# Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo — A Camino de Santiago Guidebook

> Offline Camino de Santiago guidebook with route planning and pilgrim tips. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Matynka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-primitivo/id555347055 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Matynka](https://appshunter.io/developer/535960559)
- Category: Travel, Books
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 151 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-primitivo/id555347055/reviews.md

## What is Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo?

No Signup. No Login.
Celebrating their 14th year online, the Wise Pilgrim Guides are the go-to source of up-to-date information on the Camino de Santiago.
Completely Rebuilt for 2026

Your Complete Guide to the Camino Primitivo
The original pilgrimage route, walked by King Alfonso II in the 9th century. 346 km from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela through Asturias and Galicia.

Yellow X
The best features from our beloved geolocation toolkit—see exactly how far you are from the next town or the nearest albergue.

Dynamic Elevation Profile
Completely reimagined and interactive. Tap anywhere to see distances to points along your route. See where you are on the profile in real time. One complete elevation from start to finish, uninterrupted by page folds.

Improved Maps
Offline and online versions of beautiful topographical maps. More interactive, more informative, more helpful when you're standing at a fork in the path. Offline map tiles now available as an in-app purchase.

Live Wildfire Map
See active wildfires across Spain and Portugal, updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service (EFFIS), plus this season's burnt areas along your route. A quick safety check before you set out.

Smarter Updates
Over-the-air updates only download what's changed. No more full app downloads eating through your data plan.

Itinerary Planner
Built-in planner, with the ability to import your plan from wisepilgrim.com too.

Pilgrim Tips
Leave tips for pilgrims following behind you, and benefit from those left before you.

Accommodation Directory
A full directory of albergues, camping, hotels, pensions, paradors, and casas rurales. With special attention to those that can be booked online.

Stageless Guide
No more "stage anxiety" or guide-created bottlenecks.

Photos
Photos of albergues, monuments and other points of interest along the way.

Comments
Albergue closed early for the season? Have a restaurant to share, or one to warn others about? Every location gives you the opportunity to leave a comment and read comments left by others. No registration necessary.

Notes
Jot down a note on any town, albergue, or stop on the route, or drop a pin on the map for water, viewpoints, photo spots, or places to come back to. Everything gathers on one page in order along the Camino, ready to search and export. Your notes stay private on your phone.

Share & import — swap itineraries and notes with fellow pilgrims by QR code or file.
Back up your plan and notes to a file, so nothing's lost when you change phones.

¡Buen Camino and thank you for your support!

## Key features

- Offline and online maps
- Accommodation directory (900+ listings)
- Itinerary planner
- User-generated tips and comments
- Scrollable elevation map
- Photo gallery

## Chart rankings

- #18 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-primitivo/id555347055/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New Format Not Useful

*2026-06-13*

It pains me to write this because I have been an avid user and cheerleader for the old version of the Wise Pilgrim apps. I have purchased and used the apps for the Frances, Ingles, Portuguese, and Primitivo. Thankfully the old format was still in use for my Camino last fall. I’ve recently tried to use the updated version when planning my upcoming Primitivo and I am very frustrated. I will no longer recommend the app and will try to find something else more helpful for planning. I will probably still use the downloaded maps while I am walking.

### 1/5 — Cannot Import From Planner to App

*2026-05-12*

Used this on Frances 2 years ago.  Now for Primitivo:  I can enter everything at wisepilgrim.com in ‘planner’ but; when place link in app, it is not what I planned.  Tried different browsers, different emails; same problem. Awful.

### 4/5 — Useful but it has its issues

*2022-06-22*

Navigation across the map, the list of cities and elevation maps could be better implemented. 
Overall it was useful. The elevation map location did not correspond to the location.

### 5/5 — Perfekt für den Jakobsweg

*2020-07-17*

Ich habe von diesem Anbieter alle Apps der Jakobswege und bin knapp 8.000 km mit diesen in Spanien und Portugal gewandert. Die App ist übersichtlich und sehr einfach zu bedienen. Zudem gibt es regelmäßig Updates mit Verbesserungen. Ich bin Begeistert und kann diese nur empfehlen.

### 3/5 — This desperately needs updating

*2019-10-12*

The app is good except it is in dire need of updating. There are comments in the app about bars that no longer exist and accommodation that is new and not shown in the app that is more than 2 years old.

### 1/5 — Distances comically inaccurate

*2018-07-03*

Format of the app is wonderful. It lacks information about alternative routes (there are many) and albergue/food information could be updated. 

In the offline map, distances are often inaccurate up to 5km, on one occasion after the Frances joins, it is off by over 20. This makes planning difficult. 

The route for the offline map is mostly accurate- some stretches being on trail that the app shows as along highways. I assume it was created via bike. 

Would give 4 stars if the distances were accurate.

### 3/5 — Missing accumulated distances

*2018-05-03*

Looks to be comprehensive but it doesn't show the accumulated distances along the route.

## Frequently asked questions about Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo

### Does Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo have ads?

No, Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for users.

### How much does Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo cost?

Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo is a paid app priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices support Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo?

Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo updated?

The app was last updated on September 9, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and updates. The latest version is 6.0.5.

### What is the age rating for Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo?

Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I plan my Camino route with Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo?

Yes, Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo includes a built-in itinerary planner. You can also import your existing plan from wisepilgrim.com.

### Does Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo offer offline maps?

Yes, the app provides both offline and online versions of a topographical map to help you navigate the terrain.

### What kind of accommodation information is available in Wise Pilgrim Camino Primitivo?

The app features a comprehensive directory of over 900 accommodations, including Albergues, hotels, pensions, and more, with information on online booking availability.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.0 — 2026-08-27

This update is about finding things faster.

Search has arrived. Tap the magnifying glass on the guide or the map and jump straight to any town or albergue on the route.

Measure distances with your finger. Press and hold any stop on the list, then drag up or down. The distance to wherever your finger lands appears as you go, following the route you have selected.

If your itinerary has dates, the map now opens on today's stage. Tapping the stage name brings the view back to that day's walk whenever you wander off exploring.

Elevation figures are now properly smoothed. Climbs read like the guidebooks instead of overshooting, and stage difficulty and walking times are truer for it.

The scissor filter learned a new trick. Alongside trimming the list from your location, it can now trim to today's stage when your itinerary has dates: tap it to cycle between the two. And it no longer hides the town you are sleeping in.

Also fixed: itineraries imported from the website now carry your chosen accommodation for each stop, the favorites filter shows your places right away, and a long press no longer opens a place by accident.

Buen Camino.

### 6.3.2 — 2026-08-10

Fly your Camino before you walk it. The new Flyover screen gives you a cinematic 3D preview of every stage in your itinerary, and Explore mode lets you roam the whole route in 3D. The dashboard is now yours to arrange — press and hold any card to move it. Also includes the latest albergue updates from the trail.

### 6.3.0 — 2026-07-03

You can now share your Camino with other pilgrims — send your itinerary and notes by QR code or file, and import theirs just as easily. You can also back up your plan and notes to a file, so they're safe if you change phones. Thanks for walking with Wise Pilgrim. Buen Camino!

### 6.2.15 — 2026-06-28

A big update this time around.

New on the map: a 6th style — 3D — to help you get your bearings in the bigger cities. And every map style now responds to a two-finger tilt, so you can lean the map back and look off into the distance to see what's ahead.

If you plan with the itinerary, there's a lot here for you:
- Dates are now supported, including multi-night stays in the same town.
- The stage banners at the start and end of each day tell you far more now.
- Notes you add in the online planner come along for the ride — they import straight into the app.
- City pages now show what you've booked, whether it's confirmed, and how you booked it.
- The map can walk you through your itinerary one stage at a time.

And the route page handles those long lists better — it trims itself at your starting point, with an easy tap to bring the earlier places back whenever you want them.

### 6.2.14 — 2026-06-19

New — weather forecasts for every town and your itinerary stages.

A new Wildfire Map. Tap the Layers button and switch on Wildfires to see active fires across Spain and Portugal — updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service — plus this season's burnt areas along your route.

I've also refreshed the route tracks with cleaner elevation profiles and a few corrections, updated a number of albergues with the latest information I have, and fixed a few bugs along the way.

Buen Camino.

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All apps by Michael Matynka: https://appshunter.io/developer/535960559

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