Votura 2.0: Fully Native iOS App with AI Chat, Offline Tours & More
We're thrilled to announce Votura 2.0 - a complete rebuild as a fully native iOS application! AI-powered chat agent, offline tour downloads, tour editing, referral program, explore map view, and much more.
We're thrilled to announce Votura 2.0 - a complete rebuild as a fully native iOS application! This major update brings better performance, smoother animations, deeper iOS integration, and an experience that feels truly at home on your iPhone.
From AI-powered chat assistance to offline tour downloads, tour editing capabilities, and a referral program, this release represents our commitment to creating the best travel companion app for curious explorers.
Major New Features
Chat Agent - Your AI Travel Companion
Talk to Votura like you would a local guide! Our new AI-powered chat agent is your personal travel companion that understands natural language and helps you discover amazing places.
- Ask questions about places, history, and attractions
- Get personalized recommendations based on your preferences
- Create custom tours by describing what you want to see
- Get directions and navigation help
- Voice input support - speak instead of typing for hands-free planning
Tour Editing - Make Tours Truly Yours
Now you can customize tours you've created to match your perfect itinerary:
- Reorder stops - drag and drop to rearrange your tour sequence
- Delete stops - remove places that don't fit your plans
- Confirmation dialogs - safety checks before deleting to prevent accidents
- Full control over your own tours while exploring community-created ones
Offline Tours (Premium) - Explore Anywhere
Download tours for complete offline access - perfect for international travel, remote areas, or saving mobile data!
- Full audio guides - all narrations available without internet
- Offline maps - cached map tiles for your entire tour route
- Turn-by-turn navigation - works completely offline
- Tour images - all photos and visuals saved locally
- Place descriptions - AI-generated content available offline
- Downloaded Tours tab - easy access to all your saved tours
Referral Program - Share & Earn Premium
Invite friends and both of you benefit! It's a win-win for everyone:
- Share your unique referral code directly from the app
- You get 1 month free Premium when a friend signs up with your code
- Your friend gets 1 month free Premium too
- Unlimited referrals - help more friends, get more free months!
Explore Map View - See Your Adventures
Experience places in a whole new way with our redesigned map view:
- Full-screen map view - immersive exploration experience
- Real-time updates - places refresh as you pan and zoom
- Radius-based search - zoom level automatically adjusts search area
- Touch to explore - tap anywhere on the map to see places near that location
- Synchronized views - seamlessly switch between list and map
Additional Features & Improvements
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Step-by-step directions between tour stops with visual progress indicators, push notifications for upcoming directions, and one-tap integration with Apple Maps.
Smart Notifications
Get alerted when near highly-rated places (8.5+ rating), proximity alerts when approaching tour stops, and customizable notification settings.
Enhanced Audio Experience
Loading progress indicator, auto-stop previous audio when starting new, audio speed control (0.5x - 2.0x), and interactive progress slider.
Full App Localization
The entire app interface is now translated into all 12 supported languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi.
Premium Features
- Unlimited AI-generated tours
- Offline tour downloads with maps and audio
- Advanced tour editing capabilities
- Priority support
- Ad-free experience
- Early access to new features
System Requirements
- iOS 17.0 or later
- iPhone 8 or newer recommended
- Internet connection for initial setup and tour generation
- Location services for full experience
Thank You
Thank you for being part of the Votura community! This major update represents our commitment to creating the best travel companion app for curious explorers like you. We're just getting started - expect more amazing features in future updates!
Have suggestions or found a bug? Email support@votura.app or use Profile → Help & Feedback in the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new features does Votura 2.0 include?
Votura 2.0 adds an AI chat agent, tour editing tools, offline tour downloads for Premium users, a referral program, and a redesigned map view. It is also a fully native iOS rebuild with better performance, smoother animations, and deeper iOS integration.
How does the AI chat agent in Votura work?
The AI chat agent lets you ask natural-language questions about places, history, and attractions, just like talking to a local guide. It can also give personalized recommendations, create custom tours from your description, and provide directions and navigation help, including voice input support.
Can I use Votura tours offline?
Yes, offline tours are available with Premium. Downloaded tours include audio guides, offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, tour images, and place descriptions, all accessible without an internet connection.
How can I edit a tour in Votura 2.0?
You can customize your own tours by reordering stops with drag and drop or deleting stops you no longer want. The app also includes confirmation dialogs before deletion to help prevent mistakes.
How does the referral program in Votura 2.0 work?
You can share your unique referral code directly from the app. When a friend signs up with your code, both you and your friend get 1 month free Premium, and there is no limit to how many referrals you can make.
Hear this city out loud
Votura turns the places in this guide into a self-guided audio tour you can follow at your own pace.