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Best Urbex Apps

59+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best urbex apps on iPhone average 3.7★ across 59+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Urbex Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Abandoned World - UrbexAbandoned World - UrbexFree3.1★ (205)YesYesJul 2026
2Haze ExplrHaze ExplrFree4.7★ (754)NoYesJul 2026
3Урбекс: Заброшенный МирУрбекс: Заброшенный МирFree4.5★ (48)NoYesJul 2026
4UrbexMaxUrbexMaxFree—NoYesJul 2026
5Urbex - Abandoned WorldUrbex - Abandoned WorldFree4.0★ (87)NoYesJul 2026
6Urbex and Monument ExplorerUrbex and Monument ExplorerFree2.1★ (12)NoNoJul 2026
7UrbexVaultUrbexVaultFree1.7★ (9)YesYesJul 2026
8URBEX LegendsURBEX LegendsFree3.6★ (13)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Urbex

Abandoned World - Urbex#1

Abandoned World - Urbex by Maxime Gerbe

Explorez les lieux cachés
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.1😐(205 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  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated location information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😊(754 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
Урбекс: Заброшенный Мир#3

Урбекс: Заброшенный Мир by Emily Johnson

Лучшие Места для Урбекса
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5(48 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.

More Urbex apps to explore

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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
(0)
freemium
5
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
6
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
7
UrbexVault
UrbexVault
UrbexVault
The best urbex locations
Free

Discover and explore forgotten places with this urban exploration guide. Features starter and featured locations, interactive maps, and detailed information. Earn rewards and unlock coordinates through contributions.

Starter and featured locationsInteractive map interfaceDetailed location information
✈️ Travel
(9)
free with in-app purchases
8
URBEX Legends
URBEX Legends
URBEX Legends
Carte des lieux abandonnés
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
9
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
(346)
free with in-app purchases
10
Explorin SoCal
Explorin SoCal
Explorin SoCal
Explorin Socal
Free

Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations in Southern California. Find unique spots like abandoned buildings and ocean caves with detailed descriptions, images, and directions.

Discover low-key exploration spotsFind abandoned buildingsLocate caves by the ocean
✈️ Travel
(136)
free with in-app purchases
11
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
UrbexHunt - Lost Place Map
Urbexing & Lost Places
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
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
13
Urbex App
Urbex App
Urbex App
by URBEX AFRICA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Free

Manage construction projects from your device with this all-in-one solution. Track milestones, receive real-time reports, and facilitate fund disbursement. Request certified project managers for approvals, planning, and quality control.

Real-time project reportsMilestone trackingAutomatic fund disbursement
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
14
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
15
Spooksy
Spooksy
Spooksy
Find Spooky Places Near You
Free

Discover haunted and spooky locations in your vicinity with detailed images and descriptions. Filter your search by type of place or expand the range to find hidden gems. The app is regularly updated with new content and features.

Discover local spooky placesDetailed images of locationsFilter search results
🌟 Lifestyle
(30)
free
16
Urbex Estate
Urbex Estate
Urbex Estate
by URBEX AFRICA TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Free

Manage community living with ease. This app allows for visitor access control, seamless payment of dues, and instant security alerts. Stay informed with notifications and track estate finances transparently.

Visitor access codesEstate dues paymentInstant security alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
CRDB BANK SIMBANKING DRC
CRDB BANK SIMBANKING DRC
CRDB BANK SIMBANKING DRC
by CRDB BANK PLC
Free
💰 Finance
(0)
18
Findia: Travel Creators Map
Findia: Travel Creators Map
Findia: Travel Creators Map
Travel, urbex & geocaching
Free

Discover hidden gems and plan your next adventure with a map curated by travelers and influencers. Find unique spots, engage in geocaching quests, and turn your everyday scrolling into exciting discoveries.

Travel inspiration from creatorsTrip planning toolGeocaching quests
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
19
Castle Explorer
Castle Explorer
Castle Explorer
20,000 castles to discover
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
20
LostUrbex
LostUrbex
LostUrbex
Lostplaces
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)

FAQ about Urbex

What are the best urbex apps for iPhone?
Abandoned World - Urbex tops our urbex apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.1-star average from 205 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top urbex 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 July 2026.
We track 59+ urbex apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.

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