# Where am I - App — and what is around

> Identifies current location and nearby points of interest with Wikipedia integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Piet Jonas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-am-i-app/id536715795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-am-i-app/id536715795/reviews.md

## What is Where am I?

Did you ever wonder where you are while you travel and what might be interesting nearby? With this app long distance travels don't have to be boring anymore.

Features:
- get name of the nearest place, its area and country
- look up the location, area and country name on Wikipedia
- links to nearby Wikipedia articles
- thumbnail images of nearby Wikipedia articles
- sort Wikipedia articles by rank or distance
- open the map with your current location or the location of the selected Wikipedia article
- switch the Wikipedia language
- metric and imperial units

## Key features

- Get nearest place name, area, and country
- Lookup location details on Wikipedia
- Links and thumbnails for nearby Wikipedia articles
- Sort articles by rank or distance
- Open map with current or selected location
- Switch Wikipedia language
- Metric and imperial units


## Frequently asked questions about Where am I

### What is the price of Where am I?

Where am I costs $0.99 to purchase. This is a one-time fee, and there are no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### Does Where am I have ads?

No, Where am I is ad-free. You can use the app without any advertisements interrupting your experience.

### What devices does Where am I support?

Where am I is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to work on these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Where am I updated?

The app was last updated on March 29, 2025, with version 1.1.3. This indicates recent development and potential for ongoing improvements.

### What is the age rating for Where am I?

Where am I has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the content it may link to from Wikipedia.

### Can I change the language of Wikipedia articles in Where am I?

Yes, you can switch the Wikipedia language within the app. This allows you to access information in your preferred language.

### How does Where am I help me explore my surroundings?

Where am I provides the name of the nearest place, its area, and country. It also offers links and thumbnail images to relevant Wikipedia articles for deeper exploration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2025-03-29

- bugs fixed

### 1.1.2 — 2021-08-26

- bug fix

### 1.1.1 — 2018-07-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- support for iPhone X

### 1.1.0 — 2017-01-09

- adapted to iOS 10
- enhanced user interface

### 1.0.2 — 2014-02-01

- missing location name fixed
- enhanced for iOS7

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