# Parroo: Audio Travel Guide — Self-guided walks & city tours

> Self-guided audio tours and articles for European cities. (iPhone/iPad app by Lucky Parrot.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parroo-audio-travel-guide/id6747335397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucky Parrot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820877155)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France)
- Released: 2026-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parroo-audio-travel-guide/id6747335397/reviews.md

## What is Parroo?

Self-guided audio tours for European cities. Researched, narrated, yours after one payment — including the cities other apps don't cover.

HOW PARROO IS DIFFERENT

Researched, then written, then verified.
Every place gets a short summary, a ~700-word article, and a ~3-minute audio. We research from sources in the local language and English, log every source, write the article, verify it against those sources, then re-write it from a guide-next-to-you perspective for the audio narration. Premium voice production, not single-pass TTS. At the end of every article: a Further Reading button with curated external links — we don't pretend to be your only source.

Pay once. No subscription.
City €4.99 / Region €14.99 / Country €34.99 / Worldwide €49.99. One-time purchases — buy once, keep it. When we add new places to an area you own, you get them automatically.

The cities other apps skip.
Today: 4,000+ places across Germany and France — including Würzburg, Lübeck, Eisenach, Aachen, Grasse, Bonifacio, Wittenberg, alongside Berlin, Paris, Marseille. The catalog grows over time.

READ OR LISTEN — YOUR CALL IN THE MOMENT

Three content depths per place: short summary (always free), ~700-word article, ~3-minute audio. Same researched pipeline behind both the article and the audio. 
Quiet evening? Read. 
Noisy crowd or hands-on-the-stroller? Listen.

WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE

- A short summary on every place.
- Full content for your first 5 places, anywhere in the catalog.
- A free preview place with the complete experience.

WHAT PARROO ISN'T

- Not a tour. No schedule, no group, no tipping.
- Not a subscription. No recurring charge, no trial trap.
- Not Wikipedia-recitation. Researched, written, verified — and audio that's been re-written for listening, not the article read aloud.
- Not "every city" — we cover what we've actually researched, including the European places other apps skip.

PRIVACY BY DESIGN

No user accounts. No tracking. No advertising. No analytics SDKs.

Currently available: Germany & France. English / German / French. The catalog is updated over time.

## Key features

- Self-guided audio tours
- Detailed articles
- One-time purchase
- Offline access
- No user accounts
- Privacy focused

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montpellier | $3.99 | one-time |
| Toulouse | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cannes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Occitanie | $12.99 | one-time |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur | $12.99 | one-time |
| Aachen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Grasse | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wuppertal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Duisburg | $3.99 | one-time |
| Erfurt | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parroo-audio-travel-guide/id6747335397/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Einfaches Handling, spannende Infos

*2026-07-09*

Die App ist super zu bedienen, sehr übersichtlich und mit hilfreichen Informationen gefüllt, die sich sehr gut lesen lassen. Die Audioversion ist perfekt um sich auf das Wesentliche vor Augen konzentrieren zu können. Danke für diese tolle App :)

### 5/5 — Sehr gute Inhalte, tolle Orte, schnelle Performance

*2026-07-06*

Mich hat am meisten die Qualität der Inhalte Überzeugt. Die Infos sind ausführlich und wirken wirklich recherchiert, nicht wie das übliche Copy-Paste von Wikipedia wie man es von andern Reiseführer Apps kennt. Man merkt das sich da jemand Mühe gegeben hat.

Getestet hab ich Parroo während meinem Corsica Urlaub bei Calvi. Dabei hat mir die App zum Beispiel den Leuchtturm von Revellata gezeigt - eine Sehenswürdigkeit die mir vorher garnicht bekannt war und die bei einer normalen Google Suche zwar auftaucht aber bei weitem nicht mit dem Informationsgehalt. Bin dann extra hin und der Ausblick von da oben war einer der Highlights der ganzen Reise.  Mit dem Audio Guide konnte ich mir dann wie in einem Museum alles erklären lassen. 

Genau für solche Entdeckungen abseits der Standard-Sehenswürdigkeiten ist die App richtig stark.

Ansonsten läuft die App komplett flüssig, auch beim schnellen wechseln zwischen den Orten gibts keine Ruckler oder lange Ladezeiten. Hab die App jetzt seit ein paar Monaten und es gab bisher auch keine Abstürze bei mir.

### 5/5 — Großartiger Tourguide

*2026-06-28*

Super praktisch für richtig tolle Sightseeingtouren auf eigene Faust, mit spannenden Einblicken und Erläuterungen.

## Frequently asked questions about Parroo

### What is Parroo?

Parroo offers self-guided audio tours and detailed articles for European cities. It provides researched content with premium voice narration, allowing users to explore at their own pace without a subscription.

### How much does Parroo cost?

Parroo offers a free version with limited content. Full city access costs €4.99, regions €14.99, countries €34.99, and worldwide access is €49.99. These are one-time purchases with no recurring charges.

### Does Parroo have ads?

No, Parroo is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not include advertisements or analytics SDKs.

### Can I use Parroo offline?

Yes, once you purchase content, you can access it offline. This allows you to use the audio tours and articles without needing an internet connection, perfect for exploring areas with limited connectivity.

### What cities are available on Parroo?

Currently, Parroo features over 4,000 places across Germany and France, including major cities and smaller towns. The catalog is continuously growing with new European locations added over time.

### How often is Parroo updated?

The app was last updated on August 10, 2026, to version 1.1.4. Content is updated over time as new places are researched and added to the catalog.

### What devices is Parroo available on?

Parroo is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### What languages does Parroo support?

Parroo is available in English, German, and French. Users can choose their preferred language for the audio tours and articles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-10

New in this version: a "Walk there" button on every place.

Open a place you're reading or listening about, tap "Walk there," and a walking route to that exact spot opens in your maps app. Your audio keeps playing while you walk, so you can listen on the way.

Same researched audio and articles as always. Now it's one tap to get there too.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-29

This version adds an optional in-app rating prompt. It only appears after someone has already explored several places in Parroo, so it does not interrupt the first experience.

This update also includes small improvements and preparation for the refreshed App Store pages.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-04-10

This update includes:

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-06

This update includes:

Explore the first 5 points of interest for free

Stay up to date with our new in-app update information box

Bug fixes and performance improvements- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1.0 — 2026-02-25

No release notes.

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