# World Around Me

> Search nearby places on camera. ATMs, groceries, doctors, parks and more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WT InfoTech
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 758,858
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (22,538 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.22
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-30
- **First published:** 2013-01-19
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 9.14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite)
- **Website:** [http://wtinfotech.co.uk](http://wtinfotech.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://worldaroundmeapp.com/legal/privacy/](http://worldaroundmeapp.com/legal/privacy/)

## Description

## Explore the World Around You with Augmented Reality

World Around Me is an innovative Chrome extension that leverages augmented reality (AR) to help you discover nearby places by simply pointing your phone's camera. Whether you are looking for ATMs, restaurants, parks, doctors, or grocery stores, World Around Me provides overlays of virtual signboards on your camera view, enabling intuitive and immersive navigation.

## Key Features
- Search over 31 categories of places using keywords.
- Access detailed information including user reviews, opening hours, contact details, price levels, and photos.
- Switch between camera view, list, and map modes for flexible exploration.
- Real-time distance tracking to points of interest as you move.
- Search and book hotels with full details like room rates and ratings.

Recognized with Google Play Awards and praised by major outlets like BBC and National Geographic, World Around Me enhances your exploration experience globally with seamless location and camera integration. Install today to transform how you find and navigate nearby places!

## Rankings

- #79,984 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

World Around Me is praised for finding nearby places and helping travel, yet the freemium model and data glitches hinder its appeal.

### Pros

- Very useful for finding nearby places and discovering things around you, especially while traveling.
- Generally reliable and well-liked; users say it works brilliantly, great, and nice.
- Helps users notice places they might miss visually, adding value beyond what is immediately visible.

### Cons

- Heavy upsell to Pro and a high price; free version is limited or effectively unusable.
- Inaccurate or outdated location information reported (wrong addresses or places listed incorrectly).
- Upgrade prompts and ads disrupt usability, making the free app feel unsupported and pushing users toward alternatives like Google Maps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.WTInfoTech.WorldAroundMeLite)