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Best Abandoned Buildings Apps

70+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right abandoned buildings apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 70+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Abandoned Buildings Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Abandoned World - UrbexAbandoned World - UrbexFree3.1★ (206)YesYesAug 2026
2Haze ExplrHaze ExplrFree4.7★ (770)NoYesAug 2026
3Urbex: Abandoned WorldUrbex: Abandoned WorldFree4.4★ (50)NoYesAug 2026
4Urbex - Abandoned WorldUrbex - Abandoned WorldFree4.0★ (87)NoYesAug 2026
5Urbex and Monument ExplorerUrbex and Monument ExplorerFree2.1★ (12)NoNoJul 2026
6Mine Locator MapMine Locator MapFree4.6★ (348)YesYesAug 2026
7Forgotten XForgotten XFree3.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
8Lost places nearbyLost places nearbyFree2.3★ (3)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Abandoned Buildings

Abandoned World - Urbex#1

Abandoned World - Urbex by Maxime Gerbe

Explorez les lieux cachés
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.1😐(206 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover and explore abandoned locations worldwide with a global community of urban explorers. Find hidden gems, share your own discoveries, and connect with others interested in forgotten places and their history.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for urban exploration
  • 📍 Helpful in finding abandoned places
  • 👍 Good community and developer support
  • 🔍 Useful for research and YouTube content

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated location information
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
  • 🔒 Lack of verification for private property
Haze Explr#2

Haze Explr by Eclectic Services LLC

Find urbex & hidden locations
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.7😊(770 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover hidden urban exploration spots and share your findings with a community of like-minded adventurers. Contribute your own discoveries to unlock access to exclusive locations, ensuring a trusted network of explorers.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Awesome app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🤩 Great for urban exploration
  • 💯 Highly recommended

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and sign-outs
  • 🤔 Unclear on 'drops' feature
  • 🌍 Locations not always nearby
Urbex: Abandoned World#3

Urbex: Abandoned World by Emily Johnson

The Best Urbex Locations
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.4(50 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and share abandoned locations worldwide with an interactive map and community platform. Explore forgotten places, save favorites, and plan routes. Access detailed information and historical facts about unique sites.

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Urbex - Abandoned World
Urbex - Abandoned World
Urbex - Abandoned World
The Best Urbex Locations
Free

Discover and explore abandoned locations worldwide with detailed information, route planning, and user-generated content. Watch immersive Shorts of forgotten places. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.

Detailed location information cardsRoute planning via map servicesUser-generated content and updates
✈️ Travel
(87)
freemium
5
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Urbex and Monument Explorer
Discover new urbex spots
Free

Discover historic French and English monuments, including castles and cathedrals, along with lesser-known interesting locations. Save private spots for personal use or create shared maps with friends. Optimize your trips with automatic route calculation to minimize travel time between destinations.

Discover historic monumentsList and save private spotsCreate shared maps with friends
📷 Photo & Video
(12)
free
6
Mine Locator Map
Mine Locator Map
Mine Locator Map
Abandoned Mines & Prospects
Free

Discover historical and active mines, prospects, and mineral deposits across the United States. This app provides a map-based interface to locate various mining-related sites without requiring registration or subscriptions.

Map of mines and prospectsLocate abandoned minesLocate active mines
🔍 Reference
(348)
free with in-app purchases
7
Forgotten X
Forgotten X
Forgotten X
Lost Places erkunden & teilen
Free

Explore and share abandoned locations across Germany. This app helps adventurers and photographers find hidden spots with GPS coordinates and tips. Connect with a community, upload photos, and get safety information before your explorations.

Discover abandoned locations with GPSShare photos and commentsAccess legal information and warnings
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free with in-app purchases
8
Lost places nearby
Lost places nearby
Lost places nearby
Worldwide search
Free

Discover interesting places around you, anywhere in the world. View locations on a list or map and get directions with a single tap. The PRO version unlocks all features and hidden results for a comprehensive search experience.

List and map viewDetail view with informationOne-click navigation
✈️ Travel
(3)
free with in-app purchases
9
LostUrbex
LostUrbex
LostUrbex
Lostplaces
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
10
URBEX Legends
URBEX Legends
URBEX Legends
Abandoned Places Map
Free

Connect with a community of urban explorers to share photos, videos, and discover abandoned locations across Europe. Find nearby spots with GPS coordinates, navigate easily, and engage in challenges and events to climb leaderboards.

Discover 3000+ abandoned locations with GPSDetailed maps by country and departmentNavigation integration with Waze, Apple Maps, Google Maps
🌐 Social Networking
(13)
freemium
11
Forgotten Tower Atlas
Forgotten Tower Atlas
Forgotten Tower Atlas
Discover places: urban explore
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
UrbexCore
UrbexCore
UrbexCore
UrbexCore
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
13
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
Urbexing & Lost Places
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
14
IN LOCO museum of abandonment
IN LOCO museum of abandonment
IN LOCO museum of abandonment
a unique travel guide
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
15
RedevIndex
RedevIndex
RedevIndex
Blight Remediation
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Urbex Radar
Urbex Radar
Urbex Radar
Discover abandoned places
Free

Discover up to 100 abandoned locations nearby on a map, showing your current position and direction. This app encourages exploration of the surrounding landscape to find hidden, forgotten places.

Map of nearby abandoned locationsShows user's location and directionEncourages landscape exploration
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free with in-app purchases
17
Ghost Towns Australia
Ghost Towns Australia
Ghost Towns Australia
Outback history audio guide
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
UrbexMax
UrbexMax
UrbexMax
Best urbex locations
Free

Discover over 7,000 abandoned locations across Europe with detailed information, GPS coordinates, and an interactive map. Track your explorations, save favorites, and mark visited places. New content is added weekly.

Discover 7,000+ abandoned locationsGPS coordinates for navigationDetailed location information
✈️ Travel
(2)
freemium
19
Castle Explorer
Castle Explorer
Castle Explorer
20,000 castles to discover
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
arktur
arktur
arktur
Entdecke Architektur. Überall.
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Abandoned Buildings

What are the best abandoned buildings apps for iPhone?
Abandoned World - Urbex tops our abandoned buildings apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.1-star average from 206 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top abandoned buildings apps we rank are free to download, including Abandoned World - Urbex and Haze Explr.
Abandoned World - Urbex shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 70+ abandoned buildings apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Abandoned World is an application designed for urban exploration, helping users discover and explore abandoned or forgotten places around the globe. It serves as a guide to uncovering hidden treasures and connecting with a community of like-minded explorers.
Key features include the ability to search and explore over 250,000 locations worldwide, share your own photos and spots, save favorite places, and receive navigation support. Users can also connect with a global community of explorers and discover historical facts about each location.