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Location-based audio travel guide

Every place you visit has a story.

Hear the story of where you are, told by a natural-sounding narrator. Point your camera at a building to learn its name; every place you visit adds up on your travel map.

Coming soonApp StoreAn Android version is on the way.
How it works
  • 53countriesfrom Türkiye to Japan
  • 484cities and regionsnew ones every week
  • 7,047storiesin 5 languages, naturally narrated
  • 818discovery routeson foot and by car
Eiffel TowerParis · FranceColosseumRome · ItalyBasilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy FamilyBarcelona · SpainHagia SophiaIstanbul · TürkiyeBig BenLondon · United KingdomParthenonAthens · GreeceCharles BridgePrague · CzechiaKızkalesiMersin · TürkiyeBrandenburg GateBerlin · GermanyHungarian Parliament BuildingBudapest · HungaryAlhambraGranada · SpainTrevi FountainRome · ItalyOiaSantorini · GreeceTower BridgeLondon · United KingdomGöreme Open Air MuseumNevşehir · TürkiyeNotre-Dame de ParisParis · FranceSchönbrunn PalaceVienna · AustriaEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh · United KingdomUçhisar CastleNevşehir · Türkiye

Explore

Stories are waiting for you all over the world

From the Eiffel Tower to the Pyramids of Giza, from Kyoto to Maiden's Castle: the stories of 7,047 places in 53 countries are in the app. Tap a card and start listening.

How it works

Take out your phone, and the story begins

  1. 01

    Look around

    Open Lorescope and point your camera at a building or a work of art; it recognises what you're looking at and opens its card. No more guessing which building it is.

  2. 02

    Hear the story

    Every place has a 60-second story, read by a natural-sounding narrator. It keeps playing with your phone in your pocket and the screen locked.

  3. 03

    Say "I'm here"

    "I'm here" only works when you are really there. Your first visit earns points, and the place is added to your travel map.

Audio stories

Your guide, in your pocket and in your ears

No need to stare at the screen. Stories are short, curiosity-sparking and told in a natural voice, so you can keep walking.

  • A natural-sounding narratorStories are read in a warm, natural voice, in 5 languages.
  • Follow alongThe sentence being read lights up on screen as you listen.
  • Your speed0.8x, 1x, 1.25x or 1.5x. Missed something? Skip back 15 seconds.
  • Lock-screen controlsPause or skip with your phone still in your pocket.

Features

Guidebook, map and narrator in one app

  • Colosseum · 0:42

    60-second stories, naturally narrated

    Short stories for 7,047 places, in 5 languages, told by a natural-sounding narrator.

  • Eiffel Tower 450 m Champ de Mars 120 m

    Explore with Lorescope

    Point your camera at a building, a statue or a work of art; let Lorescope recognise what you're looking at.

  • Heart of Tarsus · Next stop · 4 min

    Discovery routes and tour mode

    818 ready-made routes. Get a nudge near each stop; tap "Listen" and the story starts.

  • Paris
    • Eiffel TowerMonument · Paris
    • Louvre MuseumMuseum · Paris
    • Notre-Dame de ParisPlace of Worship · Paris

    Search and get directions

    Search for a city, place or address; directions are drawn inside the app.

  • Heart of Tarsus6 stops · 18 MB
    Downloaded · offline

    Works without signal

    With Pro, download a route with its audio and photos, or a whole region, and listen offline.

  • EElif started following you
    CCan said "I'm here" · Colosseum
    YYour review got 12 likes

    Follow your friends

    Find your friends, follow their trips and choose which notifications you get.

  • My travel map · 2026
    6 countries23 places4 badges

    Save and share

    Save the places you love, send routes to friends, share your travel map.

  • 14:32
    You are passing right by itSagrada Família · 60-second storyListen

    A nudge when you are close

    A short notification when you walk past a place with a story.

  • Pro
    MersinCappadocia
    SightFoodRest stopStay

    A-to-B trip planning

    Sights, food, rest stops and places to stay along your way; 220,000+ venues.

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I'm here

Arrived? Say "I'm here".

When you arrive somewhere, say "I'm here". You appear on that place on the map and share your mood and a short note. The check-in disappears on its own after 3 hours.

Pick your mood

  • Chilling
  • Exploring
  • Up for a chat
  • Hunting for photos
  • Resting
  • Only when you are really there: 50 m for single buildings, 300 m for ancient cities and parks.
  • The place's location is shown, not your GPS position, under a nickname if you like.
  • Your first visit to a place earns +10 points.

Explore your city

How much of your city have you seen?

See how much of your city you've explored, where you've been and what's still waiting for you. Places you've visited drop out of suggestions; mark the ones you saw before the app with one tap.

  • District by districtYour city's ring fills up; districts, must-sees and the stories you've heard are counted separately. On the fog map, the fog clears around places you've been.
  • Your passportEvery place you visit is stamped into your passport. Answer the story question right and the stamp turns gold; add photos and notes to your memory book.
  • City badgesBadges and points at 25%, 50% and 100% of a city. At half, 5 hidden gems unlock; at the end, your city certificate is ready.
  • Explore togetherSee how much of the city your friends have explored, or explore a city together; places either of you visits count together.
  • Your yearThe places, cities and countries you visited this year and the stories you heard, on one page and ready to share.

Rewards

Go further, rise higher

Points only come from places you really visit and from what you give back to the community. No paid advantages, no shortcuts.

1New Traveler
2Curious
3Explorer
4Guide
5Master Traveler
6Legend

Wheel of Fortune: earned by contributing and exploring

When you add a photo of a place or suggest a place that is missing from the map, our team reviews it; if approved, you earn points and 1 wheel spin. Exploring half of a city in person also earns a spin. Spins cannot be bought and are not handed out daily; prizes are points, badges and, rarely, a 7-day Travel Pass. The odds of each prize are listed in the app under "Rules and odds".

  • Points
  • Badge
  • Travel Pass

What earns what?

First visit to a place+10 points
Approved photo+20 points · 1 spin
Approved new place suggestion+50 points · 1 spin
Completing a route30–60 points · badge
25% / 50% / 100% of a city50 / 100 / 500 points

  • Badges

    First contribution, place explorer, a badge for every route, city badges, and rare badges from the Wheel of Fortune.

  • Weekly challenges

    Refreshed every Monday: "I'm here" at 3 places, 2 reviews, 3 route stops, 1 approved photo.

  • Leaderboard

    See where you stand each week. Pro gives no points or ranking advantage; everyone plays by the same rules.

  • Partner discounts

    In the future you will be able to turn your points into discounts from businesses that partner with Sightlore and just show the code at the till. New partners will be announced in the app.

Postcards

Every place is a story to take home

The places you visit add up on your travel map: cities, places, badges. Share your own postcard in a few taps.

The notes on the postcards are examples.

Cities

Featured cities

  • Hôtel de Ville, ParisFrance

    Paris

    51 places44 stories7 routes

    • Hôtel de Ville, Paris
    • Notre-Dame de Paris
    • Sainte Chapelle
  • ColosseumItaly

    Rome

    57 places57 stories2 routes

    • Colosseum
    • Arch of Constantine
    • Palatine Hill
  • Westminster AbbeyUnited Kingdom

    London

    127 places25 stories4 routes

    • Westminster Abbey
    • Palace of Westminster
    • Big Ben
  • Casa BatllóSpain

    Barcelona

    27 places27 stories2 routes

    • Casa Batlló
    • Casa Milà
    • Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
  • Hradčany SquareCzechia

    Prague

    80 places78 stories9 routes

    • Hradčany Square
    • Archbishop Palace
    • Schwarzenberg Palace
  • Hagia SophiaTürkiye

    Istanbul

    59 places59 stories2 routes

    • Hagia Sophia
    • Sultan Ahmed Mosque
    • Basilica Cistern

9,719 places to explore in 80 provinces of Türkiye and 404 cities and regions in 52 other countries. New ones are added every week.

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Community

A safe and fair community

  • A human approves every photo

    Submitted photos and new place suggestions are never published until our team approves them. Fake content earns nothing.

  • Your location stays yours

    We do not keep a GPS history; the list of places you've visited stays in your account. When you say "I'm here", you appear at the place, under a nickname if you prefer. When you mark a route stop, your location is kept for only 3 days to prevent cheating.

  • Hidden after 3 reports

    A review, photo or profile reported by three different people is hidden automatically and sent to our team.

  • Blocking works both ways

    You and the person you block will not see each other on the map, in reviews, on the leaderboard or on profiles.

Membership

Start free, go Pro if you like

You can explore without an account. Points, badges and routes unlock with a free membership; Pro makes your trip more comfortable but never earns you points.

Guest

Free

No account needed

  • Map, places and narrated stories
  • Search and directions
  • 2 Lorescope discoveries a day
  • Browse routes
  • Rating averages

Member

Free

With email, Apple or Google

  • 3 Lorescope discoveries a day
  • Discovery routes and tour mode
  • Points, levels, badges and leaderboard
  • "I'm here", reviews and following
  • Saved places and notifications
  • Weekly challenges and the Wheel of Fortune
  • Travel map and share card
  • Explore your city, passport and your year
Recommended

Pro

Travel Pass · 7 days
US$4.99
Monthly
US$5.99
Yearly
US$34.99

Travel Pass (7 days), monthly or yearly

  • Unlimited Lorescope discovery
  • Download routes and whole regions for offline use
  • A-to-B trip planner
  • Deep routes and long audio narration
  • Start group chats, PDF travel journal, extra card themes
  • Nearby notification frequency (1–5 a day or unlimited)

Points, badges, the leaderboard and the share card are the same, and free, for everyone. Prices shown in US dollars; the App Store shows the price for your country. Purchases are made through the App Store and Google Play; cancel anytime in your store settings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sightlore free?

Yes. You can explore the map, places and stories without an account. A free membership unlocks points, badges, routes and the Wheel of Fortune. Pro is optional.

Which phones does it work on?

It is launching on iPhone first and will be on the App Store soon. An Android version is in the works.

Which cities are covered?

Right now 80 provinces of Türkiye and 404 cities and regions in 52 other countries: from England to Scandinavia, from the Balkans to Spain and Portugal, from Cyprus to Japan, Thailand, Egypt and Morocco (Paris, Rome, Prague, Nicosia, Kyoto, Bangkok, Cairo, Marrakesh and more). New cities are added regularly.

Can I use it offline?

Yes, with Pro. Download a route from its page and its stories, audio and photos open where there is no signal, or download a whole region at once. Manage your downloads in Settings → Offline & downloads → Downloaded routes. For a short trip, the 7-day Travel Pass is enough.

Is my location stored?

We do not keep a GPS history; the list of places you've visited stays in your account. Your location is used to show nearby places and to confirm you are really at a place. When you say "I'm here", you appear at the place on the map and the check-in disappears after 3 hours. When you mark a route stop, your location at that moment is kept for 3 days to prevent cheating, then deleted; if you turn on discovery notifications, your approximate area (≈10 km) is kept.

Where do the stories come from, and how accurate are they?

Stories are compiled from Wikipedia and other open sources, and each story shows its source in the app. Every date and number is checked against the source text. If you spot a mistake, tap "Report an error" under the story and we will check the source and fix it.

Does Pro give an advantage on the leaderboard?

No. Pro offers comfort features (unlimited Lorescope, region downloads, the trip planner...). Points, badges, the leaderboard and the wheel follow the same rules for everyone.

Can I listen to stories while walking?

Yes. Stories are read by a natural-sounding narrator, and that is free. Playback continues with your phone in your pocket and the screen locked; pause or skip 15 seconds from the lock screen. With tour mode on a route, you get a nudge as you approach each stop.

What is Lorescope?

Lorescope is our feature that recognises what you're looking at when you point your camera at a building, a statue or a work in a museum. It combines your location, the direction you face and the image; recognition happens on your phone and the image is never sent anywhere. The card opens by itself and you start the story; if it isn't sure, it asks which one you mean. Guests get 2 discoveries a day, members 3; unlimited with Pro.

How are my visits counted, and how is the city percentage worked out?

When you say "I'm here", mark a route stop or open a story on the spot, the place is added to your visited places. Mark places you went to before using the app with "I've been here" on the place page. The city percentage is the share of the city's places with stories that you have visited. Places you've been are no longer suggested. City badges and points are earned only from on-the-spot visits.

Are there ads in the app?

No, there are no ads in the app right now. If cards from local businesses are shown in the future, they will always be clearly labelled "Sponsored" and will never affect ratings, rankings or suggestions. We never use your data for advertising or sell it.

What is the Travel Pass?

The Travel Pass is 7 days of Pro: unlimited Lorescope, offline downloads of routes and whole regions and the other Pro features for a short trip. It is not a subscription and simply ends when the 7 days are up.

How do I delete my account?

In the app go to Settings → Account details → Delete account. Your account is permanently deleted after 30 days; until then you can sign in and change your mind. Public content such as your reviews stays without your name, shown as "Traveler". Details are on the Delete Account page.

Which languages does the app support?

Turkish, English, German, Spanish and Russian. Stories and place descriptions are available in all 5.

Let your next trip start with a story.

Sightlore is coming soon to the App Store. Follow @sightloreapp on Instagram and X to hear the day it launches.

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Coming soonApp StoreAn Android version is on the way.