Autio - Travel Companion

In-app purchases
3.1
61 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Ready to take travel to the next level? Autio has 20,000+ location-based audio stories across America and beyond. Try your first 5 stories free - no strings attached - then choose a plan for 30 Days, 1 Year, or 3 Years.


Ever curious about the deeper story behind that bronze historical marker you passed on the highway? Autio is an invitation to discover — a hands-free experience that delights, informs, & entertains by fostering a deeper connection with the people, places, & histories of the land you are traveling through.

With rave reviews from Forbes, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, Outside, TechCrunch, & more, Autio has won the Webby Award for Best Travel App and is a 3-time Apple App of the Day.
Updated on
Apr 03, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Personal info
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.1
60 reviews
Ann Bowman
March 24, 2026
Great app when it works. But twice now I've been automatically charged and can't access the app - it says my account is expired! I've contacted them twice through their website with no response or resolution. I love the idea, but the system is terrible! Autio did reach out and was very helpful. I still chose to cancel, not wanting another automatic renewal. Google Play, however, refused to refund my money. Be aware of their refund policy!
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Autio Inc.
March 3, 2026
We’re so sorry for the frustration and completely understand how upsetting that must be. We’ve responded and are actively looking into your billing and access issue now. If you don’t see our reply, please email us at [email protected] so we can resolve this as quickly as possible. -Josie
Beshoy Meshriky
December 25, 2023
First notifications didn't work for 2 months. They offered to extend my subscription for 1 year for free and then ghosted me. Audio plays while other media is playing, you have to manually pause your music or podcast. Audio will play randomly when you don't want it to. Too many notifications now because they show up even when you aren't reasonably close to a story. I uninstalled.
28 people found this review helpful
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Ali Bseiso
April 27, 2025
Nice app. A couple of issues. In my hand, I need to keep 'waking up' the app to prompt new stories. It would be nice for tne app to stay awake as GPS during the whole road trip. Also it would be far more relevant to start each story by referring to the relevant place being discussed and it's specific nearby location more clearly before starting to tell the story or the information
8 people found this review helpful
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Autio Inc.
Apr 03, 2026
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback! We’ll definitely pass along your suggestions about app behavior and story intros to our team—they’re great ideas. If you’d like help troubleshooting the app staying active, feel free to reach out to [email protected]. Safe travels! -Josie

What’s new

Hey Autio Explorers!
We’ve made it easier than ever to share stories and playlists, plus give detailed feedback on any of our content. Our best stories and edits come from our community of avid travelers, so we can’t wait to hear about the amazing stories you come across on your journeys.
Safe travels,
—The Autio Team