# Spot: explore the best places > Social and expert recommendations for discovering places worldwide. (iPhone/iPad app by Spot Tech, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-explore-the-best-places/id1054510328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Spot Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/927178070) - Category: Travel, Food & Drink - Price: Free - Rating: 4.40/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 54 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-12-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-explore-the-best-places/id1054510328/reviews.md ## What is Spot? Discover the best places in the world recommended by the friends and experts you trust. With over 500,000 expert reviews and a feature as a Best New App in 2016, Spot is your go-to for discovering the coolest spots near you and around the world. FIND THE PERFECT SPOTS FOR *YOU* • Spot simplifies discovery of the world’s best places by surfacing the one’s your friends recommend • Wherever you are, you can see the best food, drink, coffee, travel and sightseeing options that your friends love nearby. • Read expert reviews and see recommendations from friends, all in one place. LISTS - EASY FOOD & TRAVEL PLANNING WITH FRIENDS • Whether you’re planning a trip or exploring your neighborhood, Spot lets you make lists of the places you love or want to go. • Want an easy way to collect vacation recommendations? Simply tap "Collaborate" on a list, post it to social media and let your friends do the work. • You can make lists private so they don’t appear in your public profile or invite friends to edit a list. • Add your own photos and notes from your adventures to make beautiful and easily shareable lists. • Check out the awesome lists that your friends have created throughout their adventures. ## Key features - Friend recommendations - Expert reviews - Nearby place discovery - Global place discovery - Collaborative lists - Private lists - Add photos and notes ## Recent user reviews (10 of 69) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-explore-the-best-places/id1054510328/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This app keeps crashing *2020-01-15* I wasn’t able to use it and I don’t think it’s still being updated. ### 1/5 — I used to love Spot... *2019-10-24* ... it is is next to useless to me. Last year I flagged to support that when one tries to create a new list it is impossible to progress as the keyboard does not dock and the Next button is just a narrow line that cannot be used. You promised to look into it. ### 1/5 — Won’t let me do anything *2019-06-30* This app won’t even let me create an account, it keeps giving some stupid error message no matter what I do or how I try to create an account. Only makes me want to throw my dam phone out of frustration. Do not get. ### 1/5 — Why do you need my location??? *2019-05-29* I want an app to search for things to do while traveling without having to allow the app to track my location. This is not that app. I couldn’t do anything without allowing location tracking! ### 3/5 — Getting there *2018-02-04* There’s a lot to like about the app but there are some important features missing. While the app is a great tool for finding cool bars and restaurants, it would be nice to be able to distinguish between spots you like and spots you’re saving for future visits. Also, a map view when viewing spots by city would be very helpful. ### 5/5 — Helpful in a new place *2017-06-29* As I am an intern living in a city I have never lived in behavior, Spot has been insanely helpful for finding great places in San Francisco. My friends and I all use this app to help plan our weekend activities! Love the UI and over all feel of the app too! ### 5/5 — Diverse recommendations *2017-06-29, version 1.37* Bite-sized weekly newsletter for discovering new places, really convenient and user friendly ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-06-27, version 1.37* Love that I can discover new places for food and exploration ### 5/5 — Excellent UI and Guides *2017-06-23, version 1.37* Spot offers beautiful guides to virtually any type of exploration one wants to pursue in a city. Every location is accompanied by excellent high-quality pictures and the guides really do provide the best experiences for an area. ### 5/5 — Great for making plans with friends *2017-06-23* My girl friends and I do dinner once a month and always try to go somewhere new. It used to be a mess picking a place. Now we have a list in Spot that we share and add places to. It makes it so easy to pick a place and collaborate together. ## Frequently asked questions about Spot ### What does the Spot app do? Spot helps you discover the best places in the world, recommended by your friends and trusted experts. It allows you to find top food, drink, coffee, travel, and sightseeing options both near you and globally. ### How can I plan trips or explore my neighborhood with Spot? You can create lists of places you love or want to visit. These lists can be collaborative, allowing friends to contribute recommendations, or kept private. You can also add your own photos and notes to these lists. ### Is Spot free to use? Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users. ### Who are the recommendations from in Spot? Recommendations come from two main sources: your friends and trusted experts. The app aggregates these recommendations, including over 500,000 expert reviews, to help you find the best spots. ### Can I keep my lists private? Yes, you have the option to make your lists private so they do not appear on your public profile. You can also invite specific friends to edit a list if you wish to collaborate privately. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.49 — 2019-09-08 UI bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.48 — 2019-05-07 UI bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.46 — 2018-04-26 UI fixes and performance improvements ### 1.45 — 2018-04-18 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.44 — 2018-01-03 bug fixes and performance improvements ## Apps similar to Spot | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [My Spot - Find, Mark, Share](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-spot-find-mark-share/id1390827367) | 4.5 (98) | Free | Travel | | [Explorest - Photo Locations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332) | 4.4 (1,041) | Free | Travel | | [Locationscout - Photo Spots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locationscout-photo-spots/id1474484447) | 4.6 (138) | Free | Travel | | [String - Food/Travel Discovery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-foodtravel-discovery/id1055493291) | 4.8 (60) | Free | Travel | | [Tripbucket Mobile App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripbucket-mobile-app/id632034301) | 4.6 (136) | Free | Travel | | [Weno](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weno/id1568650163) | 3.7 (7) | Free | Travel | --- *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 2026-06-10.*