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Answers to common questions about Yonder.
What is Yonder?
Yonder is a GPS tour guide for your phone. It narrates the places you pass, while you pass them, hands-free.
How do I join the iPhone beta?
Visit getyonder.app/beta or scan Yonder’s beta QR. Before Apple approves public TestFlight access, that page saves your interest. After approval, the same page opens the public TestFlight invitation. You do not need a new QR.
Are my TestFlight and Yonder accounts the same?
No. Your Apple Account accepts the TestFlight invitation and installs the beta. Your Yonder login then arrives by email from us after you accept the invitation — you do not create it yourself. The two email addresses may be different.
Will TestFlight purchases charge me?
No. Purchases made in a TestFlight build use Apple’s sandbox environment. They test Yonder Pro behavior without charging your Apple Account.
How does Guide work?
Turn on Guide and start moving. Yonder checks what's nearby, picks the most interesting thing around you, and narrates a short story about it. It reads your speed, your interests, and what it has already said, and it does not tell the same story twice.
What can I ask in Ask Mode?
Anything about your surroundings. "What's that mountain?" "Tell me about this town." "Why is this road called that?" Yonder uses your exact location and nearby features to give you a contextual, conversational answer.
What's free and what requires Yonder Pro?
Free users get 8 Ask answers and 8 Guide narrations per week, plus access to Kevin, our premium default voice. Yonder Pro is $4.99/month or $39.99/year and unlocks unlimited Ask and Guide usage, plus the full catalog of premium voices.
What data does Yonder collect?
Your GPS location (to find nearby features), account email, voice preferences, and usage data (what you've listened to). We never sell your location data or share it with advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Yonder Pro is billed through Apple. To cancel, go to Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your iPhone, find Yonder, and tap Cancel Subscription. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your current billing period.
What voices are available?
Every user gets Kevin, a natural-sounding premium voice powered by ElevenLabs. Yonder Pro subscribers can choose from additional premium voices with different styles and tones in the app's voice settings.
Does Yonder work offline?
Yonder needs an internet connection to fetch nearby features and generate narrations. Offline support for pre-cached routes is planned for the future.
Why did Yonder go quiet?
Yonder speaks when it has something worth saying about what you are passing. Long quiet stretches are normal on rural roads and in places we have not mapped yet.
Does Journey drain the battery?
Journey uses your location in the background while it runs, so a long drive uses noticeably more battery than normal phone use. Plug in for trips over an hour.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, open Settings and choose Delete account. Yonder removes your account and data after 30 days. Sign in before then to keep it.
Is there an Android version?
Not yet. Yonder is iPhone-only during the beta.
Still have questions?
Email hello@rivalbear.com. We answer within two business days.