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The places you’d normally drive past.

The story

Inspired by Jordan.

My wife Jordan had wanted an app like this for a long time: a way to learn about the places we pass and find interesting stops along the way. I decided to bring her idea to life with WanderWay.

I’m building it for everyday outings as much as long road trips—whether you want to find a museum nearby or see where a free afternoon could take you.

— Derek Boyer, developer

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At a glance

Quick facts

Developer

Derek Boyer · United States

Platform

iPhone, iOS 26 or later; compatible CarPlay displays

Status

Available on the App Store

Price

Free to download with a 14-day free trial; US$4.99 one-time in-app unlock. Storefront pricing may vary.

Business model

No ads, no subscriptions, no selling personal data

Built with

Apple Maps, system voices, Siri, and CarPlay

Contact

[email protected]

Founder profiles

LinkedIn · X (@derekboyer)

Background on the category: BGR’s roundup “8 Free Google Maps Alternatives That Users Swear By” (Brian Abuga, November 22, 2025) covers apps drivers use instead of Google Maps, including Roadtrippers. It does not mention WanderWay.

What it does

• Find nearby sights across 16 sightseeing categories, with a search radius of up to 40 miles (60 km).
• Press and hold the iPhone map to drop a pin, then search for sights around that spot instead of your location or get directions to it.
• Build a multi-stop route or preview a Sunday drive loop with duration options from 30 minutes to five hours.
• Favor selected categories and optionally limit curated trips to drive-by sightseeing categories.
• Follow visual and spoken directions on iPhone and compatible CarPlay displays.
• Read available descriptions, photos, visitor details, and source links.
• Save trips and favorite places for later.

Try it on an outing

1. Open the App Store link on an iPhone and follow Apple’s installation instructions.
2. Try a local search for parks or museums, or preview a one-hour Sunday drive.
3. Set up the trip before driving. Use the App Store to send feedback after your outing.

This is app software. Coverage and photos vary by location. Drive-by categories do not guarantee roadside visibility. Detour times are estimates; new routes need an internet connection. Downloaded place information is not fully offline navigation.