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Maui GyPSy Guide Driving Tour Positive Reviews

Must Download!!! Worth EVERY Penny!!Words cannot express how impactful this app has been to us having a successful trip to Maui!!! The narrator is easy to listen to - nothing whatsoever annoying about his voice or manner of speaking. We did a ton of research on our own, but we learned so much from the narration. It helped us navigate our trip to Haleakala and the Trip to Hana, around the island in general, around the West coast of the island which was spectacular! Etc etc etc. We learned nuances no research could give us. It was exceptional - I would use this company for any of their narrator services. The map also helpful. Really loved being given a heads up in upcoming pull-outs through hairpin and switchback curves so we were prepared to pull over vs being too late to turn in. Also — he made sure we didn’t miss any of the spectacular views. When he insists it’s worth the stop, IT IS!!! Take his advice! He’s spot on! I feel like he’s on old friend now. Lol!! They are developing more apps for more locations— now that I now about it, I will ALWAYS check if one is available wherever travels may take me. Mahalo for making our vacation to Maui even more spectacular!!! Aloha!.Sapphire1000Version: 2.1.5

Personal Tour Guide (basically)This made our trip to Hana, so much more relaxing and fun. My mom and I were in Maui for vacation and we hadn’t planned a lot of things out. We knew for sure that we wanted to do the road to Hana, but hadn’t done a ton of research on the stops and what not. The day before our trip, I came along a blog that highly recommended this app. So, of course I looked into it and it had nothing big great reviews. First off (and super important), there’s cell no service on the road to Hana. The app is able to continue the GPS, even when you don’t have service. Along with the GPS, the narrator (I named him Dave) tells you where you should stop for gas and food, gives you accurate time lines, let’s you know what’s worth stopping for/the must sees, what’s not worth stopping for, etc. In between spots, he tells stories of Maui’s history, which keeps the long drive interesting and entertaining. It’s almost like you have a personal tour guide accompanying you in the car. This app literally did all of the work for us, we didn’t have to plan a thing really. So if you’re on the fence about downloading, don’t be. It is very, very worth it!.CourtneyewVersion: 2.1.5

Don’t hesitate to buy this app!Buy the version for all of Maui. It’s 100% worth it. Just driving around from place to place this app provided great commentary. We noticed that another reviewer had named the guy talking on the app “Dave”; so, so did we. Dave was incredible! He led us around the island expertly and provided tidbits of knowledge all along the way. Our trip was greatly improved having Dave along for the ride taking us through mythology and history. What’s even better, we were playing music in the car on our music app on our phone while running this app in the background. Whenever Dave had something to say, it just naturally quieted the music and Dave dropped some knowledge. His recommendations were spot on and saved us a lot of time and research. The Road to Hana would’ve been completely different without his insights. The GPS worked even when there was little reception (even when the phone Map app wouldn’t work). Any time I plan on road tripping through a foreign land, I will definitely check to see if there’s a GyPSy Guide app for that location..MikevaronaVersion: 2.6.0

Buy this appWe had a vague idea about what to do while in Maui, but nothing concrete. This app helped plan our week with recommendations on interesting stops and drive plans. What I enjoyed most were the stories about Hawaiian history and culture, and other gems which made the drive much more fascinating. You just start driving and when you hit an audio point it will start directing you. Be sure to have a lighter DC charging cable or a battery pack because it will drain your battery due to the GPS location service running continuously. I did not have the screen displayed and locked the phone while we drove, so we heard audio only. I found the gentleman speaking had a pleasant voice and he made what could be a dry subject enjoyable with his animated stories. We will be buying this app for our next road trip. I hope they will develop more places like Route 66, maybe some for the old west, Tombstone or the Alamo or more National Parks..Rho@dieVersion: 2.7.0

Must have for Road to HānaWe used this while driving the Road to Hāna. I am so grateful I downloaded it! The guide is fun to listen to, and full of excellent insider scoop. I even laughed out loud at one of his jokes at one point. It’s easy to follow along, and start and stop as you explore the different pull-offs. The app gives you a heads up as to what stops are ahead, if it’s a “must do” or maybe something you could pass on if you’re short on time. Easy to follow directions and expect when to turn off and where to park. On the ride back, it tells all sorts of history and cultural background. We learned so much. The app is very easy to use and never loses your location. It works without cell service (which you won’t have on the road to Hāna). Just make sure you download before starting the drive, have a charger handy, plug it in and enjoy the guided ride! This is beyond worth the money..ThenErinWasLikeVersion: 2.6.0

This is an indispensable app and well worth the priceI absolutely loved this app and I would have given it 5 stars but after I went to all the places it takes you to with great dialog and fun information I was left hanging. So I drove to all the places it left off and was more or less discouraged. I understood ending where it did on the Road to Hana tour. It’s rough and if you are not experienced driver you might get into trouble. However, the trip to Nakalele Blowhole could have also added The Olivine Pools and maybe to Kahakuloa Beach. Completely safe coming from Nakalele Blowhole. Beyond that it is one lane blacktop. While I felt completely comfortable and safe even there, I could see that stretch and the added traffic load that an app like this might cause is a good reason to stop before the 1 lane road to be acceptable. I was here 20 years ago and the Road to Hana was very similar to The Road To Olivine Pools when coming from the airport. Road to Hana is now a piece of cake..CosnetVersion: 2.7.0

A must have app for the road to HanaWe purchased this app for our drive to Hana. It was so helpful to get recommendations on where to stop, as well as tips as to how to navigate the roadway. It felt like the narrator was in the car with us. There were numerous times we asked allowed things like “Did we miss it?” or “Where do we park?” The narrator chimed in with an answer just as we needed it. This app was so well done, with interesting commentary. We learned so much a on our drive! It was better and far cheaper than any tour option we could have taken and allowed us to go at our pace. We liked it so much that we went on the purchase the app for all of Maui, and are looking at mainland destinations that we can use for future vacations! Get the app for your drive to Hana... you will have no regrets!.Al92019Version: 2.5.2

Very nice to have along for the ride!We bought on the recommendation of the concierge at our hotel (on Maui). We had rented a convertible so, to be able to hear the guide, we ran it through the car’s sound system via Bluetooth. The phone’s music app kept resuming every time the guide finished a segment. That wouldn’t have been a problem had the guide’s volume been the same as the music’s but it wasn’t. So every time it switched from one to the other it required us to adjust the volume. That was tedious. Nevertheless we enjoyed the content of the app. It worked well with or without a cellular signal (don’t understand how that worked). We highly recommend it for anyone doing their own driving tour. Cheers!.Shame on me?Version: 3.0.3

Saved us a lot and was awesome as well!!!We are seasoned travelers and We did every part of Maui and “Dave” was with us all the way. Never had such a great drive experience. Didn’t even need a GPS on Maui as he directed us where we wanted to go. He found us free parking spots we never would have found on our own and let us know our park pass was good for the seven pools and Haleakalā for 3 days. We found great snorkeling and beaches and I can’t imagine the Road to Hana without him! He told us when to keep driving what was good to see and what was a must see. This app is a game changer for us and will always check for a Gypsy tour everywhere we go. Saved us much more than the app cost. We will tell everyone coming to Maui to have “Dave” as a back seat tour guide for the whole trip!.M & M NHVersion: 3.0.1

Wow! A must-use guide to Maui!We had done extensive research using the internet and guidebooks, so we had a general idea of where we wanted to go, but this app took our sightseeing on Maui to another level. We kept it on whenever we were driving in a new section of Maui for the first time and enjoyed the stories and even sights that were not in any guidebook. It also helped navigate, because when it arrives at an important intersection it explains where you will go if you turn left, right, etc. We will always look for a Gypsy guide like this wherever we travel. Please start building your international catalogue! Would love to use this in Europe and Central/South America! Honestly, this is the BEST app purchase we have ever made for any purpose. Highly recommended..AirportatChristmasSecuredVersion: 2.5.1

Absolutely great!!!Sadly, can only give 5 stars, not the 10 stars it deserves. Great , great, great app !!! Really is like having a personal tour guide with you. The app works flawlessly. Uses the GPS in in your phone to know where you are (for areas with no cell phone signal). Do remember to charge the phone as you go .Gives turn by turn instructions (“ get into the left two lanes to turn to .....”). Tells you which turn outs and viewpoints to stop at and which you probably should pass by. Tells you when there are upcoming roadside vendors and gives advice at which ones might be worth a stop . Great history lessons as you go along. Our group scoured two guide books, but found this far more helpful. This app is an absolute “must have “!.MikemacmdVersion: 2.1.5

Best $ we spentI don’t pay for many apps but this is well worth it. It guided us all over Maui. My 13 year old twin boys were asking me to turn this on so they could hear all about Maui. It doesn’t use any data to use the app. It uses your gos—there are parts of the island where thee is no cell service so this was real handy. It does eat away at your battery but since we were in the car we were connected to the charger. I can’t read maps like I use to (fine print) so the app totally walked you through to where you wanted to go. The only thing I didn’t like was sometimes on the map you would try and move to look ahead on the map and if you tried this it would right away snap to where you were..A CrossVersion: 2.0.5

The app does not warn you about closing times.Narration is wonderful and it feels like he’s a live guide. Downside: We were sold on his “must see” locations on the Road to Hana. We arrived at one of the locations and were turned away, told we needed a reservation. And when we got to the sacred pools, the parks department was not allowing people in because they were closing soon. So, we passed a Lot of great sights to get there, and we were disappointed that they were closed. We felt like the app should have given us time constraint warnings. It’s a long journey... then to be turned away is a letdown. One more thing, there was a stunning pool with 2 waterfalls that we would have passed up listening to the Gypsy App. This was my most favorite pool! I recommend the gypsy app inform about locations and help travelers be wary of time constraints..Travelisfun4usVersion: 3.5.2

Great App!I’ve never written a review of an app before, but this one was amazing. I was originally looking for an app to use on the Road to Hana and decided to purchase the whole Maui tour instead (since it was only a few dollars more). It worked beautifully - it lead us to some great locations on the Road to Hana, including a couple of minor detours off of the road that became our favorites. The app was accurate and on your back from the Road to Hana reviewed some interesting history. We used it on other parts of Maui as well and it worked great. We saw a small animal running around and couldn’t figure out what it was - at one point the app even told us that! lol. Well worth the money - glad we purchased it..Pmax2835Version: 3.0.1

Oahu and Maui GuidesI found that the guide was spot on and the suggestions really enhanced my trip. A fun thing to note was how many people we met that suggested the gypsy guide 😁 and how many I referred to the app. Now suggested updates would be allow user to move the screen around to see what was coming down the road and put a re-center button when you do look further down the road. The other suggestion would be to put in a destination and suggest a route that takes us onto the tour route. Might be a little tougher but we found ourselves going to a restaurant and wanting to go exploring afterwards. Other than that I really enjoyed the commentary and learned a lot about the islands..Jaf1985uscVersion: 2.1.5

Excellent app, missing one small featureThis app is awesome. It’s almost like magic as you drive around on your own and get commentaries about the various areas of Maui. It was our first trip here and we discovered so much. We even stopped at a place coming back from the dumps which is a protected area on Maui and a Park Ranger offered us some context of why the area was protected and was impressed that we already knew it all from the tour. The only thing that could be better with this app is if it integrated into Apple CarPlay so we could see the map on the rental cars screen rather then having to look at the phone. Other then that it was a flawless experience..DarkarenaVersion: 3.0.1

Pay the $10, you won’t regret it!You will buy a hamburger for $16, a cocktail for $10-$20, and $10 for sunscreen! I don’t usually pay for apps but if you knew how great this app was you wouldn’t give it a second thought! We got this for the road to Hana and it made the experience 50x better! We had done it before without the app and their is no comparison. He will teach you the history of Maui with excellent narration (the kids 5 and 7 are still retelling the historical tails to friends and family), along with give you tips on the best spots and strategies for making it the trip the best it can be. My wife, my kids and I all LOVE this app! The best $10 we spent on the entire trip!!!.XphysVersion: 2.1.1

Amazing - Even for seniors!My husband 67 and I am 63 just returned from a Hawaiian cruise vacation where our ship docked at four different ports. We rented a car for a day on Maui and decided to give the app a try instead of paying crazy money for an excursion sponsored by the ship. We love the freedom to go where we want and to be able to stay as long as we wanted. This was amazing so much so that we impulsively rented a car last minute on Kauai and bought the guide for that island. The guide has a great voice, sense of humor and talks just the right amount. We highly recommend. We plan on using some of their other apps too as we love our countries national parks plus love to save money..Silver fox and co pilotVersion: 3.0.1

Maui gypsy tourDitto on everything in the post from saphire1000. This is a very informative, interesting and helpful app if touring Maui. Better than just doing your own research and planning. I would add that there is a 1.50 reservation fee to go to the top of mount Haleakala. Can call to reserve 2 months in advance. PLUS, there’s a $25 park entry fee. The ticket is good for the state park (including the road to Hana/7 pools) for 72 hours. We didn’t know that. We drove to Hana (free) then took the additional 45 min ride to the 7 pools. We were bummed to be charged an additional $25fee. So if you want to travel that far (great hikes and views) then plan to go to both places within 72 hours. Have a great trip. Aloha.Tessy465Version: 2.5.1

Hawaii TripWe used it all 4 islands. What a great app. I have never taken time to write an app review before. But this one is awesome. I would have been lost as to what to do on the road to Hana and up to Haleakalā. There is just so much. The GPS is dead on. The descriptions right down to which end of a parking lot to view or hike from. The advice on must do versus nice to do is great. Even advice on shopping and road side food stands. We took along a small blue tooth speaker which helped. It felt like our own personal guide was with us. It was worth every penny. I will look for Gypsy in all my future travels. I only hope they have covered them..GSO RWWVersion: 2.7.0

Awesome Must HaveMy wife found this app after hearing about it from Trip advisor. This app we used from our hotel to the road to Hana. It’s basically a tour and history guide presented in a fun and time saving way. The guide tells you where to go and also what to avoid. Also, some local food stops, parking instructions were awesome and super helpful. This really enhanced our trip and we stopped at some places we probably would have just missed. I also really liked the return trip with the history lesson about Hawaii. I really recommend this to anyone who wants to make it a great memorable trip..Soconnor031Version: 2.1.5

Love this Audio Tour GuideTook the family two days to experience the Road to Hana and Haleakala Crater via rental car and it was the best $10 investment. Our tour guide we nicknamed “Don” was knowledgeable, encouraging and funny. Don made our trip 200 times better than if we tried to navigate solo. There were just the right amount of audio instructions that we solely used the app to get us around the entire island...no digital maps required for a second opinion, which is a feat for my non-directional family. We are planning a trip to Kauai next year and I’ll be getting the Kauai app before we go 🎉🤙🤙🤙.GooseFitz1997Version: 2.1.5

Best app ever!I was wondering what to do and how, after we landed on Maui. Google, TripAdvisor, reading all the great things. I knew I’d like to visit the national park, but wasn’t sure how, where, etc. Needed a map. Then I found this app. It was like a local expert just hopped in the car. It’s all GPS activated. It knows where you are, and tells you every turn. It suggests things along the way. It made the entire journey so much more relaxed and enjoyable. And only $10? Much much MUCH better than any book. MUCH!!!!! I’ll be looking for this guide for every trip I take from now on..TheWagsVersion: 2.7.0

Great value and excellent infoLoved this guide. Very helpful for my 3rd trip to Maui. Got to see more using the app than On prior trips due to the app. Host is pleasant and fun and not boring. Info was very useful. I would give it 4.5 stars but that was not an option so I picked 4. The half star off was due to one problem with the Ching Pond swimming hole advice. We could not find the path down to the pond despot following his instructions and then finally a local told us that the pond was not safe to swim in so we left disappointed. We used the guide for road to Hana, Haleakala, West Maui and central Maui. The only trip we could not make time for was Iao Valley. Awesome app. Highly recommended!.DadtravellerVersion: 3.0.1

Best Vacation $ SpentWe heard about Gypsy from a friend and are sure glad we downloaded the app! It's the Best $10 we spent the whole week. We're early 60s and like seeing the sights and picking up on the local culture. The Gypsy guide was a delightful companion and the engaging narrator felt like a favorite cousin along on our travels. We never would have learned so much or known of the unique island histories along the way without our friendly Gypsy companion. We will look for other such apps on our next trip. Thank you Gypsy for the research and attention to detail that made our Maui week special..CraigT54Version: 2.0.5

Don’t go to Maui without itBe sure to bring a cigarette lighter type phone charger or a portable battery power bank for your phone. The car’s USB port is not enough. I was also happy to have a portable Bluetooth speaker so everyone in the car could hear. Last piece of advice would be to preview the map in browser mode before you set out on your journey, to be sure you hit all the sites on your list. The commentary is interesting, amusing, efficient, accurate and informative. The speaker’s voice is easy to listen to. Definitely worth the small investment..NIcknames6279Version: 2.1.5

Best app ever!!!Having Gypsy in my car is like having my own personal tour guide. He provided suggestions for places we would have never known about. We used this app for Kauai, Big Island, and now Maui, and I would use no other! You can almost tell who else is using the app by who you run into while you are touring. Definitely make sure you keep your phone plugged in as it will drain your battery down. My only complaint is that if the app isn’t actively displayed on my phone, he won’t play. This isn’t enough to take any stars away since the app is so good..I'm a weight watcherVersion: 2.0.5

Super helpfulThis app is awesome for getting around on Maui. We enjoyed it and learned a lot. It would be really awesome if there were updates-for example some trails and the pools at Oheo were closed and it would have been nice to know that. Another improvement could reminders of the stops on the way down from Hana. I know you can click on the arrows going in the other direction, but as the driver that was not safe option. Actually the app does help the driver stay safe as there is no need to look at the phone or a guidebook. I highly recommend it..Owl. LuvVersion: 2.0.5

AmazingWe heard of this app from a friend and it definitely delivered!! We explored a huge part of the island that we wouldn’t have known existed without this app. It guides you step by step to some of the most beautiful locations we’ve seen. You’ll be driving and the speaker will come on and say “around the next corner there’s a break in the guard rail, turn in and follow the road.” You would never know it’s there unless you are familiar with the area. We highly suggest this app if you’re new to the island like we were. Safe travels!!!!!.EobnVersion: 3.0.1

Pretty GoodPretty good app for a person who has never been to Hawaii and wants to drive to Hana on their own. We would have skipped the 3rd of his 5 top choices though. Also, I wish we would’ve know about the cool selection of food trucks or little small businesses that are right pass halfway to Hana. We are there and the food was not great, then we got to the food park and it all smelled and looked so good. I feel like there were some stops that were overlooked too if you are going the whole way and have the time to stop a bunch like we did. Overall it was worth the $10 to spend on it though..Juliana ApplebyVersion: 3.0.1

WORTH IT! I’d pay doubleSeriously, enhanced our trip SO much. Everywhere we went pretty much, there was new information and so much history we got to hear through “Bobs” story telling (we named him bob). He was funny, informative, well planned, detail oriented... just AWESOME! Loved him on the road to Hana, and all the back roads to Paia. He was AWESOME! Thank you so much for the time and effort put into this app. Such an inexpensive way to have a personal tour guide around Maui. Always giving us tips and places to pull over to see amazing sights and awesome food! Highly highly recommend!.Andrew and ElyseVersion: 3.0.1

Fantastic guided tour of MauiThis is by far the best app I downloaded this year, and the price is a bargain for what you get in return. The guide is phenomenal and gave great advice along the way, always stirring us to interesting locations and warning us if some sights were okay to skip in order to save time on the road to Hana. We used all three guided tours of Maui and learned so much about the local geography and history that by the end of our trip our teenagers were hooked and wanted to know more about Queens Ka´ahumanu and Liliuokalani. I only wish I could give him a tip!.Me93846Version: 2.1.5

Get this app you will not be disappointedI never buy apps but gypsy canned highly recommended to us when we visited the Big Island so we got this one when we went to Maui and it was equally awesome. Even talked my cheapskate BFF to get it (her family was in a different car) and she was reluctant to spend the money but she also loved it! His voice is great and you learn so much. He also gives suggestions of laces to stop along the way to for hiking, sight seeing or shopping. It’s really awesome. It was the highlight of both of our Hawaiian vacations..LexyfromalaskaVersion: 2.1.5

Kids and parents loved it!The Maui and Hana tours were the best money we spent on the island. This tour was recommended to us ahead of our visit and I am so glad we purchased it. The guide’s advice led us to beautiful places we never would have known about. The ride back through Hana was so full of history we would never have experienced otherwise. Our boys (8,8 & 11) actually looked forward to car rides because they enjoyed the tour so much. All of us loved it so much we purchased the Big Island tours for our trip this year..Mander1383Version: 2.7.0

Amazing app!I was skeptical to buy a $10 app, but let me tell you it was the best purchase of our entire trip to Maui! His voice was easy to listen to, the tips and stories were awesome addition, the recommended stops were definitely worth it and the gps was spot on! He would say “just around the next curve you’ll see....” and sure enough 2 seconds later we would take the curve and there was what he was talking about! 100% would recommend this app for anyone driving the Road to Hana!.Elyn82Version: 3.0.2

GyPSy Guide MauiI never pay for apps, but this was our first trip to Maui, so I purchased this app even though we were traveling with friends familiar with the island. Turned out to be a great purchase. We were directed to treks off the beaten path, and directed to continue past locations where many others were stopped, with the guide telling us there was no reason to stop. There was historical information about Hawaii and Maui between stops. This was an excellent purchase, and I will be looking for more GyPSy apps in the future..JLS&DLSVersion: 2.1.5

Download This Now!!If you are visiting Maui, you absolutely need to download this app. The guide gives so much valuable and interesting information while driving. During the Road to Hana, the guide gives must see stops that we normally would not know about. On the drive back, the guide dives into the history of Hawaii which made the drive itself so much easier. My wife and I ran this app every single time we were on the road. It’s worth the money..Joey_BagadonutsVersion: 3.5.1

Road to HanaMust have app for making this journey, but it could use some improvement if possible. Having this app certainly made the trip much more enjoyable and probably quite a bit safer. Pay close attention because it doesn’t seem to have a way to rewind it if you missed something. Although the navigation telling with you when something is getting close is nice but it didn’t seem to tell you in mileage which would make it a bit better..AnotheriPhoneuser9Version: 3.0.1

Best Travel-$10 Ever SpentThis app and the guide became one of the best things about my trip to Maui. If you’re considering getting the Road to Hana, do yourself a major favor and get the entire island. It was incredibly useful just to open the app any time in the car and let the guide tell us about everything wherever we happened to go. One of the best apps I’ve ever used and certainly the most informative. I’ll likely purchase the entire Hawaii collection. Please make these apps for all of Earth!.MarvinCandle23Version: 2.5.2

What a perfect addition to a trip!!!We just finished our trip to Maui and have been blown away by this app. It worked flawlessly, made the road to Hana an absolute success and was hands down better than a tour guide. We loved the random facts about the island, tips and tricks on where to park, find scenic overlooks, great beaches and it was so informative. Knowing how awesome this app is from now using it, I would have paid $50. It’s that good! It made traveling to an unfamiliar place so enjoyable. We loved everything about it!!!!.LikityVersion: 2.1.1

Worth every pennyA must have for anyone visiting Maui; the app is so precise (gps) and aware of location and brings up fascinating stories. Tells you whether it is with the stop or not depending on your interests. The only thing I would suggest is that along with the GPS if it can take into consideration the “time of day” to further guide the visit (accelerate or slow down) the stops would be super helpful. Will be headed to the big island next and will be downloading the app next. Thank you for the great app.Sri.chalasaniVersion: 2.1.1

Loved this app!We bought The Big Island and Maui apps and loved them both. They made driving both islands easier and more enjoyable-- interesting information and humor along the way. The Big Island Circle Drive and Maui Road to Hana would not have been the same without them. Especially appreciated prioritizing the stops on the road to Hana. We used the cigarette lighter the whole time to keep the phone charged as recommended and didn't have any problems. A great tour guide!.Diane-mVersion: 2.0.5

Worth itIncredibly helpful to have. The guide uses way points based on your location using the free GPS signal. Another good feature is the way there is different than the way back so it’s like 2 for 1. I do wish you could click on a point to have it restart the audio because there were a few times we either closed the app mid talk to take a picture or we forgot to turn it back on. Other than that it was awesome..DtmxtinaVersion: 2.1.1

Awesome appGreat directions, it even warns you about lanes to use and potential traffic dangers. Lots of info about the island while on the way. Mixed with a little corny humor. If you connect to Bluetooth it comes right through the car speaker (awesome). Did not interfere when used with music. Suggests turns for options along the way. Only downside is that if used on a phone (the way we did) it is not useful visually, although this was not a deterrent..Fantasy_that it works!Version: 2.7.0

Added so much to the experienceThis app is absolutely amazing and I will look for it anywhere I go in the future. It pointed out things we never would have known about, and helped to know where certain lookout points where that aren’t marked. We would have missed so many amazing things without the app. It also is better than any tour guide would ever be at providing history of the island. This was money well spent!.JS058038Version: 2.7.0

Excellent AppWe used this app yesterday on our drive to Hana. It improves every aspect. The narration provides helpful tips on what is worth your time and what isn’t. It gives an excellent history of both Hana and Hawaii as a whole. But the most helpful thing is how detailed it is about specific locations, down to the best place to park to see that beautiful waterfall. And on the Road to Hana, parking is extremely limited, so that information is a must..FlymetoneverlandVersion: 3.0.1

Highly recommendVery informational and fun. Love the automatic GPS location announcements. If you’re a first time visitor, or looking for a bit more history and ‘undiscovered’ recommendations, this app is for you! It does repeat if you drive the same path over and over, for example out of your resort, but we learned to just turn it on when we were approaching a turnoff/start to a trek. This is so great we just purchased it for the big island!.FbajebehVersion: 3.0.1

Worth it and super helpfulWe saw in another review, the user named the tour guide. Our family named him Toddson Dukelely (yes there is a story behind that). This app was super relevant and when plugged into the Car Play app in the rental car, he just piped in with his stories and instructions as we drove. This app definitely enhanced our trip and was very informative about the entire island and it’s history. Worth purchasing, no doubt!.Frittle011Version: 3.0.3

Worth every pennyI hardly ever buy apps but with the possibility of limited cell service and needing to make the most of my short trip to Maui I bought this. I’m really glad we had it. Like the description suggests, it’s like a tour guid in the car. It’s not perfect but it’s really really good. It knows which direction you’re going to let you know what’s ahead. It was so helpful to get clues about where to stop and the history/backstory that’s included..Honda400EXVersion: 2.1.5

Tells you tons of stuff you never knewThis app’s sense of humor is great especially doing hairpin turns going to Hana(don’t bother the road is made to scare you silly at 15mph) Trick to keep your phone charged: unplug your charger when a commentary appears at the bottom of your map then you can hear what he’s saying but keep your phone charged but plugging back in after the 2 minutes of talking. It does go through a charge pretty fast.DeenaballerinaVersion: 3.5.1

100% Worth it!You will not be disappointed with this purchase. We loved having this app on while we were driving. Extremely well done! Friendly tip: bring your charging cable, as it will save the life of your phone battery, it’s a long day of driving but an amazing drive!.Jamierallen78Version: 3.0.1

Excellent tour guide!We really enjoyed the interesting information, but also the practical suggestions. We started the Road to Hana a little later than we had intended (partially because of technical difficulties linking my phone to the rental car stereo). As a result, it was really helpful to hear things like “if it’s after 1 pm, you may want to skip this stop and make sure you see the next one”. I also really liked how the app tracked which direction we were going and told different stories for each direction..NikinameVersion: 3.0.1

Excellent and updatedUsed this every time we went to Maui. Lots of tips and insights..CraimiVersion: 3.0.1

Maui Road guide!Superb and Outstanding Road guide! Don’t do Maui without it!!!.49northVersion: 3.0.1

Don’t drive around Maui without itYour missing out on so much if you do..ErikfryeVersion: 2.7.0

5 stars!Excellent app and well worth the money! Was in Maui for 9 days and used this daily! Funny guy and very informative and tells you about all the stops to make and things to see! Gonna be buying more of these guides! Vancouver to whistler is next!.ShervincouverVersion: 2.7.0

This is a winnerMy wife and I found this app an app that is actually as useful as claimed The narrator is very clear and has a sense of humour which is a nice touch no need to have a second person read a map and look up info As you drive no matter where you start he gets on the road with you filling you with tips details history etc. And when you say take in a luau it fits the historical dance with his insights A real plus is you can go at your own rate and you don’t even. Red a cell connection. No chance of losing a cell tower and the data not matching you location. You can be sure I will use this app for other tours if they are available to my next vacation.Asus1357Version: 2.6.0

Perfect addition to Maui road tripLittle did we know how much the GyPSy Guide would add to our road trip on Maui. The narration is professionally done and very knowledgeable. We learned so much about Maui, it’s culture, people and land that is hard to find in a guide or on a general tour. The GPS is spot on and even more precise then google to find your way around. I can only highly recommend this app.VancouverSeppVersion: 2.5.2

Wonderful tour aidJust returned from Maui and used the app to Hana, and to the top of the volcano. Great commentary and pointed out things other guides did not. Picked up my play list and ran music in the background. Only ask would be some mixing controls - the volume without commentary was too loud so I was always needing to change volume. I would highly recommend this app!.Fg416441Version: 2.5.2

Amazing...no other way to describe itJust returned from the famous Road to Hana trip. The guide was incredible. Describe stops in plenty of time, providing exact timing to pull off. I know, with GPS, easy but first time used outside of GoogleMaps and Apple Map app that effectively. My only thoughts would be to have ability to flag stops on return trip so can stop if left early enough that several stops were closed. Still, amazing knowledge base and the speaker for the trip is entertaining, witty yet fortunately, not annoying as some speaker apps are I’ve tried in the past.DcbourVersion: 2.5.1

Best $15 spentWe used Gypsy all around Maui. All the historical facts were so interesting. The directions were precise. We named him Bob! His voice so clear and easy to listen to..UpstartAnnieVersion: 2.5.1

Won’t be the first to say thisProbably the single best app ever - both in terms of content, but of ease of use. Just finished the short trip from our Hana beach condo to the sacred pools, and as far as we’re concerned it paid for itself on the first morning. If only it could broadcast message to other tourists as to what “yield to oncoming traffic” actually means. We’ve got three more weeks to wring more enjoyment out of this app. Mahalo nui loa..Chrisby51Version: 2.5.1

We loved this!We really appreciated this app for many reasons. We found beaches, turn offs and Parking lots (free parking as well in Paia) tucked away where you wouldn’t have known otherwise. He helped guide us around the whole island! We fondly named him ‘buddy’ “Hey lets turn on buddy and see what he says about this place/ road etc” He was great on the road to Hana as well and gave historical info too. Would definitely use him again! I mean .... it. The app!.RickroVersion: 2.5.1

Best App EverThis app is amazing! It is very simple to connect. Once you turn it on, it knows your location and starts guiding you. It tours you through all the points of interest. The directions are accurate and precise, very easy to follow. The narrator is great, and gives a lot of interesting history. ( as well as a few jokes) I highly recommend this app for your touring pleasure..Butterfly 62Version: 2.1.5

Great appUsed it on our recent trip to Maui. Loved it!.LocksmthVersion: 2.1.5

Such a great ideaWe downloaded this and played it whenever we went for a drive! We learned a lot and felt like we were driving with our Dad! Great points and suggestions along the way..AnniecocomonkeyVersion: 2.1.1

Best travel appWe were hesitant to buy this app as it is expensive but we totally loved it. It gave us a great tour of Maui and really made the trip to Hana a lot better as well as the creator tour. I highly recommend this app..Shawn TokarzVersion: 2.1.1

Highly impressive and RecommendedPrompt response from the developer! Just used it. Fantastic! The audio is great and it works with out GPS!.CStatsVersion: 2.1.1

Love this app!Worth the small cost. Has great historical and modern audio points. Toured the whole island on two separate trips. Loved listening to the stories. also gives great directions to different areas of the island while driving. Just be sure to plug the device into the power source in the car! Eats a lot of battery power. Didn't use roaming, only GPS locations. Just bought the Rocky Mountain one too!.Corio2012Version: 2.0.5

Gypsy guideTrès bien fait et très utile mais mériterait d'être traduit en plusieurs langues ( français, espagnol... ). Ça sert particulièrement les touristes..Effel00622Version: 2.0.5

Awesome AppWe used this App for the first time while driving around Maui after a recommendation from an acquaintance who had used it. Definitely worth the price. Extremely helpful and informative. So helpful to learn about history, landmarks and what's coming up ahead while driving..SupercalafragVersion: 2.0.5

GYpsy Guide Maui full islandThis is an awesome app that serves as a guide and gps without data use..MauitravellerVersion: 1.6

ExcellentThe app provided details of an excellent variety of historical and current events and attractions. Our appreciation of the island was significantly increased! Thank you!.AmySaskCaVersion: 1.6

One of the best apps everI only recently heard about GPS tour apps from a friend and with our Maui trip coming up I decided to see what was out there and bought the full Island version. Very glad we did the narrator does a great job of letting you know what you are driving by and the history. On top of that we often find ourselves laughing at many of his jokes. We have used the apps for the Road to Hana and the drive to the crater and everyone in the car loved what we heard and learned. He will tell you the best places to stop and what not to miss. It really is like getting the one advantage of the over priced tour buses, which is information. Without all the annoyances that go with the tours and the cost. Note you do need a device with GPS built in for the app to work, it does not use data. I used on IPhone 6S without issue. I definitely will use some of their other tours for the mainland this summer when we go camping ( Canadian Rockies ).BlueowlbcVersion: 1.6

Awesome app!Used GyPSy on the road to Hana. Great commentary and excellent directions! Reliable and very simple to use. Recommend this app to anyone wishing to do their own tour..&$%#@*Version: 1.6

All you need to tour MauiThis app knows where you are and takes you to exactly where you want to go. On the way the narrator, who we named "Seth", because he is hilarious and has such entertaining delivery, describes the landmarks we need to see, recommends where to get food, and tells stories of ancient Maui. It's better that going on a tour! Best $10, we ever spent!.Chatting PattiVersion: 1.6

Best Purchase for a tourI couldn't believe how helpful and informative this was for touring Maui. We would have missed many hidden treasures. I would highly recommend for any area it's covers!.MslogcabinVersion: 1.6

Handy tool for visitorsPractical knowledge visitors need to know, great Polynesian history, convenient..LogicbizVersion: 1.6

Best Maui guide everI looked online to plan my trip, searched where to go and what to see and I even asked the hotel tour vendor but nothing came close to all the information and direction. I also found the stories and history lesson very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone. I will also get the one for the Oahu..PierreB01Version: 1.6

Amazing AppWe downloaded the app for the Road to Hana initially but loved it so much we downloaded the Full Maui app. I can't say enough good things about this app. It's educational, the guide points out "must sees", best parking areas and great places to eat. Well worth the money if you're going to be spending time touring around Maui! Great job with the app! 👍🏽.StraightShooter77Version: 1.6

Got a lot more out of our travelsThere are many things we never would have seen had it not been for GyPSy. The commentary can be a bit folksy, but the information is excellent and sounds sincere as if you are getting advice from a local. Nice that it points out things to miss when there is a pack of cars, nowhere to stop and nothing to see. Would be nice if there was a way to scan through a transcript of what was said in case you want to go back to what was said later. Also would be nice if it pointed out stuff very briefly on the return trip in case you skipped it on the way out, like the trip to Hana..Roogie999Version: 1.6

Maui tourThis app made our vacation in Maui that much better, if that's even possible considering how beautiful the place is to begin with. Without the guidance and history the guide provided throughout the Road to Hana and the trip to Haleakala, there is no way my g/f and I would have enjoyed it as much. Not to mention, we would have had no idea where to stop during the Road to Hana without the advice of our guide. I would have paid double for this app..DavidBrettVersion: 1.6

Great InfoI bought this app a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. Going back again and looking forward to discovering more. What would make it amazing is if they update it..Laara YaghujaanasVersion: 1.6

Great addition to our tripWe rented a car and drove around to many parts of the island. Having this Gypsy app loaded and installed on my phone greatly added to the enjoyment of our day trips. I turned all data off on my phone (so as to not incur excessive roaming charges), and plugged the phone into the car sterio. The GPS on the phone would track direction on its built-in map. When you hit way-points, interesting dialog (including directions) would play..Ray JohannssonVersion: 1.6

Great AppThis was a great app. Well worth the money. I highly recommend it. Informative, entertaining and a must if you're planning on touring Maui..HabsharryVersion: 1.6

GreatThis app was exceptional once we got the rental car to play it through the speakers. The only item I would recommend would be to play music in the background or in between the speaking parts..SuperEisyVersion: 1.6

Best money spent for a built in guide!Really a great app. Hook it up or blue tooth it and the guides just start telling you great stuff as you drive. One of the best apps I have purchased to date!.KrispykruthermissVersion: 1.1.1

Great-Worth more then the price !Highly recommend ! My trip would not have been the same without it.Morin S4Version: 1.1.1

Best app ever!!We don't normally write reviews but this app is so good we broke the rule. A great GPS guide as well as educational and fun commentary. The information presented in the commentary is interesting without being too commercial or overwhelming. The GPS is very accurate, down to which lane or parking lot you should use. If you just listen to "George" and "Georgia" (as we affectionately named them) you can't get lost. The directions are spot on. They also provide great options for long routes (such as The Road to Hana), giving you suggestions for all the stops or providing a list of highlights if you are trying to keep to a schedule. Well worth the $12 (CAD) we paid. Absolutely a must for a trip to Mauii. Also saw a comment regarding iPhone operating system ios8, worked fine for us though it does have to be running in the foreground - that being said, don't know why you would want/need it in the background, as the whole point of this app is to listen and learn, not check email or Facebook (especially if you are the driver!!) TL;DR: download this app. It's awesome..Dave'n'KatieVersion: 1.1.1

Soothing commentaryLove the stories and history. We really enjoy the male voice. Very calm..APB10Version: 1.1.1

Great Tour GuideI don't write a lot of reviews but I wanted to for this app. We visited Maui and used this app while driving around and exploring the island, I highly recommend getting this app!! The commentary was great and we learned a bunch of history on the locations we went to and it added an enjoyable extra to our drives. Only thing I wished was for the commentary to continue past the "seven sacred pools" as we drove around the South end of the island, which it didn't.Jmdm2200Version: 1.1.1

Awesome audio guide for self touringUsed this in a rental car with blue tooth stereo and was able to drive around and hear all the history of Maui and secret turn off spots. Worked great and totally worth the money. A must if you are going on the road to Hana!.Spaniard88Version: 1.1.1

Really worth buying!We knew nothing about Maui. The guide was uncannily accurate, pointing out interesting things and offering advice on what to do (and not do!) in plenty of time to make choices. Our trip was greatly enhanced by having this available. Can recommend it without reservation. If these guys sold stock, I'd buy some..BluwingVersion: 1.1.1

MrUsed it from Lahaina to Hana, Maui. Worth every penny, pointed out great places to stop, loads of history and facts and even tells you where to turn. Brilliant!.MauiTomTomVersion: 1.1.1

Simply AmazingWe recently went on a trip to Maui, I have to say, without this app, our trip would have been a disaster. This app helped us straight out of the airport, to the crater, and on the road to Hana, all while giving exceptional information and tips. I Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to do some exploring on their own ..Adam HermosillaVersion: 1.1.1

Wow! Best 10$ I have ever spent!We bought this app when we got to Maui, just before heading to Hana! It was one of the best decision we have ever made! It made our trip 10000 times better... Without the app, we would have missed so many amazing spots....Habs13Version: 1.1.1

FantasticThis app is terrific. An excellent guide. Doesn't require any data usage. It's a battery hog though so make sure you can plug your phone in on the drive..VtxhibjnbVersion: 1.1.1

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Maui GyPSy Guide Driving Tour Negative Reviews

Did not work,Tried 2 different destinations and it did not work at all. When in Kihei, it was ok. As soon as we headed North, it stopped working. Very disappointing..123hello and byeVersion: 3.0.1

Tours only work one wayTried to use this for reverse road to Hana but couldn’t as it didn’t point out any of the main sights. I can’t imagine it being that hard to allow the tours to occur both ways. The instructions aren’t very clear either (ex pointed out Venus Pond stop but not much info on how to get there). Almost got the whole Hawaii package but glad I didn’t as I didn’t find much value in this..Dreamer001Version: 2.5.2

Not recommendedThis app was good 2yrs ago but since then it hasn’t had updates. Most importantly app doesn’t run in background and on ios8 devices GPS doesn’t always activate even after rebooting phone and reinstalling app..MacProseVersion: 1.1.1

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