# SmartGuide: Digital Tour Guide

> SmartGuide is your personal audio guide to the world, just inside your phone.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.smart\_guide.smartguide.T\_00007](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.smart_guide.smartguide.T_00007)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.smart_guide.smartguide.T_00007`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SmartGuide s.r.o.
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 1,235,944
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (6,283 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.6337
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2016-11-12
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 130 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.smart_guide.smartguide.T_00007)
- **Website:** [https://smartguide.app](https://smartguide.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://smart-guide.org/privacy-policy/](http://smart-guide.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**SmartGuide: Your Digital Companion for Travel Adventures**

Turn your phone into a personal audio tour guide with SmartGuide. Covering over 800 popular destinations worldwide, this app offers free self-guided audio tours, GPS navigation, and insider tips to explore off-the-beaten-path gems safely and at your own pace. SmartGuide's contactless experience ensures safe travel without crowded groups.

Enjoy detailed audio narratives from local guides that automatically play when you arrive at attractions. With premium offline maps and guides, you can discover new places without internet connection concerns. Whether you want to avoid tourist traps or immerse in authentic culture, SmartGuide is your ultimate digital travel companion, making every journey memorable and convenient.

## Rankings

- #60,627 — Overall
- #9 — guide

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`
- `org.smart_guide.smartguide.T_00007.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User feedback often praises the app's concept and ease of use, but repeatedly complains about intrusive ads, low-quality AI-generated content, shallow landmark descriptions, app instability, and frustrating subscription and cancellation processes.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate.
- Informative guides when available.
- Promising concept for walking tours.
- Responsive support team.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads across the app, including before audio tracks.
- AI-generated content and AI voices are low quality and mispronounce terms.
- Insufficient content depth and landmarks; short, generic descriptions.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues.
- Billing problems: difficult to cancel subscriptions and trial charges.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.smart_guide.smartguide.T_00007)