# Sidequest: Explore Your City — Fog Adventure World Travel Map

> AI-powered GPS adventure game for exploring local and travel destinations. (iPhone/iPad app by Riley Palattao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Riley Palattao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880476807)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 168 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 269 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994/reviews.md

## What is Sidequest?

Make every day feel like an adventure. Sidequest turns your city, and everywhere you travel, into a real-world game. Random destinations by mood. Fresh places every day. Watch the map fill in as you walk.

◆ EXPLORE ◆

• Tap the dice for a Random Quest. A real-world adventure
• Pick your mood: Nature, Food, Adventure, or Hidden Gems
• Set your distance: walking, biking, or driving
• Get turn-by-turn directions to a destination you've never been
• Don't like it? Re-roll for somewhere new

◆ DISCOVER ◆

• Fresh places near you every day, curated to your taste
• Restaurants, cafes, parks, viewpoints, hidden gems
• Swipe through your daily picks
• Save the ones you love to your Want to Go list
• Skip the ones you don't, and the algorithm learns

◆ MAP ◆

• Automatic tile-by-tile fog clears as you walk, drive, or bike
• See exactly how much of your city, country, and world you've explored
• Drill into any continent, country, state, city, or neighborhood
• Widgets put your stats and maps right on your home screen

◆ SAVE ◆

• Three rating tiers: Must Go, Would Go, Meh
• Add photos, notes, and tags
• Auto-organize into Food, Nature, Adventure collections
• Always know which spots were great

◆ SHARE ◆

• Add friends, see their saved spots and exploration stats
• Share beautiful cards of your spots, city guides, and stats
• Discover places through the people you trust

◆ FOR EXPLORERS WHO LOVE A REAL-WORLD ADVENTURE ◆

If you love treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, or geocaching, Sidequest scratches the same itch with a different twist: there are no hidden boxes to find. The destination IS the discovery. A hidden coffee shop. A viewpoint you've never seen. A trail nobody told you about.

It's GPS-guided real-world exploration, minus the cache maintenance.

Questions or ideas? Reach out at support@knowaspot.app

Subscriptions are managed via your iTunes account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Unused trial time is forfeited upon upgrade.

Privacy Policy: https://knowaspot.app/privacy
Terms of Service: https://knowaspot.app/terms
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI-powered random quests
- Mood-based destination selection
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Exploration map with fog clearing
- AI-driven place information
- Personalized discovery feed
- Friend activity and sharing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |


## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994/reviews.md

### 1/5 — no free version :/

*2026-08-19*

hate hate hate apps that get you all set up don’t even let you try any features before an unskippable pop up to take your credit card information. great concept great idea in theory wouldn’t know cause I haven’t been able to see it

### 1/5 — Not use able

*2026-08-07*

When I start the app is shutting down 👎🏻

### 1/5 — Poor live activity practice

*2026-08-07*

Uses live activity to display a promotion in the Dynamic Island. Very annoying and against apple’s guidelines

### 1/5 — doesn’t work if you aren’t paying, i mean u won’t even see the map without it

*2026-08-02*

1/10

### 5/5 — Finally out of my rut

*2026-07-26*

Finally a reason to get out of my rut, and it was easy. I didn’t expect something this small to make such a big difference, but it genuinely helped me feel motivated again.

### 2/5 — How long is this interview??

*2026-07-22*

Downloaded to try but have to field a seemingly infinite number of personal questions before I can even get started. 

Hey developers, stop pretending it’s a psych therapy app when it’s a simple map tracking app.

### 1/5 — Subscription Required

*2026-07-21*

Enjoyed the free trial but after a bit got locked out and asked to pay for a yearly or monthly plan. I can’t access all my saved places 😭

### 1/5 — would give it 0

*2026-07-20*

don’t advertise as free if it’s not free

### 1/5 — Actually a waste of time

*2026-07-06*

I answered like 10 questions, did a forced review, and then i couldnt even explore because u need to pay just to do that so overall its just a big waste of time

### 1/5 — I deleted it

*2026-07-04*

I got this app so I’d be able to track my steps and see where I go and find new destinations so I started to log into the app and at the end, it was saying that you only get a three day free trial and you have to pay every month, which is not the reason I got the app. I thought this app was gonna be free so if you do not want to not pay every month don’t get the app

## Frequently asked questions about Sidequest

### What kind of adventures does Sidequest offer?

Sidequest offers AI-powered random quests and personalized destination suggestions based on moods like Nature, Food, Adventure, or Hidden Gems. It provides turn-by-turn directions to real-world locations, turning everyday outings into an adventure.

### How does Sidequest track exploration?

Sidequest features a unique map that automatically clears 'fog' tile-by-tile as you walk, bike, or drive. This visual representation shows exactly how much of your city, country, and the world you have explored.

### Can Sidequest provide information about places?

Yes, you can tap any spot on the map to ask AI about menu specials, hours, vibe, or what to order. It provides instant, place-specific answers, and you can even scan a place with your camera for on-the-spot information.

### Is Sidequest suitable for all ages?

Sidequest has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is intended for users aged 12 and older. This is due to the nature of real-world exploration and potential content.

### How often is Sidequest updated?

The latest version of Sidequest is 1.3.2, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for new features and improvements.

### Does Sidequest have ads?

No, Sidequest does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, focusing on the exploration experience without interruptions.

### Can I share my discoveries with friends on Sidequest?

Yes, Sidequest allows you to add friends and see their saved spots and exploration stats. You can also share beautiful cards of your spots, city guides, and stats with others.

### What devices does Sidequest support?

Sidequest is currently supported on iPhones. Future compatibility with other devices may be announced by the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2026-08-11

Sidequest is now on CarPlay and Apple Watch. Clear fog from your dashboard on every drive, and track your exploration from your wrist. Rank your saved spots with quick this-or-thats to sort out your favorites. Plus a redesigned spots page, instant map loading when you reopen the app, and sidequests that always find you a destination.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-07-31

Explored areas now stop at the city line instead of spilling past it, and city outlines follow the coast instead of covering the water.

Fixed the location dot disappearing, including right after you install.

Suggestions now recognize big places like parks and golf courses from anywhere inside them, not just at the entrance.

Your first sidequest always works now, with new artwork throughout the intro.

### 1.3.6 — 2026-07-30

A big one.

MAP HOME
The map is now the home screen. Stats, spots and sidequests are a tap away instead of buried in tabs.

NEW MAP STYLES
Make the map yours. Pick a look, choose your fog color and thickness, and change it whenever you like.

SEE HOW FAR YOU'VE GONE
Your neighbourhood, your city, your country and the whole world, with everywhere you have explored filled in.

A NEW START
Onboarding has been rebuilt from scratch, and your first sidequest is part of it.

SPOT REVIEW
Sidequest notices the places you stop and offers to save them. Review them when you feel like it, or not at all.

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.3.5 — 2026-07-29

A big one.

MAP HOME
The map is now the home screen. Stats, spots and sidequests are a tap away instead of buried in tabs.

NEW MAP STYLES
Make the map yours. Pick a look, choose your fog color and thickness, and change it whenever you like.

SEE HOW FAR YOU'VE GONE
Your neighbourhood, your city, your country and the whole world, with everywhere you have explored filled in.

A NEW START
Onboarding has been rebuilt from scratch, and your first sidequest is part of it.

SPOT REVIEW
Sidequest notices the places you stop and offers to save them. Review them when you feel like it, or not at all.

Plus performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-06

Your map has never looked better.

• Explored streets now flow as smooth ribbons instead of blocky tiles, and new areas reveal in a honeycomb as you move
• Richer fog with new textures and colors, sharper edges along roads, and faster loading when you zoom
• Your map now clears in the background, so fog lifts as you explore even when the app is closed
• A smoother first run, with a more personal setup and a better-looking first quest
• Permission requests now appear only when they make sense, plus a round of stability fixes

Get out there and clear some fog.

## More apps by Riley Palattao

- [FaithFirst: Bible Verse Alarm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faithfirst-bible-verse-alarm/id6760858247)

All apps by Riley Palattao: https://appshunter.io/developer/1880476807

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