# WikiTrip – Travel Audio Guide — Self-guided tours & road trips

> Location-based audio stories from Wikipedia for travelers. (iPhone/iPad app by Björn Schefzyk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitrip-travel-audio-guide/id1438931523 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Björn Schefzyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207997124)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish
- Released: 2018-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitrip-travel-audio-guide/id1438931523/reviews.md

## What is WikiTrip?

WikiTrip is your self-guided audio tour guide for anywhere you go — powered by Wikipedia. Just start moving — walk, drive, or ride — and WikiTrip reads aloud the stories behind the places you pass. No tapping, no reading. Hands-free, eyes-up, always learning.

PERFECT FOR
• Road trips — let the landmarks narrate themselves as you drive
• City walks & sightseeing — turn any street into a guided tour
• National parks & scenic routes — hear the history around you
• Everyday commutes — discover what you've walked past for years

HOW IT WORKS
Start WikiTrip and go. The app finds the most interesting Wikipedia articles nearby and reads them to you in a natural AI voice. A smart algorithm picks articles based on editorial quality, content length, and proximity.

TAP THE MAP
Curious about a specific place? Tap anywhere on the map to hear about it instantly.

13 AI VOICES
Choose from 13 expressive voices powered by OpenAI.

19 LANGUAGES
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic.

YOUR HISTORY
Every article you hear is saved with a link to the full Wikipedia page.

SET YOUR PACE
Adjust the minimum distance and time between articles to match your journey.

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Location-based audio stories
- Wikipedia content integration
- Hands-free listening
- Multiple AI voices
- Support for 19 languages
- Customizable playback distance
- Saved listening history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WikiTrip Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| WikiTrip Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikitrip-travel-audio-guide/id1438931523/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2026-06-29*

Eine tolle App! Da ich blind bin, habe ich gerade auf Reisen oft die Situation, dass ich auf der Fahrt zu einem Ausflugsort nichts mit der Fahrtzeit anzufangen weiß. Dank dieser App kann ich meine Umgebung wahrnehmen und neue Eindrücke gewinnen.

**Developer response:** Danke für das tolle Feedback! ❤️

### 3/5 — Great concept-room for improvement

*2026-03-28*

Was excited to see this app and initially was impressed with all of the information. Reminded me of the Gaper Guide that you can get for Yellowstone National Park. I purchased the paid version in hopes to be able to filter and customize the information to what you find pertinent. For example, historical sites along the route only and perhaps limiting it to every 2-5 minutes instead of every 30 seconds. However, that’s not one of the features. Hoping this will become available in a future edition!

**Developer response:** Hi! Thanks for your feedback. You can edit the minimum pause time in between articles in Settings. I will look into filtering by category. Feel free to share more feedback via bjoern.schefzyk@gmail.com

Cheers, Björn

### 5/5 — Totally accessible with VoiceOver, and fun!

*2026-02-22*

It is pretty difficult to find free apps on the Apple App Store these days, let alone really outstanding free apps. 
There’s a reason this app is receiving such good exposure on the Applevis website, and it’s very well deserved. Thanks are owed to Bjorn,  the developer, for giving this app an accessibility rating so that it can be more easily found by those who can most benefit from it. It’s a terrifically unique idea.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the kind feedback ❤️

I will have to start charging for premium AI voices by OpenAI as those are not free to me. But I will continue offering a free version using iOS's built-in voice.

### 5/5 — Neuentdeckung für Reisen

*2026-02-20*

Spannende App, wenn man per Google Maps Audio-Infos zu relevanten Orten haben möchte. Cool auch, um die eigene Ecke besser kennenzulernen.

**Developer response:** Dankeschön ❤️

### 5/5 — Lovett

*2026-02-20*

Really neat and very informative

**Developer response:** Thank you ❤️

### 5/5 — Merhaba

*2025-07-15, version 1.4.4*

Bunu tüm özelliklerini koruyarak bir navigasyon uygulamasına dönüştür Emas miyiz hem toplu taşıma hem yürüme hem araba yol tariflerini aldıramaz mıyız bir yapabilir misiniz teşekkür ederim

### 5/5 — Works much better since update

*2024-08-26*

Good for general info! Wish there was options to click on maps.

**Developer response:** Edit: I fixed some bugs with background audio, which might address the issue you encountered.

Hi! I am sorry you had a bad experience. There should be plenty Wikipedia articles available for locations in and around Milan, in many languages. Did you perhaps only grant "once" location permissions? That's the only thing I can think of. I should add an error case for that.

### 4/5 — Eigentlich TOP, aber

*2023-08-01*

Hallo lieber Entwickler, die App scheint wirklich klasse zu sein, aber ich habe eine Frage zur Nutzung und bin nicht bereit mir dafür einen Twitter, bzw. X Account anzulegen. Wie kann ich sie per Mail erreichen, denn ich habe das Problem das meine Musik, welche ich prinzipiell über CarPlay höre, nicht unterdrückt wird, wenn WikiTrip einen Beitrag vorträgt. Somit ist da leider nichts zu verstehen. Generell finde ich die App und die Idee dahinter SPITZE. Wenn Sie mir erklären, wie ich dieses Problem in den Griff bekomme, gibt es sofort 5 Sterne. Ich hoffe, das Sie hier mitlesen und ich somit eine Rückmeldung bekomme.

**Developer response:** Hallo! Ich würde mich über eine Email an bjoern.schefzyk@gmail.com freuen (ich werde auch meine Kontaktinfos in der App updaten).

Welche Option ist die bessere?

1) Alles andere Audio-Playback wird pausiert
2) Nur gesprochenes Wort (z.B. Podcasts) wird pausiert, mit Musik wird gemischt

Viele Grüße, Björn

### 5/5 — Ich bin erstaunt, über wie prisibel

*2022-08-10*

Über den  (H) Heidschnuckenweg berichtet wurde .
Ich selber bin von H-Fischbek bis Celle 223 Km gewandert.
Liebe Grüsse v. Horst🚶‍♂️„🐗“   
(10.8.22)

**Developer response:** Das freut mich! Vielen Dank!

### 5/5 — 👌👌👍👍

*2022-08-01, version 1.4.2*

Thx

## Frequently asked questions about WikiTrip

### What is WikiTrip?

WikiTrip is a travel audio guide that uses Wikipedia content to tell you stories about the places you pass. It automatically plays audio as you move, allowing for a hands-free exploration experience.

### How does WikiTrip work?

As you walk, drive, or ride, WikiTrip detects your location and reads aloud relevant Wikipedia articles. It uses a smart algorithm to select interesting articles based on quality, length, and proximity.

### Can I choose the voice for WikiTrip?

Yes, WikiTrip offers 13 expressive AI voices powered by OpenAI. You can select your preferred voice to enhance your listening experience.

### What languages does WikiTrip support?

WikiTrip supports 19 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic.

### Is WikiTrip free to use?

WikiTrip is free to download and use, offering basic audio guide features. It also provides optional subscription plans for enhanced access and features.

### What are the subscription options for WikiTrip?

WikiTrip offers a monthly subscription for $3.99 and an annual subscription for $29.99. These subscriptions likely unlock premium features or remove limitations.

### What devices is WikiTrip available on?

Currently, WikiTrip is supported on iPhones. The app was last updated on March 12, 2026, with version 2.1.5.

### How often is WikiTrip updated?

The latest version of WikiTrip, 2.1.5, was released on March 12, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.12 — 2026-06-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.1.11 — 2026-06-17

Minor bug fixes and small improvements.

### 2.1.10 — 2026-06-15

You can now adjust the voice speed for narration.
Shake your phone to hear a new article right away.

### 2.1.9 — 2026-06-12

• Pause and resume narration right from the article card.
• New 3D driving view — the map tilts and follows your direction of travel. Tap the compass button to try it.
• Distance and direction to articles now update live as you move.

### 2.1.7 — 2026-06-05

• Pause and resume narration right from the article card.
• New 3D driving view — the map tilts and follows your direction of travel. Tap the compass button to try it.
• Distance and direction to articles now update live as you move.

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| [ExploreMap for Wikipedia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploremap-for-wikipedia/id1540117902) | 4.4 (12) | Free | Travel |

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