# Wrinkles: Audio Tour Guide — Walking Tours & City History > AI-powered location-based stories and personalized tours for travelers and locals. (iPhone/iPad app by Explore, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrinkles-audio-tour-guide/id6759068981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876639201) - Category: Travel, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 88 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-03-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrinkles-audio-tour-guide/id6759068981/reviews.md ## What is Wrinkles? Places have a lot to say. Wrinkles lets them speak up. Walk the cobbled streets of Rome, the grand boulevards of Paris, the bustling avenues of New York, or the quiet courtyards of Kyoto, and hear the hidden stories of the places you encounter revealed to you in real-time. STORIES THAT FIND YOU Wrinkles uses your location to automatically surface stories about the places around you, both in your ear and on your phone. Explore any city, town, or archeological site, and Wrinkles will uncover in-the-moment insights about the places you pass, from the cultural treasures of Cairo, Egypt, to the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey. Wrinkles is like having a local expert to everywhere, walking stride for stride with you anywhere, sharing remarkable stories about the nearby landmarks, buildings, monuments, and hidden places most people walk right past. ASK AWAY Wrinkles is a conversational guide to the physical world powered by AI, so if you want to learn more about a point of interest, go for it—ask a follow-up question (or 3). Wrinkles replies in real-time with encyclopedic knowledge about everything from where the water in the Trevi Fountain comes from to where to find a great carbonara around the corner. BUILD A TOUR INSTANTLY Want a guided tour built just for you? Wrinkles can generate a walking tour in seconds. Plan your tour ahead of your next trip or generate one spontaneously with a single tap. Simply choose a place and a topic, and Wrinkles will design a route and narrate each stop along the way as you walk. Create tours tailored to your interests, like: • an architectural tour of Barcelona • a folk music tour of Greenwich Village • a Renaissance tour of Florence • a Cold War tour of Berlin Wrinkles maps the route, organizes the stops, and shares the story behind each place as you arrive—turning any walk into a guided tour, even in your hometown. EXPLORE THE WORLD Browse the interactive map to discover stories anywhere on earth. From ancient ruins in Pompeii to historic temples and landmarks in Kyoto, Wrinkles lets you explore places before you visit — or discover them while walking. Over 1,300,000 points of interest worldwide. CREATE YOUR OWN WRINKLES Wrinkles isn’t just for discovery. It’s where you too can leave a lasting impression on the world. Unlike other social media platforms, Wrinkles lets you make your mark by tying your posts to the specific location on the map. You can share personal histories like where you got engaged with family and friends, or share public posts about the places you love with the world, including: • the best place for tapas in Seville • the best wine bar in Athens • a hidden gem in Hollywood • your favorite Van Gogh in Amsterdam Your stories become part of the map — visible to friends, family, or the public. BUILD & SHARE YOUR PERSONAL CITY GUIDE AUTOMATICALLY Save the places you love and Wrinkles organizes them automatically so that you can share them with friends. No more scattered notes, lists of links, or long texts of recommendations. Every landmark, museum, hidden street, or historic site you bookmark is instantly organized into a clean, shareable city guide. Your profile becomes a collection of the cities you've explored — from the cultural confluence of Istanbul to belle époque buildings in Buenos Aires, to the vibrant streets of Mexico City. Planning a trip with friends or family? Simply share your guide and they can explore the exact places you loved, already mapped and ready to experience. START EXPLORING Wrinkles is free to download and you can start exploring the stories around you, or anywhere in the world, instantly. Upgrade to Explorer for unlimited listening, deeper conversations, and advanced discovery features. AVAILABLE IN TEN LANGUAGES English Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Japanese Korean Chinese Arabic Terms of Use: https://wrinkles.io/terms/ ## Key features - Real-time location-based stories - AI-powered conversational guide - Automatic walking tour generation - Explore points of interest worldwide - Create and share location-based posts - Build and share personal city guides ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Explorer (Annual) | $50.00 | per year | | Explorer | $5.00 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Trip Pass | $40.00 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrinkles-audio-tour-guide/id6759068981/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Could easily be better *2026-07-12* This app is nearly great and has lots of potential, but the color contrasts that the developer chooses makes reading the information nearly impossible. Dark text on dark backgrounds, or light grey on off-white, makes the information nearly unreadable and for no good purpose. Black on white or white on black would make this app something that I would recommend to friends or family, but as is, it is just too tedious to use. I hope a future revision fixes this shortcoming, or gives the user options for display colors and font sizes. KISS **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the feedback, and we hear you loud and clear. The version we released today (1.0.12) directly addresses your concerns. We hunted down every "light grey on off-white" moment across the app—25+ spots—and bumped them to solid dark text. Muted body text, subtitles, map search placeholders, and the profile's grey-on-grey search bars all now hit WCAG AA at minimum. We also redesigned the entire map style with lighter category colors to make the black typography stand out. Font-size options are on our roadmap next. Thanks for taking the time to write out what wasn't working — it made the fix specific and fast. We hope you'll give us another chance to earn a better review! — Team Wrinkles ### 5/5 — Wowwww *2026-07-01* This is such a cool concept!! Was playing around and found out Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video was filmed on my block. I now love dropping that fact!! Especially can’t wait to try on my next trip to Europe! Can’t imagine how much Wrinkle history is there. ### 5/5 — For History Lovers, Curious Travelers, and Everyday Explorers Alike *2026-06-11* This app is truly incredible. I am a deep lover of history (especially those that are intimate and hidden), so when I found out about the app, I downloaded it to explore the niche stories of each place I’ve been. Most recently, I spent five months living in Florence while studying history. By the time I left, I felt fairly confident that I had gone beyond the surface in understanding the city and its immense historical legacy. Wrinkles, however, quickly showed me how much I still had to learn. During my time there, I was also conducting research for my upcoming thesis on Florentine nuns, and I was stunned to discover, through the app, that the conservatory across the street from my apartment was a former Medici nunnery—an incredibly rich resource that had sat directly under my nose for five months. Five minutes later, I discovered that Scrabble had been invented in one of my former hometowns. Wrinkles is a treasure trove of beautiful, layered histories—grand and intimate. I can only imagine how much more there is to uncover. My only qualm now is that I wish I had discovered Wrinkles sooner! ### 5/5 — Hidden in Plain Sight *2026-04-09* I’ve been using Wrinkles since it launched, and it has completely changed how I approach a day out. Whether I’m exploring right here in our own neighborhood or heading somewhere brand new, this app turns a simple walk into an incredible journey of discovery. What I love most is how it uncovers the "hidden in plain sight" details. Locally, I’ve found so many spots and stories I never knew existed, even in areas I thought I knew well. It’s perfect for any journey because it moves at your pace, surfacing unique insights and landmarks that you’d never find in a standard guidebook. ### 5/5 — Bringing guided tours into the 21st century *2026-04-06* An incredibly user friendly app that offers so much great info about a place! ### 5/5 — Literal. Magic. The app I’ve been dreaming of! *2026-04-06* Finally! This app is PERFECT for traveling, but I’ve learned so much history about my own neighborhood, too! Had a meeting in Manhattan last week and when I was done, I put on my headphones, strolled back to the hotel, and was mystified by THE most fascinating stories. Auto playing as I walked. And then the follow-up question feature thing!?!? Again, Literal. Magic. Haven’t had an app experience like this one a long time and sure once people discover it, it’s going to blow up. I’ll be in London in a few weeks and can’t wait to just….explore! Kudos to the team and thank you for bringing this new, indispensable tool into my life. ### 5/5 — Amazing for wanders *2026-03-27* Wrinkles is awesome for wandering the streets because it makes the world around you feel alive. As you walk, it surfaces stories, history, and hidden details about the places you pass in real time, which makes even a casual stroll feel richer and more memorable. I love that it feels like having a smart local guide in your ear instead of just staring at a map. It turns wandering into discovery. ### 5/5 — Literal. Magic. The app I’ve been dreaming of! *2026-03-26* Finally! This app is PERFECT for traveling, but I’ve learned so much history about my hometown that I never even knew existed, too. Had a meeting in Manhattan this week and when I was done, I put on my headphones, strolled back to hotel, and was mystified with THE most fascinating stories. And then the follow-up questions!?!? Again, Literal. Magic. Haven’t had an app experience like this in a long long time and sure once people discover it, it’s going to blow up. I’ll be in London in a few weeks and can’t wait to explore. Kudos to the team and thank you for bringing this into my life. ### 5/5 — New essential *2026-03-21* I’ve been using Wrinkles during the beta and it’s genuinely one of the most original apps I’ve encountered in years. The concept is simple but kind of magical—you’re walking around and suddenly you’re hearing the hidden history of the corner you’re standing on. I spent thirty minutes on my couch just scrolling around local places I’ve never been, learning things I had no idea I didn’t know. I can’t wait to see where this app goes, and I can’t wait to take it on my next trip! ### 5/5 — Super accessible travel guide *2026-03-18* Wrinkles makes exploring unfamiliar cities far less daunting and is a great aid in discovering points of interest ## Frequently asked questions about Wrinkles ### What does the Wrinkles app do? Wrinkles uses your location to automatically reveal stories and insights about the places you encounter in real-time. It acts as a conversational AI guide, answering your questions about points of interest and can even generate personalized walking tours based on your chosen topics and locations. ### How can I use Wrinkles to explore a city? You can explore cities by walking around and letting the app surface stories about nearby landmarks, buildings, and hidden places. Alternatively, you can browse the interactive map to discover stories anywhere on Earth, or generate a custom walking tour tailored to your interests. ### Can I create my own content with Wrinkles? Yes, Wrinkles allows you to create your own location-based stories and posts. You can share personal histories or public recommendations tied to specific locations on the map, making your mark on the world and sharing your favorite spots with friends or the public. ### Is Wrinkles free to use? The application is free to download and use, offering a wealth of features for discovery and exploration. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some premium features or content might be available for an additional cost. ### What kind of tours can I create with Wrinkles? Wrinkles can generate a wide variety of walking tours tailored to your interests. Examples include architectural tours, music tours, historical tours focusing on specific eras like the Renaissance or Cold War, and tours of hidden gems or local favorites. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.13 — 2026-08-01 Share your Wrinkles anywhere. You can now share individual Wrinkles or entire curated maps with anyone—via iMessage, email, texts, or anywhere you'd normally share a link. Recipients open a beautiful mini-map on the web and can play the story instantly, no app required. New: Wrinkles Maps. Curate a themed map of your favorite Wrinkles and bookmarks—"Our Family Rome trip," "Grandpa's D.C. history walk," "Best coffee spots in Brooklyn"—then share it as one link. Optionally pin your map to a fixed location (home base, hotel, Airbnb) and choose an emoji icon (house, palm tree, anchor, and more) so recipients see the highlights around you. Also in this build: • Your Wrinkles now show as your profile photo on shared maps • Tap any photo on a shared map to view full-screen; videos play inline • Explore More — recipients can uncover nearby ambient Wrinkles beyond your curated picks • "View in App" — see any of your shared maps directly on your mobile map • Redesigned profile: cleaner sections, boxed My Maps, collapsible history • Countless polish tweaks across the map and profile Lots more exciting stuff coming soon, but in the meantime, Happy exploring! — Team Wrinkles ### 1.0.12 — 2026-07-23 Wrinkles just got a beautiful new look. And a whole new map! Our map has a completely refreshed cartography—lighter, more readable typography, warmer category colors, and a custom-designed style built to match the app's tone. Every pin, every label, every color has been retuned for readability and beauty. It's the same Wrinkles you know, just easier on the eyes everywhere you look. Also in this build: • Signup is now a required first step, so your stories, follows, and lives stay yours across devices—one email, that's it • Existing users see the same one-time signup on next open—everything you've done carries over • Free tier now includes unlimited story playback and unlimited walking tours • Sharing a Wrinkle with specific people now saves correctly • Search bars and text throughout the app tuned for readability • Faster profile loading • Choose which of your Wrinkles shows up in your life—both when creating a Wrinkle, or in bulk via the Curate my Life button in profile • Countless polish tweaks Lots more exciting stuff coming soon, but in the meantime, Happy exploring! — Team Wrinkles ### 1.0.11 — 2026-07-15 Wrinkles just got a lot friendlier — even before you sign in. Daily Digest, for everyone! Even before you sign in or create an account, you can now see today's featured Wrinkle right on the Digest tab—a taste of what makes Wrinkles feel like the world's most interesting friend. Tap into any of our curated storytellers to explore their pins and find the voices worth following. Also in this build: • "Sign In / Create Account" everywhere "sign-in" used to live • A friendlier signup nudge with a bolded promise: all we need is your email! • Refined Suggested People Module Happy exploring! — Team Wrinkles ### 1.0.10 — 2026-07-14 Wrinkles just got a lot friendlier — even before you sign in. Daily Digest, for everyone! Even before you sign in or create an account, you can now see today's featured Wrinkle right on the Digest tab—a taste of what makes Wrinkles feel like the world's most interesting friend. Tap into any of our curated storytellers to explore their pins and find the voices worth following. Also in this build: • "Sign In / Create Account" everywhere "sign-in" used to live • A friendlier signup nudge with a bolded promise: all we need is your email! • Refined Suggested People Module Happy exploring! — Team Wrinkles ### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-02 Two big things in 1.0.8: your voice on the map, and a faster way to create Wrinkles. Your voice on the map When you record audio for a Wrinkle, your voice is now (optionally) what plays when someone walks past. They hear your recommendations, hidden gems, milestones, and memories in your voice—in the places that inspired them. No other map on Earth lets you do this. A new way to import your stories We've added creators.wrinkles.io—a web companion for Wrinkles. Have a story you've already shared somewhere online? Paste the link. Wrinkles imports the media and caption—AND extracts the audio from your video so your voice can play on the map. Tap "Import from socials" inside Create a Wrinkle to get started. Also in this build: • Smarter map search—type a place, pick from suggestions instead of guessing where the map will fly you • A handful of polish fixes around audio, video, and the create flow Happy exploring! - Team Wrinkles ## Related topics [weho history tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/weho-history-tour) · [culturequest south jersey](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/culturequest-south-jersey) · [walking tours audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/walking-tours-audio) · [bagan travel expert guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bagan-travel-expert-guide) · [mayflower self-guided tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mayflower-self-guided-tours) · [nearby history](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nearby-history) · [world heritage walking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/world-heritage-walking) · [city tour guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/city-tour-guide) · [glastonbury stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/glastonbury-stories) · [explore redwood city](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/explore-redwood-city) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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