About
Inquire turns Wikipedia into a location-based guide to discover what's around you. Find articles about nearby landmarks, museums, parks, historic sites, and public art by searching any place in the world. Browse curated collections including film locations, world heritage sites, and natural wonders, see what people are reading on Wikipedia today, and save articles with bookmarks. Nearby discoveries appear as widgets on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, and you can browse articles on Apple Watch with Handoff support to continue reading on iPhone.
Highlights
- Nearby discovery of landmarks, museums, parks, architecture, and historic sites around your current location
- Filterable results to focus on specific types of places and attractions
- Curated collections including film locations, world heritage sites, and natural wonders
- Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Smart Stack widgets for quick access to nearby articles
- Apple Watch browsing with Handoff to continue reading on iPhone
- Popular section showing trending Wikipedia articles by day or month
Best for
Travelers planning trips, people exploring their neighborhoods, and anyone curious about the history and significance of places around them. Works for users who want to discover landmarks and cultural sites before arriving at a location or while walking through an area.
At a glance
Inquire — Wikipedia Around You is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings and is available on iOS.
It is developed by Tamper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Inquire — Wikipedia Around You free?
- Inquire — Wikipedia Around You is a paid app, starting at $0.01.
- What platforms is Inquire — Wikipedia Around You available on?
- Inquire — Wikipedia Around You is available on iOS.
- What is Inquire?
- Inquire is a Wikipedia app that shows you articles about nearby landmarks, museums, parks, historic sites, and other places around your current location. You can search any place in the world to explore it before you arrive, browse curated collections, and see what people are reading on Wikipedia today.
- Can I use Inquire on Apple Watch?
- Yes. You can browse nearby articles from your Apple Watch wrist, then use Handoff to continue reading on your iPhone.
- What kinds of curated collections does Inquire offer?
- Inquire includes hand-picked collections powered by Wikipedia and Wikidata, such as film locations, world heritage sites, local history, natural wonders, famous inventors, architecture, and art, with rotating categories that change with your location and the date.
- Can I save articles in Inquire?
- Yes. You can bookmark articles, revisit your history, and share finds with friends. The app is designed specifically for iOS.
- What are the alternatives to Inquire — Wikipedia Around You?
- Inquire — Wikipedia Around You is similar to See Saw - Gallery Guide, Citymapper: All Live Transit, GasBuddy: Find & Pay for Gas, and Travel Planner – Trip Way. Browse related apps by tag: maps and travel.
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