Portyl

Portyl

Step Into the Past

6 ratings
3 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 22, 2025
  • June 26, 2026

Features

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About

Experience historical sites brought to life with advanced XR and 3D graphics. Walk through ancient cities and witness daily life, citizens, and even animals as they once were. Explore meticulously recreated environments with expert historical consultation.

Advanced XR high-resolution 3D recreations
Fully animated creatures and characters
18 languages supported
Full audio support with narration
Integrated map with navigation
On-site and off-site XR experiences
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What's New in Portyl

1.2.2

June 26, 2026

Many bug fixes and additional optimizations for performance

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In-App Purchases

$6.00

Rome Pass

Unlock Rome Venues

User reviews

Great Experience

First time in Rome, excellent app for anyone traveling and want a new experience.

Rome Like You’ve Never Seen It

We just finished a tour in Rome with Shadi and Daniele. They gave us a sneak peek of his new app Portyl. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Standing in front of the Pantheon, you open the app and instantly see a 3D VR view of how the site looked at its peak. It’s like walking through ancient Rome with x-ray vision.

The experience transforms the way you understand history. Instead of staring at ruins and trying to imagine, Portyl rebuilds the past right in front of you.

Daniele, Shadi and the mybesttour team are onto something huge here—Portyl is going to change travel forever.
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Great tour app!

Easy to use, with amazing AR 3D graphics showing what the sites looked like in the past, and so worth the cost.

FAQ

What is Portyl?

Portyl is an app that uses Extended Reality (XR) and 3D graphics to recreate historical sites as they appeared in the past. It allows users to experience history by overlaying these reconstructions onto current ruins or from a distance.

How does Portyl work?

After installation, you can select a Tour Pass option and download venues. You can then navigate to a location and use your phone's camera to launch the XR recreation, either by pointing at a specific feature (Launch Point) or a general area (Free Range).

Can I use Portyl without being at the historical site?

Yes, Portyl offers an 'Off-Site' experience, allowing you to enjoy the XR recreations from the comfort of your home or hotel. Largo Argentina is also free to view when you are not on-site.

What historical accuracy can I expect from Portyl?

All portal venues are created under the consultation of prominent Roman Historians and Archeologists, ensuring a high degree of historical accuracy in the recreations.

Does Portyl have ads?

Yes, Portyl contains advertisements. As it is a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

What devices is Portyl compatible with?

Portyl is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It requires a device that supports its XR capabilities.

How often is Portyl updated?

The app was last updated on February 22, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support. More languages are also added every month.

What are the minimum hardware requirements for Portyl?

The provided data mentions minimum hardware requirements for Portyl, stating it is a geo-located real-time rendered 3D environment, implying a need for capable hardware to run the XR features smoothly.