# Scarab City — Ground conditions

> Travel risk assessment for cities, scoring hazards from 0-10. (iPhone/iPad app by Sonee Das.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-city/id6781271582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sonee Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781271584)
- Category: Travel, Weather
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-city/id6781271582/reviews.md

## What is Scarab City?

We score the danger in a city for your dates.

The weather and storms ahead, the ground beneath, outbreaks, conflict, crime and air. One number from 0 to 10, and a few clear lines on what is there. Most cities, most days, show nothing stirring. When something is, Scarab says what, how strong and which way.

CLEAR WORDS
"Subtropical Storm Josephine, with winds near 100 km/h, is about 470 km south-southeast. It is forecast to pass to the southeast on 22 October, about 460 km away. Gale-force wind not expected."
"A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama, on 9 October, about 80 km away. Very strong shaking felt. Enough to damage poorly built buildings considerably. Strong aftershock shaking not expected during the trip."
Scarab says what is there, never what to do. When nothing is stirring, it says that too.

ONE NUMBER, 0 TO 10
Every reading is measured against published science on one shared scale: the chance of serious harm to an adult in ordinary health who is simply there, taking ordinary care. The city's number is the highest of what Scarab measured, never an average, so nothing important is smoothed away. When nothing rises above the ordinary, the card shows no number at all.

FOR YOUR DATES
Pick a city and your dates, up to a month ahead. Weather and storms read as far as forecasts reach; earthquakes, outbreaks, conflict and the ground from the latest record. Plan a trip of up to seven cities and read it leg by leg.

THE CITY ITSELF
Most cards carry a few lines on the place: the ground it stands on, the river or ridge that made it, and the festival or holiday on your dates. Dashain in Kathmandu, Navratri in Delhi, National Day in Beijing, with their dates.

MEASURED, NEVER GUESSED
Every number traces to a public feed or a record. No AI scores your card. When Scarab cannot read something for a city, it says nothing rather than guess.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account. No advertising, no tracking. Nothing you search is tied to you, and your saved places stay on your phone.

Scarab helps you:
► Read more than 5,000 cities for your dates: capitals, resorts, pilgrimages, the places people actually go
► See more than a dozen kinds of hazard, from heat and heavy rain to earthquakes, conflict and crime, for the days you travel
► Plan a trip of up to seven cities and read each leg
► Save a card for a week; with a pass it reads fresh each time you open it

FREE TO TRY
Your first ten reads are free. Then a pass that ends by itself, for a month or a year, or a plan that renews. A route across several cities comes with a pass.

Scarab is information, not advice. It does not replace your government's travel advisory.

Terms of Use: https://scarab.city/terms.html · Privacy Policy: https://scarab.city/privacy.html

## Key features

- City hazard scoring (0-10)
- Weather and storm forecasts
- Earthquake and outbreak alerts
- Crime and conflict data
- Multi-city trip planning
- Private and ad-free

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scarab Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Scarab Monthly | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yearly pass | $39.99 | one-time |


## Is Scarab City safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Scarab City.

## Is Scarab City legit?

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

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarab-city/id6781271582/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Highly Reliable and Easy to Use

*2026-10-21*

I have been using this app for my recent trips, and it has made travel planning incredibly smooth. Highly recommended for anyone who loves to travel without any hassle!"

### 5/5 — Comprehensive product

*2026-10-18*

I could find very clean notes on every hazard that was happening.

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2026-10-17*

Wonderful coverage of cities

## Frequently asked questions about Scarab City

### What is Scarab City?

Scarab City provides a single risk score from 0 to 10 for cities, indicating potential dangers like weather, crime, and outbreaks. It offers clear explanations of identified hazards and helps users plan multi-city trips.

### How does Scarab City score risks?

Each reading is measured against published science on a shared scale representing the chance of serious harm. The city's number is the highest measured hazard, ensuring no important risks are overlooked.

### What types of hazards does Scarab City cover?

Scarab City covers over a dozen types of hazards, including heat, heavy rain, earthquakes, conflict, crime, and outbreaks, for the duration of your travel dates.

### Can I plan a trip with Scarab City?

Yes, you can plan a trip of up to seven cities and read the hazard information for each leg of your journey. This feature is included with a pass.

### Is Scarab City private?

Yes, Scarab City is designed for privacy with no account required, no advertising, and no tracking. Your searches and saved places remain on your phone.

### How much does Scarab City cost?

The app is free to try with your first ten reads being free. After that, you can purchase a monthly pass for $5.99 or an annual pass for $29.99, which renews automatically.

### What devices does Scarab City support?

Based on the provided data, Scarab City currently supports iPhones.

### How often is Scarab City updated?

The app was last updated on October 24, 2026, with version 1.0.1, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-24

Scarab Travel is now Scarab City.

• A cleaner look, and a card that is easier to read at a glance.
• A new screen while a city is being read.
• Two more sources credited, in Settings → Data sources & credits.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-16

No release notes.

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