Best New York City History Apps

Offline New York City mapPoints of interest highlightingOffline subway map

Explore New York City offline with a comprehensive guide featuring maps, walking tours, and metro information. Discover attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems, and save money with ticket discounts. Plan your perfect trip by saving favorites and adding your own must-see spots.

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Anemoia

Vintage New York City

Historical NYC photographsExplore 2,500+ locationsCompare with Google Street View

Explore historical photographs of New York City from the New York Public Library's Digital Collections. Discover past scenes at over 2,500 locations and compare them with current Google Street View images.

🎬 Entertainment

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New York Guide & Tours

New York best guide

Offline audio guidesPhoto-based navigationPre-designed walking itineraries

Explore New York City at your own pace with offline audio guides and photo-based navigation. Discover popular neighborhoods, parks, and museums without needing an internet connection or GPS.

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New York Map and Walks

by GPSmyCity.com, Inc.

Self-guided walking toursDetailed offline city mapSearch for streets and businesses

Explore the city with self-guided walking tours and a detailed offline map. Discover attractions, hidden gems, and local businesses at your own pace. Track your steps, take photos, and share your journey without needing an internet connection.

Culture, Politics, News, Style

Dark Mode readingSeamlessly switch between Vulture, The Cut, Intelligencer, Curbed, Grub Street, and The StrategistPersonalized recommendations

Access a curated collection of articles covering culture, politics, news, and style. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with customizable modes, easy site switching, and personalized content. Listen to select articles with audio playback and engage in discussions.

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

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New York City Travel Guide

with New York City Map & Metro

Augmented Reality (AR) city discovery100% Offline travel guideOffline interactive zoomable maps

Explore a city with an offline travel guide featuring augmented reality, interactive maps, and daily itineraries. Discover attractions, restaurants, and nightlife without an internet connection. Get practical tips for shopping, commuting, and safety.

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NEW YORK Guide Tickets & Map

NEW YORK City Guide and Tours

Detailed offline mapsIn-depth travel contentAttraction and restaurant reviews

Navigate New York City with detailed offline maps, comprehensive travel content, and user reviews. Plan your itinerary, discover attractions, and book hotels and tickets without needing an internet connection.

Travel Guide at The New York

Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems of a major global city with an audio guide. Discover local stories, insider tips, and critical reviews for dining and shopping. Offers themed tours for unique experiences.

GPS-enabled audio toursOffline maps and contentLocal stories and secrets

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New York - Travel guide to best sights (NYC,USA)

Audio-guides for walks & maps

Offline audio guidesCustomizable routesInsider local tips

Explore New York City with an offline audio guide. Discover popular sights, local legends, and hidden gems with customizable routes and expert tips. Save money by purchasing excursions together.

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New York Travel Guide & Maps

New York City Guide Offline

100% Offline Travel GuideAugmented Reality (AR) DiscoveryInteractive Offline Maps with GPS

Explore New York City with a comprehensive offline travel guide. Discover attractions, navigate with interactive maps, and utilize augmented reality to find points of interest. Includes daily itineraries, budget-friendly recommendations, and safety tips for an enjoyable trip.

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New York City Travel Guide

with City Street Map & Tours

100% Offline Travel GuideOffline Metro MapZoomable Offline Maps

Explore a city with this comprehensive offline travel guide. Discover points of interest, plan daily itineraries, and navigate with interactive maps and augmented reality features. Get local tips for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

🗺️ Navigation

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Guide to NYC architecture

Landmarks New York

$4.99

Explore the rich history and architecture of over 850 New York City buildings. Discover hidden stories, view buildings nearby or across the city, and filter by architectural style. Access official preservation commission reports and Google Street View for an immersive experience.

850+ NYC building historiesLocation-based building discoveryGoogle Street View integration

by Friends of New York Transit Museum

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New York Transit Museum

Interactive scavenger huntExplore transit systemDiscover hidden history

Embark on an interactive scavenger hunt through New York's transit system. Discover hidden history, learn transit facts, and unlock rewards as you explore the stories that move the city.

🎬 Entertainment

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free

Simpli.City - for New York

Your Personalized Experiences

Personalized daily suggestionsSearch 40,000+ experiencesOver 20 categories

Discover personalized experiences and daily suggestions tailored for New York City. Search over 40,000 unique activities across more than 20 categories with powerful filtering options. Save favorites, create to-do lists, and collaborate with friends.

Discover the history of New York City's Garment District with a self-guided walking tour. Explore landmarks, view historical images, and listen to engaging stories at your own pace.

Audio and text tour versionsGPS-guided mapHistorical images

New York City Guide | Ingry

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free

Audio guide & Offline maps

Audio guided walking toursOffline mapsLandmark identification via camera

Navigate New York City with audio tours and offline maps. Discover landmarks using your camera and receive alerts for nearby points of interest. Enhance your exploration with premium features like offline access.