Apple's App of the Day (July 1, 2026)
Discover why Apple featured Chimani as its App of the Day. Plan unforgettable adventures with intelligent trip planning, GPS audio tours, offline maps, expert-written guides, and a community of fellow travelers—all designed to help you explore with confidence, even when cell service disappears.
Whether it's your first national park or your fiftieth, Chimani helps you discover unforgettable hikes, scenic drives, wildlife, overlooks, and hidden gems while keeping you informed about changing conditions.
Intelligent Trip Planner – Built Around You
Create a personalized itinerary in seconds based on your travel style:
• Scenic drives or challenging hikes
• Wildlife, waterfalls, photography, history, and more
• Kid-friendly stops and accessible experiences
• Sunrise and sunset recommendations
• Interactive trip maps you can take offline
Park Assistant – Your Park Expert
Ask questions before or during your visit—even offline:
• "Where's the closest restroom?"
• "What's the best short hike nearby?"
• "Where should I watch the sunrise?"
Get fast, practical answers to help you make the most of your day.
GPS Audio Tours
Turn every drive into a guided adventure.
• Automatically plays as you approach points of interest
• Learn about park history, geology, wildlife, and culture
• Hands-free narration while you explore
Trip Sharing & Collaboration
Plan together with family and friends.
• Share complete itineraries
• Collaborate on stops and activities
• Keep everyone in sync before and during your trip
Chimani Community
Learn from travelers who've recently visited.
• Helpful tips for specific locations
• Recent trail and road updates
• Photos and comments from the community
• Share your own discoveries to help future visitors
Offline Maps & GPS
Download everything before you leave civilization.
• GPS-enabled trail maps
• Visitor centers, campgrounds, parking, and overlooks
• Complete park guides available offline
Live Park Alerts
Stay informed throughout your visit.
• Trail and road closures
• Weather and safety alerts
• Wildlife activity
• Parking and crowd updates
Powered by official park information and community reports.
Expert Travel Guides
Written by professional travel writers who've explored the parks themselves.
• Hidden gems and must-see attractions
• History, geology, wildlife, and culture
• Seasonal recommendations
• Fees, accessibility, pets, and safety information
Explore Thousands of Parks
Discover every U.S. national park plus thousands of national monuments, state parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other protected places across the United States. Explore iconic destinations like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, Glacier, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and many more.
Chimani+ Subscription:
Unlock even more planning power:
• GPS audio tours
• Offline maps and guides
• Unlimited Park Assistant questions
• Trip collaboration
• Ad-free experience
$34.99/year.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
## Good to Know
• Sign in to create trips, bookmark places, check in, share trips, and participate in the community
• Continued GPS use in the background may reduce battery life
• Need help? [support@chimani.com](mailto:support@chimani.com)
Terms: https://www.chimani.com/termsofservice.html
Privacy: https://www.chimani.com/privacy.html
I’ve been using this app for many years and find it incredibly useful! There are a few little things that have been identified in other reviews, so I’m not going to repeat them. This app is well worth having and using if you frequent the National Parks - especially if you hike into the parks, beyond the parking lots and congestion. I spend a lot of time on remote trails, and some not so remote. There have been several times this app helped me find my way back after a long day on a confusing trail system. I always carry a paper map (as a backup), but there’s nothing like being able to view your location on a downloaded map of the trail system! Btw, I even carry a small solar panel to charge my phone.As with most apps, you MUST use it and familiarize yourself with it to fully benefit from its many features.
Developer Response
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and for being a longtime Chimani user—we really appreciate it!We’re thrilled the app has helped you navigate those remote trails (especially after a long day out there!). Sounds like you’ve got a dialed-in setup with offline maps, paper backup, and even a solar charger—love it.Totally agree: taking time to get familiar with the features makes a big difference. Thanks again, and happy hiking!
Great App & Excellent Service
Park Adventurer
I’ve been using the Chimani app for years to keep track of our outdoor family adventures. It has great hiking maps within the national parks and the gps tagging allows you to easily keep track of your destinations and accomplishments. After recently upgrading my phone I was not able to log in because I forgot my password and didn’t have access to my old email address. I thought I had lost all of my data but Kerry with their service team came to the rescue, and did so much more quickly than I anticipated!If you spend a lot of time in the parks, this app is a must-have!
Developer Response
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I’m so glad we could help get you back into your account—wouldn’t want to lose track of all those amazing family adventures. Wishing you many more great days out in the parks!
Accidentally renewed subscription, Creator kindly helped with canceling payment
Michaela2212
I got this app for my first camping trip, and I signed up for the free trial and forgot to cancel it before it charged me. I had planned to switch to a cheaper option, but forgot! I email the company and Kerry replied. He was very kind, understood my situation, and helped guide me through cancelling my payment. I plan to keep a less costly subscription for this app, just because the Creator was so kind!As for the usability of the app, I found it very helpful with planning hikes and for navigation. I can tell the Creator put a lot of thought into creating this app. 5 stars!!!
Record your Travels and Adventures
Snowybirds
I absolutely love the Chimani app. Awesome and fun way to keep track of your National Park travels and check in and save that you were there! No worries if you have any issues with recording your adventures just reach out to Kerry! She is outstanding with helping. It’s a great way to keep track of all the places you went and it’s simple and easy to do. The app also gives lots of great information about the parks! Everything you need is all in one place. I love it! Sign up today and you won’t be disappointed. Dana-Maree from Jersey. Enjoy your journey!
Developer Response
Thank you so much for your review! As usual, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any issues or questions! All the best…
New GPS Audio Tours are here. Chimani+ subscribers can turn them on and explore the most visited parks while learning about the sights around them. Plus, major iPad improvements and plenty of bug fixes.
Version 6.2.4
The developer, Chimani, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
User Content
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
