# Explorest — Photo Locations > Best Photo Spots! Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explorestmobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explorestmobile) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.explorestmobile` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Explorest Inc. - **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL - **Downloads:** 41,873 - **Rating:** 2.83 / 5 (131 ratings) - **Version:** 2.0.5 - **Last updated:** 2024-09-07 - **First published:** 2020-10-18 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 118 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.explorestmobile) - **Website:** [http://www.explorest.com](http://www.explorest.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.explorest.com/legal/privacy.html](https://www.explorest.com/legal/privacy.html) ## Description Explorest is a premium Chrome extension designed for photographers and travel enthusiasts seeking the world's best photo locations. Recognized as one of Google Play's Best of 2020, Explorest offers precise GPS coordinates to iconic spots across major cities and countries including California, New York, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Users gain access to detailed directions, real-time weather updates, golden hour timings, and insider photography tips such as camera settings and equipment recommendations. The extension allows tracking of visited locations, offline access to saved spots, and nearby activity suggestions like the best local coffee. Featuring exclusive content from renowned photographers and travel influencers, Explorest Pro unlocks full Location Insight data for an elevated experience. Featured on Forbes and Wired, this tool is essential to capturing perfect moments anywhere in the world. ## Rankings - #322,698 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.explorestmobile.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Explorest offers a great concept with a beautiful UI and inspiring photography locations, but it suffers from a major lack of location coverage globally, making it frustrating for many users seeking local spots. The app struggles with interface usability, content submission transparency, and some technical issues like crashes and loading errors. While the photo quality and ability to plan trips are praised, the limited content and poor user experience lead many users to find it less useful than competitors or simple web searches. ### Pros - Unique and appealing concept focusing on photography locations. - Good graphic design and user interface with a pleasant user experience. - High-quality photos that inspire users to explore and take more pictures. - Ability to save and organize a list of places to visit. - Useful for discovering unique or hidden photographic spots beyond typical travel guides. ### Cons - Very limited number of locations, especially lack of content in many countries (e.g., Canada, Czech Republic). - App often shows far away or irrelevant locations instead of nearby spots. - Significant user frustration with the UI/navigation including nonfunctional back button and confusing interface. - Issues with content submissions not showing or lack of communication about acceptance/rejection. - Some users experience app crashes or loading problems, including offline connection errors despite being connected. ## Similar extensions and apps - [NoFilter: Photo Spot Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.no_filter.nofilter) — 60,756 users, 4.47 / 5 - [PIXEO - Photo Spots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.pixeo.capesplit) — 5,804 users - [Locationscout - Photo Spots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.locationscout.net) — 67,165 users, 3.60 / 5 - [Fotogoals – Photo Spots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fotogoals.app) — 4,377 users - [Explo Travel & City Guide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explo.exploapp) — 87,940 users - [Photer - Photo Location Finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photer.app) — 356 users - [PhotoSpot: For Travel Planning](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.photospot.android) — 7,116 users, 4.43 / 5 - [GeoFinder - Explore the World!](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.twowise.geofinder) — 4,284 users - [PinToBe - Best Photo Spots](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.davydovconsulting.pintobein) — 1,355 users - [PhotoHound](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.photohound) — 11,987 users, 1.67 / 5 - [Photerra: Photo Spots & Trips](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.photerra) — 244 users - [BeenThere Photo Travel Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/at.navil.been_there) — 1,855 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explorestmobile)