Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to CityZen

The companion app to navigate the city

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. CityZen launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   AutoZen▲68

   App navigation and launcher for Android

   2022 · autozenapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sidekix▲297

   A new way to explore hundreds of cities on foot. It's free!

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Flamyngo▲157

   Create a city guide with help of your friends.

   2016 · flamyngo.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Citymapper▲204

   The ultimate transport apps

   2014 · citymapper.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Citymapper 11▲100

   CLUB features are now available to all

   2023 · citymapper.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Routes.guide▲202

   Explore a city through personal itineraries made by locals.

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   JustVibe▲371

   The search engine for doing, with apps built for you

   Jul 2026 · justvibe.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Embark▲140

   A public transport app that works everywhere

   2016 · wet.com.mx · its alternatives →

9. 9
   AutoZen▲60

   Car dashboard with navigation, alternative to Android Auto

   2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Explore City▲84

    Turn any city into a strategy game map and explore it

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Detour 2.0▲159

    Explore cities with guided audio tours

    2015 · domaineasy.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Spotted by Locals 2.0▲125

    Truly local tips in 70+ cities

    2018 · spottedbylocals.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Kaktus App▲68

    Find locals based on your interests & explore city together

    2019 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Questo▲195

    Play a real-world city game @award-winning travel app 🚀✈️

    2019 · questoapp.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Urbaniser▲72

    Your New City Organiser. Never Forget a Place!

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Urbanaut▲69

    Local travel guides, curated experiences and city rewards

    2021 · urbanaut.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Waaaaay!▲84

    The simplest navigation app for those who cannot read maps

    2014 · waaaaay.com · its alternatives →

18. 18CB
    City Browser, an interface for filtering US cities▲14

    2016 · sfirrin.github.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    CityVibes▲80

    A social network for your city.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Citymapper 9.0▲130

    Get around big cities

    2019 · citymapper.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Visit a City▲113

    Create your personal travel guide

    2018 · visitacity.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB)▲137

    Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https:&#x2F;&#x2F;news.ycombinator.com&#x2F;item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark&#x2F;Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…

    Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    mymap.xyz▲80

    Keep track of the cities you have visited

    2019 · mymap.xyz · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Waywise▲148

    iOS travel guides for any city

    2024 · waywi.se · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →