GlobeMaster: Offline Travel Guide & Utilities app for iPhone and iPad


4.3 ( 6743 ratings )
Travel Reference
Developer: Ivan Karpan & Evgeniy Lebed
0.99 USD
Current version: 1.2.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 14 Sep 2009
App size: 143.32 Mb

"It’s an impressive collection of knowledge, and I think you’d have a hard time visiting a country NOT listed in this app."
- Michael from iPhone App Reviews.net

"This app is so incredibly simple to navigate that it’s almost impossible to realize its full value unless you ever find yourself truly in need of it. Let’s hope that never happens in an emergency situation. But if it does, you’ll be glad your tour guide is close at hand."
- Michael Essany from The iPhone App Review

GlobeMaster is an offline world-wide travel guide for 1400+ cities in more than 260 countries. All of this is spiced up with 4100+ photos, tips calculator and adviser, units converter and much more.

Perfect for vacationing, itinerary planning, business travel or simply for those who are interested in the world we live in, GlobeMaster offers reliable and important information for travelers, making any trip interesting, safe and enjoyable. For fast and more efficient access, all country and city data are divided into convenient categories.

The application contains practical advice based on Wikitravel content, and offers a wealth of information, including such information as national holidays, festivals, carnivals, traditions and culture of nation, local rules of behavior, national food and drinks, sights, ways of getting in, out and around the country/city, recommendations on how to stay healthy and safe and more. Additionally, travelers can easily and quickly calculate tips using country-specific tipping information for reference and convert often used units of measurement, as well as currencies at up-to-date exchange rates.

GlobeMaster provides updated news about events that potentially raise traveling risks, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, election-related demonstrations or violence, etc. If something unforeseen and potentially risky happens, users will know about it - even if the local media has not covered it.

Users can add to favorites tips and converter presets they use most, and GlobeMaster can restore presets they need - easily and anytime. And with regard to tipping, its always best to tip appropriately in each and every situation. With GlobeMaster, smart travelers can always make a quick calculation of tips adequate for their situation in 200+ countries. GlobeMaster offers simple and quick units converter, including 11 types of converters, 80+ units and 190+ currencies with exchange rates updated online and on-the-fly.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:
✓ Comfortable and simple User Interface
✓ 260+ countries and areas
✓ 1400+ major cities
✓ Country overview on Google maps and 4100+ photos
✓ Handy Tip Calculator with detailed information on tipping for current country
✓ Useful Units Converter with currency rates online on-demand update
✓ Favorites functionality for tip calculator and units converter presets you use most often
✓ Ways of getting in, out and around the country/city by all means of transport
✓ Information about national holidays and major events, such as festivals and local rules of behavior
✓ Reference information about local communications and emergency contacts
✓ Advice on how to stay healthy and safe
✓ Electricity standards, national cuisine, shopping advice
✓ Recommendations about accommodation and work
Complete information about information GlobeMaster features can be found on our web-site.

General section information is based on Wikitravel content and is licensed under CC-by-SA 1.0, images are licensed under various licenses. Alerts section information is based on Wikinews content and is licensed under CC-by-A 2.5.

Pros and cons of GlobeMaster: Offline Travel Guide & Utilities app for iPhone and iPad

GlobeMaster: Offline Travel Guide & Utilities app good for

It is amazing how much information you get, for such a low price. The content is very good organized, so that you can find whatever you are searching for right away. Furthermore it is incredible that you are able to get details, such as which areas you should avoid in a city or where to find a cheap hotel and what to keep in mind to respect other cultures. But the greatest thig about this app is, that it all comes offline and with a neat design. There is still one little bug: If you go to "more" and then to "favorite" there is no button to go back. My conclusion is that this app is a great deal for all travelers, who are able to understand English ;)
This app is an incredible resource for travelers. It contains within one application what is usually divided into hundreds of 1-3$ apps !
I travel a lot for work. When on the plane one has to keep the phone on airplane mode. But you still wanna read about cool places around the world. Because this is wikitravel you will often have corners of the world you have never seen or heard of. Such as Niue or Kingman Reef. All the info is very well organized. Two things I ask for: more updates of wikitravel and... More updates of wikitravel! Some sections are not complete and I bet many places have a better description since the current build was taken.
Goodbuy Worldbook. This is one of the best apps Ive downloaded. Ive downloaded over 200 apps and spent around $700. Top 10 apps.
This is simply the best travel guide application designed for iPhone users. This application has a lot of features and tips to help you and your family get around safely in countries and cities around the globe.
Wow guys Ive been looking for app like this since time I got my first iPhone! All the good stuff in one app, culture, places, biggest sites, converters... I really enjoyed Get In and Around really how easy it is here! I even feel like Ive made a trip some of the countries. Well, now I know how to plan my next tour!

Some bad moments

I do not know what for? Maps are not offline and requires internet. DO NOT BUY IT!
This app hasnt been updated in 2 1/2 years!! Most of the info in many countries is old and obsolete. That makes this app totally unreliable on demographics and other important info. It needs a new database update really bad. Now its just a 198 MB dead weight on your disk space. Not even worth it for free!
A great app back in the day. But it needs an update. At give us a retina icon. Sheesh.
About 3 years ago, I purchased this product and really liked it. Today, the apps travel information is still based on a May 2010 data base update. Nearly 4-year-old travel information is totally unacceptable in todays fast-changing world. In fact, the latest software update to version 1.2.1 also dates back to May 11, 2010. It appears, as if the developers have abandoned their product (just like their website) and are "going on with their lives". A real pity!!