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Wealth of informationWe relied heavily on the books and this app for restaurants and activities, and for up-to-date info on COVID-19. We learned about the Revealed books from our son; the comments were always fun to read and spot on! The app was an added bonus! We’ve also recommended these to our friends who will travel to Hawaii later this year..Version: 3.6

Indispensable!Just took my first trip to the Hawaiian islands, spending 12 days in Kauai. I was looking for a guide that covered everything - tourist destinations, food, transport, hikes, snorkeling, places to stay, beaches, etc. Hawaii Revealed was it! I also downloaded the audio guide for driving around the island which supplied great local flavor. The recommendations and reviews were solid, up-to-date and saved us so much time, money and anguish deciding what to do and where to eat. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip and I didn’t want to waste a minute or miss anything essential. Hawaii Revealed made sure I didn’t. Mahalo! Highly recommended..Version: 5.0

How to feel like a localI hate being and tourist and every time I go somewhere I hope there will be an app as thorough and insightful as this one is. I’ve avoided traps, eaten the best food, seen the most amazing waterfalls, and truly felt one with each community I had the fortune of staying with. The daily beach conditions and ability to save favorites were essential. Like others have noted, you can get stuck in a rabbit hole of information (which I rather enjoy), the navigation can be a bit clunky at times, and some of the most incredible beaches are just best found on your own. I have used this guide for O’ahu and Maui, and soon Kauai..Version: 3.4

The Savages from TXSpent nearly a month on the big island. This app was a must have and next time I’ll leave my hard copy of the book by same name, at home. One bug, when I attempt to map directly from ap map to location I have chosen to drive to, I can see myself moving along the route, but would like to hear directions aloud while driving..Version: 3.7.0

A ‘Must Have’ app for first time visitors to the islands!I say it’s a ‘must have’ for first time visitors, but I used to live on O’ahu and have visited the Big Island many times and I still used the app constantly on my trip to both those islands. The searchable restaurant and beach reviews alone are worth the price of the subscription. We actually own the Big Island book as well, but the app is better updated and more convenient to have in ones pocket. If you’re planning a trip to Hawai’i, I’d suggest using the app as one of your planning tools and then having the app available to help make decisions when those plans change or when you just don’t have a plan (the best way to visit the islands really, except you’ll probably want advanced reservations for a few things to make sure that you can do them on the day and time that you want) If I had any gripes, it would be that the app and the reviews/descriptions aren't so regularly updated that it takes into consideration all variations that come from COVID restrictions (not the developer’s fault really), so you may want to call ahead on things that involve people and crowds, just like you’re probably already doing at home. I’d also agree with at least one other reviewer that the ‘page jump’ scrolling functionality can be glitchy and frustrating. You’ll get trained to it after a while, but I think it would be a better user experience without that functionality. Overall, a great app for anyone visiting the islands..Version: 3.6

A guidebook made exponentially betterI’ve loved the Hawaii Revealed Books, though after a couple years they can be outdated with business changing and closing, not to mention the changing culture and laws in the islands. This app will give you some history, island etiquette ( we can all use these lessons to be better tourists), and perhaps coolest of all are the surf reports and beach conditions that are updated daily. Worth every penny. I’ve been to different islands in Hawaii multiple times and I still learned a ton from the app..Version: 3.6

Worth itBecause we already had the books, I was hesitant to purchase the apps for Kauai and the Big Island when we visited... but we were so glad to have them. Relied on them heavily when hiking on unmarked trails, and even when driving in areas with no cell signal. Google Maps was generally pretty good for directions, but a few times, it didn’t know where we were while this map app did. Also helpful for updates on surf conditions, closures, business hours, and finding nearby activities and restaurants..Version: 2.2

Great app, but beware of background location useThis is a great app to use while in Hawaii. If you are like most, you got it for a visit or vacation. I noticed that my iPhone battery life had significantly shortened in the past few months. According to the battery use as shown iOS settings, this app was set for allow location even when not in use. This resulted in using over 34% of my battery each day. I switched it over to share location only while in use to correct this. Do this once you are no longer in Hawaii or delete the app and download it again before your next visit..Version: 2.8

Used it everyday on our trip!The app was great. Very easy searching and map features. We bought the book and downloaded the app. The book was great to have in the car for one family member to look at, and the app was perfect for on the go and searching. More up to date and appreciated the links within. Highly recommend!!.Version: 2.2

Learn & laugh with this great guide “book”The depth of detail, delivered with a great sense of humor, was great in the 2018 edition book I found in the condo while in Hawai’i. Downloaded the app and bought the full online edition since I couldn’t take the book with me for the second part of the trip. Beach reports, volcano updates, reality checks on hyped places, activities, etc. And it’s funny!! Totally worth the purchase (in app) and download means it works no matter how remote..Version: 3.6

Really Excellent Hawaii GuideI’m a bit mystified by the low ratings here. I use the Maui section of the guide/app, and the editorial content is simply outstanding. I used to use the paper (book) version of the guide, but having it on your mobile device is more convenient when travelling. The app itself (versus the content) has been steadily improving and the developers are very responsive to suggestions. The app is not yet as good as the content, but it’s getting there! Finally FWIW - I am happy to pay the annual subscription to keep the content up to date. An out of date guidebook is not useful..Version: 3.3

Book content in my phone!Wow I love that the book content is now in the palm of my hand! Bought the Maui book for our first trip 4 years ago, so I knew I needed the Kauai book for our second trip to the islands! I rented the book from my local library when I realized it would be so much better to have the information in my phone rather than lug a book around. I can vouch everything I read in the book version is in the app plus I love the trip planner feature. Suggestion to developer: make the trip planner time of day optional and make it easier to move things from one day to another..Version: 1.5

Amazing ResourceWe have used Hawaii Revealed for many years and for many islands. I love having this immense amount of info at my finger tips. The insider tips are spot on and I truly appreciate the honest reviews the developers give. When many of us have a limited amount of time in this amazing place it is so important to find what suits your specific vacation wants and needs so you don’t waste it. Hawaii Revealed is a wealth of information from a local perspective. I will continue to come back again and again to this amazing resource for future vacations. Mahalo!.Version: 3.6

Awesome Driving TourWe just visited The Big Island for the first time and found the gps driving tour invaluable. We would have never seen, or truly appreciated, half the sites we got to see by simply driving our jeep around the island and following the suggestions provided by the guide. The detailed history of the island was also addictive to listen to as we drove. So worth the money and highly recommended. Mahalo for a great product! God Bless..Version: 3.6

Excellent app - Highly recommend!Very useful app! Used it on our trip to Kauai recently and it was wonderful having all the information on a phone. The maps are very easy to navigate and read. I love the fact that they can be used without internet. We also managed to find some really cool places (like a quirky beach bar) on the map that we otherwise wouldn't have found! We used the app to plan each day as we could easily search for local attractions that would suit us. We are planning a trip to Maui next year so will be using again!.Version: 1.3

Will use on our next trip too!I read the Big Island guidebook cover to cover and loved it- I couldn't believe how helpful the app was after all that info! It's great if you want to see what's nearby and will show you where the hidden gems are! Going back this Christmas this time to Maui, I'll be reading the guidebook and the app until then because I can't wait.Version: 2.3

Fantastic appThis is a fantastic app, especially if you are new to Hawaii. My wife and I decided to go to Maui for the first time for our 50th anniversary. We started with their book and loved it so much, we moved on to this app. It is a terrific base to start from. You learn all you need to know and can you use what you find to narrow down any other search you feel you might need. Even with the searched I did do, I found my self coming back to this time after time. Told with a touch of humor, it makes learning fun. They only problem I had was narrowing down all I wanted to to do in the time we had. If you think you know everything, then this is not the book for you. If you want help for your trip then you have to get this book.Version: 3.7.0

Great app and Great Customer ServiceThe Hawaii revealed folks were super prompt to answer questions and handle an issue with app access. Everything was resolved quickly via email and without issue. I ordered both the print book and app for an upcoming trip and found both to be extremely useful. Would recommend the app 100% to aid with Hawaii trip planning. It’s updated on the fly and even gives daily current surf conditions for each beach on the island. If you’re a paper person like I am, I loved having the books with their nice paper maps to plan my days. Great resources and great customer service!.Version: 3.7.0

An essential, all-in-oneWe’re finishing up our first trip to Kauai and so glad we bought this and the driving app. We used this in our planning over the last several months. Everything has been spot on from the detailed instructions for hikes to the food reviews. It’s a wealth of knowledge, easy to use, updated daily, and well written!.Version: 3.6

Must have if traveling or live here!I have read through the Big island book and bought the app after because it is so helpful to search something in the moment. The book was great for sitting down to plan and the app is so great for on-the-go. The updates and surf reports built in are so helpful. We have been here for two months traveling and everything has been accurate so far. I let them know about a regulation change at a beach they reviewed, and they got back to me immediately and said they would go back and check it out. Love it!.Version: 3.6

Good app but needs multi-device syncingVery nice resource for travels to paradise! Sold as a “companion” to the book (which I bought first), it is essentially identical to the book (as far as I can tell?), which kinda makes the book itself obsolete... so bear that in mind if you’re looking at both this and the ebook. One star subtracted because I wanted to use this both on my iPad and my iPhone... the tablet while on the plane (or lanai!), phone while out & about. It works beautifully on both devices, BUT: favorites aren’t synced! So I’ve ended up with essentially two parallel resources that I have to reconcile manually. The website says they’re working on it... but I think that’s a semi-major gap (at least IMHO). Since I’ve signed up for an account, can’t the two devices just “talk?” Overall nice work... if the device syncing worked, this would be a solid 5-star review..Version: 2.1

Great app!Updated review: initially the app did not work but after posting this review, they fixed the issue and contacted me. Great service from the developers and the app is incredibly helpful, even including COVID updates. I love these books and was really excited for the app, but when I loaded it, I tried to tap the get started button and nothing happened. I downloaded it on two different devices with the same issue. I also deleted the app and downloaded it again, but it still doesn’t work..Version: 3.6

Must have app!!!This app made such a huge positive impact on my recent Hawaii vacation! Visiting these islands can get very overwhelming because there is so much to do. As much as I didn’t want to look up places so I could freely explore and find things on my own, it’s almost just impossible to do that in Hawaii. I went to three islands and every thing I read in this app was totally on point! It’s a very helpful tool to guide you through your trip so you don’t waste time at places you won’t like or enjoy. If there are 20 places to snorkel and they mention the top 3 places then I’m going to go to those to see the most marine life :) The app was completely accurate about all the food places too. It is organized so perfectly with filters so you can choose what you want and where you want it and other details! Other categories like beaches have filters too so you find the best one for you. I also went with their recommendation of the best dolphin tour and luau and was not disappointed! I respect their honesty about all the companies sooo much. I totally recommend this app to those travelers who like planning out their trip but also to those who like to wing it. Most mornings I would wake up and see what I’m in the mood for a check the app to see what my options are. Thank you so much to the writers and creators of this genius app. You have done all the hard work for us so we don’t waste any time on our Hawaiian vacation!.Version: 2.3

I will use this app againWe are a family blessed with a special needs angel. That being said, much more pre planning is required for vacations. I stumbled across the OahuRevealed guidebook which led to their HawaiiRevealed app and took a chance—reaching out to one of the guidebook’s contributors. They immediately got back to me and actually helped me with insight and suggestions for our unique situation. They were so warm and welcoming that I felt I knew them forever. They are the go to people for any question—& believe me, as a special needs mom and also an RN, I asked them all. They were even kind enough to initiate communicate with Ohana Surfing Project on my son’s behalf so as to start the planning for his special day of surfing. No question or detail was silly and I even felt as if I had a friend in Hawaii while we were there because I asked them questions while we were vacationing. HawaiiRevealed app is excellent. Easily usable while on vacation by me and also my son loved that we had a “friend” helping us. If we are blessed enough, we certainly intend to return to Hawaii. I hope HawaiiRevealed has a guidebook and app for us to use then. You should seen how worn the pages are from the book accompanying us everywhere! Evette Hitscher.Version: 3.6

Great contentIndispensable content on Kauai. It has much (all?) the content from the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook, which is just that. The app largely works well, although there are a few quirks in the interface, notably in the map, where it’s a bit hard to figure out how an area is being selected for search and in the text sections where scrolling at the end of a section slows down and then all of a sudden snaps to the next section. The latter can make reading difficult. Oddly when I first installed the app on two 2018 iPad Pros and one iPhone, the iPhone and one iPad had no problems with the App but another iPad couldn’t get past the first set of screens with the “get started” at the bottom. I deleted and reinstalled but it didn’t work. Then one day it started working for some reason. The developer is responsive which is a big plus..Version: 2.7

Great guidebook, app still has bugsApp crashes or freezes every 3-4 times I open it. Which is multiple times a day while travelling in Hawaii. Honestly prefer using the book for the most part as detail maps are missing from the app..Version: 3.7.0

Good app, no sharingI concur with most of the positive reviews found here. The maps are a weak point particularly where there are a number of similar items located in close proximity (eg. Restaurants). The big drawback for us is that family sharing doesn’t work if the other family member has their own Apple ID. This conflicts with the description in the App Store touting family sharing with up to six members. Taint so. So one has to pass off the blessed device to your spouse as you drive around the island. This applies to the subscription. The “free” app will share but that is of little use by itself..Version: 1.5

Best and most valued resource one can imagine!I have been trusting Hawaii Revealed as my “go-to” Hawaii guide with absolute confidence for decades and I am always amazed how plugged in these folks are… they share everything to know from the local restaurants to the best beaches to the most desirable accommodations all the way down to where to find a parking spot in the busy areas. You truly feel like you are traveling with the benefit of a local friend at your side. They will bring your vacation experience to a whole new level. I cannot say enough about the value of this gem! Keep up the good work!.Version: 3.6

Good CompanionWe found the app to be a good companion to the books and were thankful to be able to get it at a discount having already purchased and read through the four books prior to our trip. The books are easiest but this was a great refresher as we drove around or were trying to decide on dinner so that we didn’t have to have the books at all times. I docked one star because their website has a list of updates that are not reflected in the app and access to more current info was a big driver for me getting the app, especially since I was paying a subscription on top of owning all 4 books. Highly recommend the books for sure!.Version: 3.6

If you are going to Hawaii, this is THE APPI bought the book by the same author of this app and I could have just used the app by itself. It was wonderful to use during my vacation to Hawaii. I bought the multi island version because I went to 2 islands. I used it to find things to do and places to eat. The subscription is for a year so buy it ahead of your vacation so you can explore before you go. It also has recommendations on where to stay. Do not hesitate to get this app!.Version: 6.0

Has everything!This app took me through my entire trip, from planning it months in advance to finding more places on the map while we were there! I'm glad the subscription is for a year because I like to plan ahead. It was very useful knowing exactly what was going on so we could get to everything on our list. Thanks for this app!.Version: 2.3

Great tool for great travel!The content of this app is the difference between a good vacation and a great vacation. Recently used this new app for a week in Oahu. Love the “ favorites” and “planning” tools to bookmark stuff you want to see/do. Even when you don’t plan and are out and about you can pull up the map and start clicking on things. And suddenly killing a couple hours before the airport became a breathtaking hike to a waterfall. Also it was reassuring that if you aren’t sure you are on the right trail you just pull up the map and see your location in relation to the trail. This app is better than any other guidebook hands down! If you have any reservations- It was very easy to cancel the auto renew subscription....they give you instructions. And you still have access to the full usage until the year is up. Also, if you had earlier versions of the app (I have Kauai from a few years ago) you can still use it, no conflicts. Honestly, if I go back to Kauai I will subscribe to the new app. As I know things change and would find value in having the most up-to-date info. I will never go to Hawaii without it. I just wish this type of tool was available for all our travel destinations!.Version: 1.6

New AppUpdate: it's working much better since the latest release. I’ve been using their books and the old apps for years and find them indispensable. It’s taken me a while to get used to the new app, but I always have a learning curve when faced with software updates too. This is a visually beautiful app. It started out pretty buggy. I think they released it a bit too soon. But they’ve been addressing most of the problems and their customer service has been very responsive… something I greatly appreciate in this age when most companies’ idea of customer service is to direct you to their forums where other customer have the same questions you do. My main issues are with the maps (the old app maps were so much better) and having the app subscription default to auto-renew (though their FAQs do tell you how to cancel that). But it’s still a really good and useful app when you're out and about in the islands, especially if used in conjunction with the books..Version: 1.5

Great content, but needs to be free of reproducing the book format so muchThe “blue book” for Kauai is unquestionably THE resource for travelers. Some suggestions to improve: 1) When you are in the “map” and you see a beach, you should be able to touch that name and be taken to the full description of that beach. Not have to go back to home and go to the list of beaches. 2) For restaurants, the above is especially true! 3) This app needs a much better search. There are open source cognitive search algorithms which would make finding things like “Na Pali coast trail” and give the right result. With all the above in mind, this is still a must have app. Having integration with GPS when you’re on a trail is invaluable..Version: 3.7.0

They have a new app!I love these guys and have used their products for years, every time I visit Hawaii. So I was a little surprised when I found another app under their name called Revealed Travel Guides. Apparently, they created this app recently and it is way better than this current version. WAAAAA BETTER! Do yourself a favor and try the new app. You won’t be disappointed. They also have driving tours that are great too!.Version: 4.0

Such a great appI guess all these bad reviews were written just after the first release of this apps, with possible bugs unsolved, but all is perfect now. This guide is amazing, with a lot of interesting informations on places to go and sights not to miss. Each place can be located on a map, and you can see the path from your position and the duration to reach it. No more GPS needed, and no need for cellular data neither. Just don’t forget to cancel your subscription if you only want this guide for a single trip, that’s all. I really recommande it !.Version: 3.6

Worth the priceI rarely pay for apps but this one is completely worth it. The author gives unbiased, detailed, and frank reviews of nearly every activity, restaurant, and experience on the islands. The app is invaluable in choosing tour providers and has enough detail to allow you to choose one that best fits your circumstances. He also includes a ton of insider info on the best hiking, swimming, etc. locations including some unusual experiences for the adventurous. I’ve used it to plan trips to Maui, Oahu and Kauai and it hasn’t steered me wrong yet. We always know we’re making an informed decision about which activities to book or which restaurants to visit and can choose the good ones..Version: 1.7

Well DoneI’ve been coming to Kauai for years. I always used the most recent version of the ultimate Kauai guidebook. The info is always spot on. I simply downloaded the app out of curiosity. What an awesome surprise. The driving tour goes into so many things we never knew about the island. My parents live on the island and after day 2 they were asking if I would turn on the driving tour!.Version: 3.6


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