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Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura, Inc. · Free · Navigation · 4.8 (9,822 ratings)
What it does
A map of unusual places nearby, each with its backstory and tips. From 5 apps for a weekend in a city you don't know.
The developer describes it as: “Find your adventurous spirit, get off the beaten path and discover unique places to experience near and far, all contributed by Atlas Obscura’s global community of explorers.”
Alternatives to Atlas Obscura
The closest alternatives to Atlas Obscura are Citymapper, YumPal, Airalo and Wanderlog — 4 apps from the list Atlas Obscura appears on, “5 apps for a weekend in a city you don't know”, each answering the same moment a different way.
CitymapperCompares every way across the city in real time: transit, walking, cycling.
YumPalPhotograph the meal worth remembering; it's pinned to the place you ate it.
AiraloAn eSIM for 200+ destinations, so you're online the moment you arrive.
WanderlogFlights, hotels and places to visit on one map, planned with friends.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Obscura | Free | 4.8 (9,822) | Navigation |
| Citymapper | Free | 4.9 (109,152) | Navigation |
| YumPal | Free | 5.0 (8) | Food & Drink |
| Airalo | Free | 4.6 (101,459) | Travel |
| Wanderlog | Free | 4.9 (35,697) | Travel |
Atlas Obscura and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Atlas Obscura is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.8 out of 5 from 9,822 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Atlas Obscura Travel Guide”.
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