# Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis — A Camino de Santiago Guidebook

> Comprehensive digital guidebook for the Via Podiensis Camino de Santiago route. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Matynka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-via-podiensis/id1567381172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Matynka](https://appshunter.io/developer/535960559)
- Category: Travel, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 142 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-via-podiensis/id1567381172/reviews.md

## What is Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis?

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 Via Podiensis
The most popular French route, from Le Puy-en-Velay to the Spanish border. 1089 km from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port through central and southern France.

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

- Interactive elevation profile
- Offline and online maps
- Live wildfire map
- Itinerary planner
- Accommodation directory
- Pilgrim tips and comments
- Notes and private journaling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Via Podiensis Offline Maps | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-via-podiensis/id1567381172/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Via Podiensis.. best guide

*2024-04-17*

I used this when walking the via Podiensis and found it SO useful.. great for planning, working out distances, finding accommodation etc. Wish there was similar for the GR70.

### 5/5 — Good

*2022-09-22*

Location information was very helpful when I was walking

## Frequently asked questions about Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis

### Does Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis have ads?

No, Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis is ad-free. The app is completely free to download and use, with no advertisements to interrupt your experience.

### What is the rating for Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis?

Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars from 10 ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.

### How often is Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis updated?

The app was last updated on June 18, 2026, suggesting regular maintenance and updates to ensure its functionality and accuracy.

### Is Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis available on Android?

Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The provided data does not specify Android compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis?

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

### Can I plan my Camino itinerary with Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis?

Yes, Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis includes a built-in itinerary planner. You can also import your existing plans from wisepilgrim.com.

### Does Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis offer offline maps?

Yes, Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis provides both offline and online versions of topographical maps. Offline map tiles are available as an in-app purchase.

### What kind of accommodations can I find with Wise Pilgrim Via Podiensis?

The app features a full directory of accommodations including albergues, camping, hotels, pensions, paradors, and casas rurales, with a focus on those bookable online.

## 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 — 2026-07-04

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 — 2026-06-30

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 — 2026-06-22

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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