546964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZKM \| Zentrum fuer Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe](https://appshunter.io/developer/418549105)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycity-mysounds/id1372546964/reviews.md

## What is MyCity MySounds?

Explore and capture the sound scapes of your city.

The MyCityMySounds player allows you to play sound walks created and shared by the hundreds of sound artists all over the world. In addition, the designer allows you to create and upload your own media from anywhere using your exact GPS coordinates.

This app is realized by the collaboration of ZKM Karlsruhe, Medea Electronique Athens, and Onassis Cultural Center Athens within the framework of the Interfaces project, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

## Key features

- Explore global sound walks
- Create and upload custom sound walks
- GPS-accurate audio recording
- Discover urban soundscapes
- Share sonic creations


## Frequently asked questions about MyCity MySounds

### What is MyCity MySounds used for?

MyCity MySounds allows you to explore and capture the soundscapes of your city. You can play sound walks created by artists worldwide or create and upload your own GPS-tagged audio experiences.

### Is MyCity MySounds free to use?

Yes, MyCity MySounds is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's data.

### What devices support MyCity MySounds?

MyCity MySounds is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for MyCity MySounds?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is MyCity MySounds updated?

The latest version of MyCity MySounds is 1.4, which was released on October 9, 2019. The app was initially released on June 24, 2018.

### Can I create my own sound walks with MyCity MySounds?

Yes, the app includes a designer feature that allows you to create and upload your own media, including sound walks, from anywhere using your exact GPS coordinates.

### What is the user sentiment for MyCity MySounds?

Based on the provided data, MyCity MySounds has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a very low user satisfaction score.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2019-10-09

* fixed segmented control styling and media player slider tint on iOS 13
* fixed map view mode picker font not fitting on smaller devices

* map view now supports higher zoom levels, depending on the map configuration
  (requested by Manolis Manousakis) 
* map view now draws poi names when zoomed in

* don't show additional download error popups if one is already displayed
* map view poi outline slightly darkened

### 1.3 — 2018-12-08

* fixed circle being drawn 2x as big on the map
* background audio & GPS modes should now work (reported by Hojo/Kraft) 
* replaced ambiguous 'DBA' label text with 'Distance-based Amplitude' in
  walk record mode (reported by Hojo/Kraft)
* fixed sound volume not being used when playing without dba
* fixed media player slider not fitting inside map media callout bounds
* fixed hidden version string on Player info screen

* added scale bar to map (suggested by Hojo/Kraft)
* added icons for info, refresh, location, logout, & report buttons

* layout and sizing improved for smaller devices
* refreshed icons & launch screen
* simplified media player play/pause button
* set username label when automatically logging in
* "Prepare for Walk" renamed to "Start"

### 1.2 — 2018-11-01

* fixed edit view map slow loading by manually caching annotation view creation
* fixed edit view media list refresh/hang if there is no wifi connection
* fixed walk or media download hangs due to bad thumbnail URLs

* added version number to main app info html

* increase GPS coord label accuracy to 6 digits
* catch webserver unzip errors
* catch bad URL when downloading and show alert
* show alert when a download times out
* escape walk description html br tags without losing formatting

* removed git conflict markers in html

### 1.1 — 2018-07-03

1.1

* fixed circular media layers rendering as ovals instead of circles

### 1.0 — 2018-06-09

No release notes.

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