# Smart Traveler AI Companion — Your travel companion > Your travel companion (iPhone/iPad app by Philippe Bouffaut.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-traveler-ai-companion/id6761561984 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Philippe Bouffaut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880911412) - Category: Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-04-13 - Data updated: 2026-07-10 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-traveler-ai-companion/id6761561984/reviews.md ## What is Smart Traveler AI Companion? Smart Traveler is your all-in-one travel companion. The moment you land, it detects your location and instantly gives you everything you need - local currency rates, time zones, emergency numbers, local news, food recommendations, and a built-in translator. No setup required. Just open the app and go. ------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------- CURRENCY CONVERTER Live exchange rates for 150+ currencies. Instantly see what things cost in your home currency, or convert in reverse. Always up to date. WORLD CLOCK See local time side by side with your home time zone. Know exactly what time it is back home without doing the math. Includes a quick reference for major world cities. AI TRANSLATOR Translate anything - menus, signs, conversations. Supports 23 languages. Use your own Gemini or ChatGPT API key for AI-powered translation, or use Apple's free on-device translation for 18 languages. No subscription required. LOCAL NEWS Stay informed with news headlines from your current country. Always relevant, always local. FOOD & DINING Discover what to eat wherever you are. Get the local food scene, must-try dishes, and dining etiquette - plus top-rated restaurants nearby with ratings and prices. Tap any spot to open it instantly in Google Maps. Backed by a built-in food guide for major destinations, with AI-enhanced, city-specific tips when you add your own API key. SAFETY & EMERGENCY INFO Every country's emergency numbers at your fingertips - police, ambulance, fire. Plus local driving rules, recommended transport apps, and travel tips. Powered by a built-in database of 50+ countries, with AI-enhanced tips for anywhere else. AUTOMATIC LOCATION DETECTION Smart Traveler detects your country automatically. Everything updates the moment you cross a border. Each screen is set against a beautiful photo of your current destination. Planning ahead? Use Simulation Mode to explore any destination before you leave. ------------------------------------------------------- AI-POWERED TIPS ------------------------------------------------------- Bring your own Gemini or ChatGPT API key to unlock AI-generated country tips, local food recommendations, and AI translation. Light travelers may never pay a cent - Google and OpenAI both offer free tiers. ------------------------------------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST ------------------------------------------------------- Your API keys and preferences never leave your device. Location is used only to show you relevant local information - never stored, never shared. ------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE APP ------------------------------------------------------- Smart Traveler is free to use with optional ads. Remove all ads permanently with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees. Travel smarter. Download Smart Traveler today. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-31 Added FOOD & DINING Discover what to eat wherever you are. Get the local food scene, must-try dishes, and dining etiquette - plus top-rated restaurants nearby with ratings and prices. Tap any spot to open it instantly in Google Maps. Backed by a built-in food guide for major destinations, with AI-enhanced, city-specific tips when you add your own API key. ### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-18 Fixed a display issue where an empty black bar appeared at the bottom of the screen while ads were loading. ### 1.1 — 2026-04-13 No release notes. ## More apps by Philippe Bouffaut - [Home Assistant AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-assistant-ai/id6761313252) All apps by Philippe Bouffaut: https://appshunter.io/developer/1880911412 --- *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 2026-07-10.*