# Sini - Istanbul Food Guide — Food, Tips & Tourist Tools

> Istanbul food guide with local recommendations, tourist tips, and transport tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Emre Ozdemir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sini-istanbul-food-guide/id6741916689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emre Ozdemir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782522674)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sini-istanbul-food-guide/id6741916689/reviews.md

## What is Sini?

Skip fake reviews, overpriced tourist traps, and disappointing meals.

Sini helps travelers discover the best food in Istanbul with trusted local recommendations, authentic restaurants, tourist tips, transport tools, and neighborhood-based travel guides.

Find authentic Turkish food, hidden local restaurants, famous kebab spots, baklava shops, Turkish breakfast places, cafés, desserts, and street food locals actually love.

Access useful tourist tools including metro maps, transport guidance, ferry information, walking times, and local travel tips designed for Istanbul visitors.

Whether you're visiting Kadıköy, Karaköy, Beşiktaş, Galata, Taksim, or Sultanahmet, Sini helps you explore Istanbul with less stress and better local experiences.

Why Travelers Choose Sini:

• Best Restaurants in Istanbul
Carefully curated local restaurants selected for quality, authenticity, and fair pricing.

• Avoid Tourist Traps
No fake reviews, no paid rankings, and no overpriced restaurants designed only for tourists.

• Food, Tips & Tourist Tools
Discover local food, transport guides, metro maps, ferry tips, and essential Istanbul travel information.

• Discover Authentic Local Food
Find the best kebab, baklava, Turkish breakfast, coffee, desserts, and iconic Istanbul street food.

• Neighborhood-Based Discovery
Explore Istanbul one neighborhood at a time with trusted local recommendations for every area.

• Smart Nearby Recommendations
Instantly discover great places near you with walking times and easy directions.

Perfect For:

• First-time Istanbul visitors
• Food lovers and travelers
• Short trips and weekend stays
• Travelers seeking authentic local experiences

If you want to eat like a local, avoid tourist traps, and explore Istanbul with confidence, Sini helps you discover experiences actually worth your time.

Download Sini and make every moment in Istanbul count.

## Key features

- Trusted local food recommendations
- Authentic restaurant discovery
- Avoid tourist traps
- Transport maps and guidance
- Neighborhood-based guides
- Nearby smart recommendations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Access (Promo) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week Access (Special) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access (Promo) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access (Special) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access (Gift) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Access (Special) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Access (Promo) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Access (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sini-istanbul-food-guide/id6741916689/reviews.md

### 1/5 — This is a scammer

*2026-07-23*

I purchased 1 week tourist access but it’s still locked.

## Frequently asked questions about Sini

### What kind of food can I find with Sini?

Sini helps you discover authentic Turkish food, including the best kebab spots, baklava shops, Turkish breakfast places, cafés, desserts, and street food that locals love.

### Does Sini help with getting around Istanbul?

Yes, Sini includes useful tourist tools such as metro maps, transport guidance, ferry information, and walking times to help you navigate the city.

### How does Sini help me avoid tourist traps?

Sini features carefully curated local restaurants selected for quality and fair pricing, and explicitly states it avoids fake reviews, paid rankings, and overpriced tourist-focused establishments.

### Can I find places near me with Sini?

Yes, Sini offers smart nearby recommendations, instantly showing you great places close to your current location with walking times and easy directions.

### What neighborhoods does Sini cover?

Sini provides neighborhood-based discovery, offering trusted local recommendations for various areas in Istanbul, including Kadıköy, Karaköy, Beşiktaş, Galata, Taksim, and Sultanahmet.

### Is Sini available on Android devices?

Currently, Sini is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not provided in the current data.

### How often is Sini updated?

The latest version of Sini is 2.1.04, and it was last updated on July 27, 2026. This indicates a recent update frequency.

### What is the age rating for Sini?

Sini has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.04 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes have been applied.

### 2.1.03 — 2026-05-23

• Improved nearby restaurant discovery
• Better neighborhood-based recommendations
• Enhanced food and restaurant listings
• Performance and stability improvements
• Updated local food recommendations across Istanbul

### 2.1.02 — 2026-05-07

We keep the app updated to provide you with the best user experience.

### 2.1.01 — 2026-04-28

We keep the app updated to provide you with the best user experience.

### 2.0.31 — 2026-04-22

We keep the app updated to provide you with the best user experience.

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## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*