Randonautica

Tara Lee

4 years ago

A lot of reviews seem to rate the app poorly because it does exactly what it says on the box: it sends you to a random location. Folks seem to think that the developers have the power to cause supernatural things to happen. This is obviously not the case! My personal experience with the app is that it has hiccups at times, but overall, it does exactly what I need it to do. I spent the summer of 2020 using Randonautica to generate uncommon walking routes that allowed me to keep my distance from other folks. I saw corners of my city I'd never have bothered exploring otherwise, and got my daily steps in, too! I can't say anything particularly 'spooky' happened, but I definitely had more neat experiences than I would have had sitting at home. Bonus that the devs seem super responsive to user feedback.

Rose Smith

4 years ago

Saw lots of good about the app and I Really want to try it out, but it keeps showing that the system is transitioning through some upgrades (I even re-downloaded it but to no avail). This time it doesn't even let me get a void or attractor anymore... even though i do agree to the terms and conditions. I really hope this bug gets fixed! Looking forward to using it and changing the rating!

Chellsie Adams

4 years ago

So far, I haven't even been able to open the app at all. EVER! It's just a white screen. So there's that... So that's why I have given only 1 ☆ I am just getting the white screen, with no pop ups, or buttons to attempt to open something or refresh or anything. It just stays white, and never loads. It doesn't even give me a loading sign or anything. I Un-installed the app, and I will attempt 1 more reinstall. If something improves after this 2nd install, I'll update my rating accordingly.

Brandon

1 year ago

The idea of using random locations as a game to encourage exploration is good. However, it seems the goal of the app is nothing more than to collect payments. I can create my own intention, etc., then come up with a destination point using longitude and latitude without using the app. This sort of renders the app useless. I would recommend a more productive and user friendly way of collecting payment that would make the app worth it. Nonetheless, it is a gaming app that people enjoy.

Scolospinilan

4 years ago

The new update to the user interface is absolutely atrocious. It's not user friendly at all. This app is now completely unusable. I can't even get my location read by the app for some reason, my location services is on and the app has permissions it just loads and loads then nothing. Also I just really dislike the text like system, the older version of the app was vastly superior.

coty woodburn

4 years ago

Was very excited to finally give this a try. Downloaded the app today and when I go to open it it just asks for location permission and then goes to a blank white screen. I've restarted my phone, uninstalled and re-installed the app, made sure I had the latest version. Nothing is working. Keep seeing reviews on Google all way back from may saying they have the same issue. This app was just updated September 5th 2020 and still having this issue? What the hell? Any suggestions?

Songbirb

4 years ago

Disappointed. I downloaded the app because I thought it would be a fun way to explore the areas around me and find new and interesting things but the app literally only displays a white screen; nothing else. And I can't seem to get it fixed with a reinstall or restart of my phone. What a waste of time and date. I'm super bummed out because I'd hyped it up to friends and we were all excited to go.

Amanda Orzel

4 years ago

This app just did not work for us. It would not give us locations except twice. Once was a private residence and once was the middle of an airport runway. Super disappointed as we watched a ton of videos about people who had at least mild success. I will check it out again maybe when it is developed further. Cool idea for an app!

Breanna Watson

4 years ago

I can't even get the app to load. It just opens to a white screen. I've closed it all the way out and restarted it. I've uninstalled and reinstalled it. Still nothing. :( I was really excited about the idea behind the app and I'd love to actually experience the randomness. Will definitely raise my rating once j can get it to even load to a start page.

Riley McCarren

4 years ago

So I was having issues at first. Just a heads up if you keep your font size on your phone larger. It might not show you the globe and url options. I tried everything else before that and it didn't work. I contacted the creator on tik tok and he was very helpful and kind. We didn't know what was wrong. And I saw that some of the text was cut off a bit. Brought the font size down and it worked. Good luck out there guys.

O.D. Book Reviews

4 years ago

Nice idea but disapointing results. It's glitchy and sometimes takes forever to work right. Unless you go somewhere else it can pick the same point for you all 10 times, which is terrible when that point is on private property and you aren't interested in trespassing onto a ranch. There should be a way to mark a point as inaccessible. The few times it worked and took us somewhere that wasn't someone's yard there was nothing interesting at the spot. And now the app isn't opening at all.

0BadMonkey0

2 years ago

The idea seemed like fun. The interface is not great. I upgraded multiple times thinking it would make it more fun. It wasn't. It took us to multiple private residences in and out of the city. Many times it just "did nothing" spun and didn't find a location. Never once did it take us anywhere we could get out and wander. It was always private property. Must have tried 20 times in one day. Finally cancelled all the subscription after they got my money for all the "add-ons". It's a money grab.

Dillon Busby

4 years ago

The app is useless, me and my friends tried every option and the slang or lingo for them is dumb. 90% of the "adventures" we went on were just houses and private property. The other 10% were just hikes in the middle of the woods which was pretty enjoyable, but I don't need an app for that. Just like somebody else said, throwing a dart at a map of your area would be so much more enjoyable.

Jimmy Daniel

4 years ago

Had this app recommended by a friend. Was super excited & intrigued by the idea. Once I got it downloaded, I found a complicated interface that wouldn't give me a location and no option to set an intention. Apparently it changed after your recent update. Please return to the previous version. I'll be deleting this if it remains as is. I'll check back and see if it's worth another look.

Tiffany Regan

2 years ago

The app won't load. It tells me there's a bug and to clear cache every time I try to use it. I do, and it tries to load for 1-5 seconds before crashing. I tried updating, I've even deleted and reinstalled the app but that did nothing. It's disappointing to say the least. When I could use the app it was fun and took me to a lot of cool places. My friends and I have made some great memories using it. Recent reviews are saying the same with no resolution. Hopefully the issue is resolved soon.

Nerd Bird

7 months ago

Fun concept but it glitches in ways that are obnoxious. It just took every single one of those little digital coins I had left (I had over 80) on one search (which seems like a maximum cost of 20), but only after it got stuck on the loading screen for 10 minutes and I had to close the app and reopen it. I'm not going to pay for more of them after that experience so I'll give it a chance tomorrow I guess and if it does it again I'm just giving up

Charles Coslor

6 months ago

So far, not amazed. I live near open water so had to purchase the 'Skip Water' feature for $0.99 for any results to be easily accessible. Also, I am starting to think this app is only for people who live in cities or suburbs. All the locations I have been given are in pastures or on the sort of private property you might get shot for wandering onto. If I could move my center of radius to a more populated area, that would help. I'll have to try it when I'm not home.