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 location or using your current position. Browse curated collections including film locations, world heritage sites, and local history, see what people are reading on Wikipedia today, and save bookmarks to revisit later. Widgets on your Home Screen and Lock Screen keep discoveries accessible, while Apple Watch support lets you browse nearby articles from your wrist.
Highlights
- Nearby feature finds articles about landmarks, museums, parks, historic sites, and public art around your current location
- Search any place in the world to explore it before you arrive
- Filters to focus on specific kinds of places and attractions
- Curated collections including film locations, world heritage sites, and local history
- Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Smart Stack widgets for quick access
- Apple Watch support with Handoff to continue reading on iPhone
Best for
Travelers planning trips, people exploring their neighborhoods, and anyone curious about the history and attractions around their current location or a destination they're researching.
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 discovers articles about places, landmarks, and attractions around you based on your location. It combines Wikipedia content with location data to show nearby museums, parks, historic sites, and other points of interest, plus curated collections and trending articles.
- Can I search for places before I travel?
- Yes. You can search any place in the world to explore Wikipedia articles about it before you arrive, helping you plan what to see and learn about your destination.
- Does Inquire work on Apple Watch?
- Yes. You can browse nearby articles from your Apple Watch, then use Handoff to continue reading on your iPhone.
- What kinds of collections does Inquire include?
- Inquire offers curated collections powered by Wikipedia and Wikidata, including film locations, world heritage sites, local history, natural wonders, famous inventors, architecture, and art, with rotating categories.
- 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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