# Pinakin - Travel Audio Guide A

> India centric & Multilingual mobile app that will help you to Rediscover India

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aseuro.pinakin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aseuro.pinakin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.aseuro.pinakin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Aseuro Technologies Private Limited
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 77,497
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (495 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-07
- **First published:** 2016-08-19
- **Data as of:** 2025-05-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aseuro.pinakin)
- **Website:** [http://www.pinakinapp.com](http://www.pinakinapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://pinakinapp.com/privacy-policy/](http://pinakinapp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Pinakin is India's leading multilingual audio travel guide app, designed to help you rediscover the rich history, culture, and traditions of South India. Focused primarily on Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, this app offers original, high-quality voice guided tours that immerse you in the stories behind temples, heritage sites, and architectural marvels.

With curated content that connects with all ages, Pinakin provides fascinating facts, legends, and practical information such as ticket prices and local customs. Its pioneering multilingual support includes local Indian languages, enhancing the visitor experience. The app's offline functionality ensures you have uninterrupted access to audio tours without the need for internet connectivity. Officially partnered with the Tourism Departments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Pinakin transforms your visit into lasting memories with enriching narratives and culturally insightful audio guides.

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for its informative audio guides available in multiple languages, making travel to South Indian heritage sites more engaging and affordable. However, many complain about technical issues such as frequent crashes, buffering problems, and payment glitches leading to repeated charges. While customer support is praised, the app's outdated development causes frustration among users. Expansion to more regions and technical improvements are requested to enhance overall experience.

### Pros

- Provides informative audio guides that enhance travel experiences, especially at heritage and temple sites in South India.
- Available in multiple languages, helping users overcome language barriers.
- Helpful alternative to hiring local guides, saving money during travels.
- Support team is responsive and resolves issues promptly.
- Allows users to enjoy guided tours independently, which is useful during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

### Cons

- App crashes or hangs frequently, leading to poor user experience during tours.
- Repeated payment prompts even after successful purchase causing user frustration.
- Buffering and slow loading times when navigating audio or downloading content.
- App has bugs related to purchase recognition, making users pay multiple times unintentionally.
- Lack of updates and support for a couple of years, causing decline in app performance and user satisfaction.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aseuro.pinakin)