LYOS

LYOS Ltd

About this app

Automated journal and trip planning for long-term travellers

Plan routes, map your travels automatically, and share trusted recommendations with your network of fellow travellers.

LYOS is a free mobile application designed specifically for backpackers, digital nomads, and long-term travellers. The app simplifies your journeys by consolidating trip planning, travel memories, and trusted recommendations into a single platform.

Core Features:

- Automated Route Capture (Your Places):
Create an automatic travel diary without manual data entry. To start, tap +Trip and select photos from your device to map your coordinates using photo metadata. Enable Auto Mode to passively add future trips as you take new photos. LYOS verifies your physical presence using photo location metadata and recognised venue Wi-Fi networks so you can keep an accurate record of where you have been.

- Private Travel Network (Your People):
Discover local stays, food, and transport through a trust-based hostel social network. Instead of relying on anonymous reviews, see where your connected friends have been and what they rated. Users can only rate places they have physically visited, ensuring all feedback is based on real experiences.


- Interactive Trip Planner (Your Story):
Use the search bar in the Plan tab map to search destinations and build your wishlist. Enter your dates to link your upcoming travel routes with dotted lines. When your connected friends search for destinations, they can easily find your visited locations to help plan their own solo trips.

- Partner Bookings:
Browse partner accommodation and tours directly on your destination pages. LYOS links you directly to third-party providers so you can secure bookings seamlessly on their platforms.


Privacy & Security by Default

- No Photo Uploads: LYOS does not upload or store your photos. All processing is handled locally on your device, and your photos never leave your phone.

- You Control the Feed: Your personal travel storyline and wishlist remain private. Only your connected friends can view your visited places.

- No Continuous GPS Tracking: LYOS does not track your location continuously. Location collection is controlled by your device's operating system and can be changed or disabled at any time.

- Zero Data Selling: We do not sell your personal data.

Upgrade your travel toolkit today. Connect with your friends, plan your next route, and start mapping your story.

What’s new

New toggle between Planner and Storyline
Imagery added to destination info pages
Current location button added
Partner booking improvements
UI improvements
General bug fixes