Palm Springs Modernism Tour

Name: Palm Springs Modernism Tour
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 2.7 (47 reviews)
Author: Desert Publications, Inc.

By: Desert Publications, Inc.

Travel

Features & Capabilities

FEATURES · Guided tours of 80+ mid-century landmarks in Palm Springs, California · Tour by location, architect, or create your own custom tour · Intimate profiles of 12 leading architects · Video access to interiors and exteriors of premier properties · New & historic images, including Julius Shulman photography · Written and narrated by top architectural historians and experts

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User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Desert Publications, Inc.

Rating:

2.70

(47)

Version:

2.2 Last updated: 2025-12-05

Version code:

880311876

Creation date:

2012-11-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

100.18MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

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Developed by:

Desert Publications, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/palm-springs-modernism-tour/id576934996

Website:

http://www.palmspringslife.com/psmodapp

User Reviews

Palm Springs Modernism Tour packs a wealth of architectural info, photos, maps, and audio that feel like a self-guided museum tour and can make for a great day trip. However, multiple reviewers report persistent bugs, unreliable navigation, and data issues (crashes, slow loading, truncated text, mismatches between names and photos). Access to sites is often limited by gated or private roads, and GPS/map integration is weak. Some praise the latest version for stability, but overall many feel the app is not worth the price until fixes are made.

Pros

Rich, educational content about Palm Springs modern architecture with photos and details.
Audio narration provides a museum-like self-guided tour experience.
Useful for a day trip with a lot of information and multiple tours.
Photos, maps, and historical context are strong components when functioning.
Some reviewers note the latest version is fast and stable.

Cons

Frequent bugs and reliability problems (crashes, loading issues, audio problems).
Navigation and maps integration are weak; you have to copy/paste addresses.
Content inaccuracies and incomplete descriptions (mismatches, truncated text) and limited viewability due to gates/private roads; some sites not accessible.
Long or failed downloads and heavy data usage.
Perceived value concerns; many reviewers call it overpriced or not worth the cost given issues.

Recent reviews

This app from the Palm Springs Modern Committee is a great way to learn about Mid-Centry Modern Architects and Architecture. It's a great day out activity as well to drive around and see the residences and buildings in person. I heard the app had some issues when it first launched but it works great now!

by Ar*****, 2025-06-19

I tried loading the twice, nothing happens. No audio

by La*****, 2025-03-28

Sadly the map will not really help you if you do not know the area. We then went to a visitors center which then sold us a paper map, same info for another $5.50. Even when we showed them we had bought the app.