Spotted by Locals City Guides

Name: Spotted by Locals City Guides
Rating: 3.7 (106 reviews)
Author: Spotted B.V.

By: Spotted B.V. App

Explore 85+ Cities as a Local!

Overview

Version:

7.0.33513

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Ranking

#160,951 ▼ 976

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Discover cities through the eyes of locals with Spotted by Locals City Guides. Insider tips and hidden gems handpicked by locals help you skip tourist traps and find authentic cafés, bars, art, and culture.

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Content Community

By:

Spotted B.V.

Rating:

3.70

(106)

Version:

7.0.33513 Last updated: 2026-03-19

Version code:

883545277

Creation date:

2011-12-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

61.08MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 160,951 ▼ 976

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Developed by:

Spotted B.V.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spotted-by-locals-city-guides/id470967003

Website:

https://www.spottedbylocals.com/

User Reviews

Spotted by Locals offers authentic, locally written recommendations and a handy travel-planning pocket guide with neighborhood clustering. Users praise its non-touristy spots and practical detail. However, the app is criticized for paywalls to unlock full content, uneven city coverage, weak organization and search, and content quality variance due to a limited set of spotters.

Pros

Content written by locals with authentic, insider recommendations that feel non-touristy.
Helpful travel companion for planning trips and discovering unique spots in cities.
Neighborhood clustering and area-based highlights help you explore multiple spots in a single visit.
Practical details like addresses, hours, and websites are provided by local writers.

Cons

Paywall / pay-to-unlock full content and reviews, which many users feel is not worth the cost.
Inconsistent city coverage with many cities having little data or being underrepresented.
Poor organization and searchability in the app (categories cluttered, filtering ineffective, no basic city search).
Content reliability concerns due to most tips coming from a small number of spotters.

Recent reviews

Why would I pay for access on the app when I can have it for free on your website?

by La*****, 2026-04-12

About to make my fourth trip with Spotted by Locals in hand. Nice to have inside advice from locals for quick reference as I wonder these cities. The performance of the app seems to get better and better.