# Showaround - Find a Local

> Find a local to show you around for unique travel experiences and private tours.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.showaround`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IT Benefits
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 236,731
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (1,231 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2017-02-27
- **Publisher country:** LT
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.showaround)
- **Website:** [https://www.showaround.com](https://www.showaround.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.showaround.com/info/privacy-policy](https://www.showaround.com/info/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Showaround - Find a Local Travel Buddy for Unique Tours**  
Showaround is a handy Chrome extension that connects travelers with locals offering private city tours and personalized travel experiences. Whether you're looking for a cultural walk, a nightlife tour, or hidden gems in an unknown city, this tool lets you find the perfect local guide based on personality, hobbies, languages, and more.

Plan tailor-made activities and skip typical tourist traps by exploring destinations through the eyes of locals. Travelers can create trips, receive offers from locals, and hire guides on-the-go. Locals can also register to share their knowledge, earn money, and meet visitors, all managed from an easy-to-use platform. Perfect for those wanting authentic travel adventures and immersive city explorations.

## Rankings

- #147,116 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.showaround.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good concept for connecting travelers with locals
- Easy to use
- Potential for making friends and local contacts
- Useful for solo travelers seeking local experiences
- Positive experiences with some locals and guides

### Cons

- High subscription fees and payment issues
- Poor customer support and trouble resolving issues
- Fake profiles and reviews, leading to trust issues
- App stability problems including crashes and connection issues
- Lack of response from locals despite payment

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