# Pocket Guides — Local places, events & guides

> Local places, events & guides (iPhone/iPad app by RiseNorthDigital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-guides/id6769901737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RiseNorthDigital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896698507)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-21

## What is Pocket Guides?

Your local guide. In your pocket.

Pocket Guides brings local places, events and useful information together in one app, whether you live nearby, are planning a visit or are exploring somewhere new.

Choose your guide
Explore town and destination guides and switch between them as you travel. The available guides are shown in the app. Coverage and listing information vary by guide.

Find your kind of place
Browse places to eat and drink, shops, places to stay, local services, attractions and walks. View photos, contact details and useful links to help plan your next stop.

See what's on
Discover local events, markets, live music, talks, walks and community activities. Check dates, venues and event details before you go.

Explore on the map
See places in your chosen guide on the map, browse by category and open a listing for more information or directions.

Keep your favourites
Sign in to save places and events so you can find them again later.

For local businesses
Find your listing and follow the available claim options to request ownership. Use My Account to access your linked business listings.

Free to download and browse. You do not need an account to explore the guides.

Questions or feedback: hello@pocket-guide.co.uk
https://pocket-guide.co.uk

App Preview music: “Happy Beats & Business Moves Vol. 12” by Sascha Ende (ende.app), used under CC BY 4.0. Track: https://ende.app/en/song/12881-happy-beats-business-moves-vol-12 — Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Edited to a 22-second excerpt, mixed quietly with opening and closing fades.

## Is Pocket Guides safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Pocket Guides.

## Is Pocket Guides legit?

Pocket Guides has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Pocket Guides is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.3 — 2026-10-07

Pocket Guides has a new name, our blue compass icon and a refreshed look. Choose between available town and destination guides to explore local places and events. Access your linked business listings through My Account.

### 5.0.2 — 2026-09-30

Claiming a business listing is now simpler. Find the listing in the guide and start a free claim directly from its page. Claimed listings can be managed from My Account > My Listings.

### 5.0.1 — 2026-09-08

Improved event submissions and listing management, with security and reliability fixes.

### 5.0 — 2026-06-11

We’ve made PocketGuides even easier to explore.

This update includes improvements to the map experience, making it quicker to discover local places to eat, shop, stay and visit. We’ve also refined the app’s performance, improved reliability, and made small design updates to help everything feel smoother as you browse.

Thanks for using PocketGuides and supporting local businesses.

### V4 — 2026-06-04

Fresh maintenance update for Pocket Guides: Settle.

- Improves store build compatibility.
- Keeps sign-in, maps and app services aligned with the latest production configuration.
- Includes general stability and performance refinements.

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All apps by RiseNorthDigital: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896698507

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