# Atlantic Way Explorer

> A guide to the Atlantic Way highlighting points of interest & wildlife.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ie.atlanticwayexplorer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Aster Xplorer
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 21,236
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (188 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-22
- **First published:** 2020-12-01
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.atlanticwayexplorer)
- **Website:** [https://atlanticwayexplorer.ie/](https://atlanticwayexplorer.ie/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://admin.atlanticwayexplorer.ie/privacy-policy](https://admin.atlanticwayexplorer.ie/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Atlantic Way Explorer** is your ultimate companion to discovering the breathtaking Atlantic Way route on Ireland's west coast. This app highlights natural wonders such as dark sky locations, glowing phosphorescence in bays, wild waterfalls, and impressive blowholes. Explore diverse wildlife including puffins, herds of deer, wintering wildfowl, basking sharks, and whales.

Dive into the rich history of the region by visiting ogham stones, Mesolithic tombs, medieval churches, ancient abbeys, stone circles, castles, and towers. The app integrates with Google Maps and navigation for seamless exploration. It also features inspiring islands, thrilling routes, and top birdwatching sites organized by county, making your journey engaging and hassle-free.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `ie.atlanticwayexplorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Atlantic Way Explorer for its clean design, ease of use, and valuable detailed information about sites along the Wild Atlantic Way, enhanced by Google Maps navigation and excellent customer support. It successfully helps travelers discover unique locations. However, many criticize the app for locking essential content behind paywalls, technical issues like blank pages and network errors, small unreadable font with no zoom, missing attractions, and lack of offline access, which limit its usefulness for travelers in remote areas.

### Pros

- Clean, easy-to-use interface with a nice design and responsive functionality.
- Provides extensive and valuable information about Wild Atlantic Way locations, including suggested routes and categorized points of interest.
- Integration with Google Maps for navigation works well, enhancing usability.
- Excellent customer service with prompt developer responses and updates.
- Helps users discover unique and lesser-known places along the Wild Atlantic Way, enriching travel experiences.

### Cons

- Significant content is behind a paywall, which users feel cheapens the app and limits accessible information.
- App issues such as blank pages or network errors hinder usability, with reports of it not opening or showing content after initial use.
- Font size is too small with no zoom option, making text difficult to read, especially for older users.
- Limited number of waypoints; many attractions are missing from the app's listings.
- Lacks offline functionality, which is problematic for users traveling in remote areas with spotty coverage.

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