Big Island Hawaii Gypsy Guide

• Price: $19.99

Last verified 28 Jul 2026

4.9 762 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5Don’t Leave Home Without It!!!!

   We first heard about GyPSy Guide when we went from Banff to Jasoer. We found it incredibly informative and entertaining. So on our first trip to Hawaii, I got the island package and first used it on Kauai. I really can’t say enough superlative words about the app. It was obvious on the road to Jasper how it worked because there was only one road, but it worked just as beautifully with choices. “Fred” helped us choose where to go, gave us lots of information about the history, culture, geology, and flora/fauna and weather. It tells you what is a must see and what to do or pass up depending on time. He speaks with humor and has a good voice. I like how he reminds of previous stories and continues them at various points. It was great for our 2 days on Oahu and then the 7 days on the Big Island. “Fred” even did a great job of explaining not only what to see in Volcano National Park and how to use our limited time wisely, but also about the important geology, history and biology related to the park. I seriously will purchase every single one available for every road trip or vacation we do from now on!!!!

   PoulsboMom2Two · 28 Jul 2026

2. 5/5Best Trip $ Spent!

   We just got back from an 8-day trip to the big island and this app was AWESOME! We drove all over the island for hundreds of miles and had our tour guide (we named him Bob) running the whole time. We learned so much, never got lost, and appreciated the informational options in advance so we could make choices that met our needs. We also liked the fact that we got different tidbits of information going different directions on the same road. It was even updated with information on the 2018 lava flow. The only thing that would’ve been better is if some information could be added for the drive over the island on Saddle Road. Other than that, it was perfect and well worth every penny! Don’t leave home without it.

   ScrapperDo · 28 Jul 2026

3. 5/5Must Have

   If you are visiting the big island this is the best app I ever seen I did compare to others nothing came close on Feb 14 my wife and I celebrated our 38 Anniversary we are very active using this app was such a blessing not only did we travel the entire island but the information and education was far the must informative I ever heard about the history of the Hawaii and the island, it also gave reference point to all turns even described what was around the turns, I Connor say enough about good this app is. We drove over 800 miles in 4 days. The only thing it did not have was the southernmost point Naalehu, Big Island, Hawaii but we founded ourself my advice get this app it’s great.

   chicomink · 28 Jul 2026

4. 2/5So close to greatness, but misses the mark.

   The voice is pleasant. Reminds me of Tom Bosley. Cadence is great. Information is good. There are MANY UX/UI problems. 1. You can’t scroll around the map for an upcoming point or a point you passed. The map refocuses on where you currently are. 2. When you pass a point on the map going the opposite direction of the tour, autoplay of that clip doesn’t work. Ok I know it will be problematic if the clip says “the little blue church is coming up on the left.” And I’m traveling the opposite direction. I’m smart enough to know “oh, I’m traveling the opposite direction, so the little blue church is on the right and maybe I just passed it. Do I want to turn around?” Thats MUCH more useful than nothing. 3. If you want to play a clip ad hoc without being close to the waypoint, the UX is super glitchy. You tap on a green dot and nothing happens, or maybe the audio player pops up but nothing plays. Super Aggravating. Workarounds: You can run this app in a simulator and fake your location information- it’s the same way people used to cheat at Ingress before ninantic figured it out and added protections. The thing is, why would GypsyGuides make it so hard just to play an audio clip? Just let me scroll the map and play the clip I want. :(

   Flyingtaquito · 28 Jul 2026

5. 5/5Best $8 spent in Big Island

   We had used this app before in Maui on road to Hana five years ago and loved it and decided to try it again at Big Island. It’s just as awesome here. We visited so many spots that weren’t on our plan but made our visit more memorable. The voice is soothing and he has a nice sense of humor and seems to understand the pace at which a tourist will want to spend time and offers options that suits everyone’s needs. Highly recommended! If at all there is anything to improve it I’d say making the app aware of time of day and providing a day planner would be highly useful.

   CuttiButti · 28 Jul 2026

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