# MythExplorer — Clear the Fog, Explore More

> Clear the Fog, Explore More (iPhone/iPad app by Chih Jen Chuang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythexplorer/id6757424040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chih Jen Chuang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824397171)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythexplorer/id6757424040/reviews.md

## What is MythExplorer?

Turn Your World into a Game of Discovery.

Ever wonder how much of the world you've actually seen? MythExplorer transforms your life's journey into an epic adventure. Starting with a world covered in a mysterious "Fog of War," you are the explorer tasked with revealing the map underneath.

KEY FEATURES

• THE FOG OF WAR: The world starts dark. Every step you take in real-time, every city you drive through, and every mountain you climb clears the fog, revealing the raw map in stunning detail.

• TIME MACHINE IMPORT: Instantly unlock your past. MythExplorer scans your Photo Library's EXIF data to reveal locations you've visited years ago. Watch your map come to life as your history clears the fog.

• HOLLOW GLOW DESIGN: Experience our signature visual style. Your revealed paths aren't just lines; they are vibrant, neon-rimmed footprints that highlight the world without obscuring the beautiful map details.

• PHOTO LANDMARKS: See your memories directly on the map. Our smart distribution system places your best photo thumbnails at the exact spots they were taken, creating a visual diary of your travels.

• GAMIFIED EXPLORATION: Earn Fog Points as you explore. Level up your explorer rank and unlock achievements across different categories: Exploration, Geography, and Life Milestones.

• PRIVACY FIRST: Your data stays on your device. Set Privacy Zones around your home or office to automatically pause tracking in sensitive areas.

Why MythExplorer?
Whether you're a daily commuter, a weekend hiker, or a global jetsetter, MythExplorer gives you a reason to take the path less traveled. Stop just moving—start exploring.

The fog is waiting. Are you ready to clear it?


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16 — 2026-08-06

Meet your world in 3D:
• A new globe view — tap the globe button on the map to switch
• Every place you've been glows on the planet, even on the night side
• Real sunlight: see which parts of the world are in daylight right now
• Spin it, flick it, pinch to zoom

### 1.15 — 2026-08-04

Meet your world in 3D:
• A new globe view — tap the globe button on the map to switch
• Every place you've been glows on the planet, even on the night side
• Real sunlight: see which parts of the world are in daylight right now
• Spin it, flick it, pinch to zoom

### 1.13 — 2026-07-30

This update fixes the very first launch:
• MythExplorer now asks for photo access properly the first time you open it
• Say yes and scanning starts right away — no need to close and reopen the app
• Say no and you get a clear explanation, plus a shortcut to Settings
• Turn access on later and scanning continues the moment you come back
• Once you've scanned once, later launches start on their own without asking again

### 1.12 — 2026-07-22

This update makes location detection much more accurate:
• Country pages now show only the footprints inside that country — no more mixing in travels from elsewhere
• Added full region data for France and Norway, so trips there now count correctly
• Added the Matsu Islands (Lienchiang), completing all 22 regions of Taiwan
• Photos taken by the seaside or in harbors are now placed in the right region
• Removed an invalid entry from the country list

### 1.11 — 2026-07-21

• Full translations for Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic
• Photo pins now spread out more evenly on the map
• Fixed photos sometimes showing the wrong thumbnail
• Settings now shows your real app version
• Various stability improvements

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## More apps by Chih Jen Chuang

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All apps by Chih Jen Chuang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1824397171

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