Overview

Rating:
4.40 +1
(1,042)
Version:
2.1.25
Last updated: 2024-09-06
Ranking
#59,381 ▼ 369
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Explorest - Photo Locations unlocks the world’s best photo spots by revealing exact GPS coordinates and influencer-sourced insights. Browse destinations from California, New York, Chicago, Japan, and beyond, with precise spots, step-by-step directions, and lighting guidance to plan your shot.

Key features include precise GPS coordinates, travel directions, real-time weather and golden-hour data, camera settings tips (camera, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed), offline access, the ability to track visited and wishlist locations, nearby activity suggestions, and a Pro pricing option (49.99/year or 99.99 for 3 years).

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Explorest Inc
Rating:
4.40
(1,042)
1 new ratings
Version:
2.1.25 Last updated: 2024-09-06
Version code:
868771848
Creation date:
2017-06-17
Compatible devices:
Size:
114.22MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-17
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Explorest — Photo Locations (v2.0.5)
41,764 2.83 (131)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Explorest Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/explorest-photo-locations/id1227446332
Website:
https://www.explorest.com

User Reviews

Explorest is praised for helping photographers discover locations and providing inspiration with an easy-to-use, sleek design. Users cite a broad range of spots and photographer insights, plus practical tips on timing and gear. However, repeated concerns include a heavy paywall that blocks most locations, uneven geographic coverage, and intermittent reliability issues (loading/login failures). There are also worries about geotagging attracting crowds and potential environmental impact, along with questions about content currency. Overall value hinges on accessibility and consistency.
Pros
  • Useful for finding photo locations and travel inspiration
  • Easy to use with a sleek, modern design
  • Broad range of locations with insights from experienced photographers
  • Provides practical guidance on when to shoot and what gear to use (field tips)
Cons
  • Locations largely behind a pricy Explorest Pro paywall, with only a few free locations
  • Geographic coverage is uneven or sparse in many regions
  • Reliability issues like loading failures, login problems, and the app not opening at times
  • Geo-tagging can attract crowds and risk damaging natural sites
  • Some content may be outdated or not clearly current
Recent reviews
I’ve used this app for several years. At the beginning it was fun and easy to use to find places to photograph near where I was traveling. I travel a lot and am a humble amateur photographer. After all these years of using this, it is no longer fun. Very few locations are shown for just the annual membership fee. About 80% of the locations are only accessible if you pay the pricy Explorest Pro fee. After careful consideration I’m canceling my subscription.
by Pl*****, 2026-01-25

This app used to be extremely helpful and I really relied on it while it was working. That’s exactly why this situation is so disappointing. I’ve been experiencing an ongoing issue where the app gets stuck on the loading screen and shows the message “Oops. You have no internet connection”, even though my internet is working perfectly (Wi-Fi and cellular). I have an active paid membership, so this is especially frustrating. At the moment, the app is completely unusable, and there’s no indication whether this is a temporary outage, a bug, or if the app is still being actively supported. As a paying user, I’d really like to understand: Is this app still functional and maintained? Is there a fix coming? Otherwise, it’s unclear why I’m paying for a membership I can’t actually use. Please address this issue or provide clear communication to your users.
by Ми*****, 2025-12-23
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