Recs: Save Your Spots
Your personal city guide
About
This app helps you discover, save, and organize places like restaurants, bars, and cafes. It uses AI to recommend new spots based on your saved preferences and allows collaborative trip planning with friends. Easily add places from social media or notes.
What's New in Recs
1.0.7
April 3, 2026
- Refined Rex Chat - Minor Bug Fixes
FAQ
How does Recs help me save places?
Recs allows you to instantly save spots from platforms like TikTok and Instagram by sharing the link directly to the app. It automatically extracts details like name, address, and ratings, so you don't have to copy-paste. You can also add places by pasting messy notes or typing a name and city.
Can I organize my saved places in Recs?
Yes, Recs offers robust organization features. You can sort your saved spots by city, category, or create custom collections for specific needs, like a 'New York Trip' or 'Ramen Spots'. The app also displays your saved locations on a world map.
What is Rex in Recs?
Rex is Recs' built-in AI that analyzes your saved spots to provide personalized recommendations. When you ask for suggestions, like 'best cocktail bars in New York,' Rex considers your existing saved places, such as Attaboy, to suggest new spots you're likely to enjoy. It even includes save buttons directly within the chat.
How does Recs facilitate trip planning with others?
Recs enables collaborative trip planning by allowing you to build itineraries with friends. You can add stops, set dates, create walking routes with estimated times of arrival, and export your plans directly to Google Maps. This keeps all your travel arrangements in one central location.
What kind of data does Recs use for its spots?
Every spot in Recs is enriched with real data from Google Places, including ratings, photos, operating hours, menus, and addresses. This ensures you have comprehensive information for each location. The app also features a head-to-head comparison mode for ranking your favorite spots.
Does Recs have ads?
No, Recs is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted user experience, allowing you to focus on discovering and planning your city explorations without any advertisements.
What devices is Recs available on?
Recs is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It supports a full dark mode for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions.
How often is Recs updated?
The latest version of Recs is 1.0.7, and it was last updated on April 3, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.