Stories worth finding
Listen to authentic local stories, wherever you are.
Launching soon for select Alaskan audiences.
Have an extraordinary story tied to a specific place?
Share your story →How It Works
Open the Lore app and see your world transformed into a map peppered with audio recordings of locals telling the best stories from their lives. Walk to a marked location and you'll be prompted to unlock an audio tale that happened right where you're standing.
We're launching first in our home state of Alaska, where every trail or road mile has a story and the wilderness holds countless untold tales.
Discover
See nearby stories marked on your map
Unlock
Walk, drive, paddle, bike, or run to locations to unlock stories
Experience
Hear stories exactly where they happened
Stories Worth Finding
True Adventures
Sarah Chen's gripping account of being stranded for three days in Yosemite after a climbing accident that should have killed her.
Unlocked at El Capitan Base, Yosemite Valley
Close Calls
The terrifying night David Rodriguez spent trapped in a cave system beneath Austin, and how a chance discovery saved his life.
Unlocked at Barton Springs Pool, Austin
Local Legends
Maya Thompson's investigation into the century-old disappearance that still haunts her small Oregon town.
Unlocked at Historic Downtown McMinnville
Unexpected Encounters
The story of how a routine morning jog led James Park to discover something that changed everything he thought he knew about his neighbourhood.
Unlocked at Riverside Park, Cambridge
From urban mysteries to wilderness survival, from family secrets to local folklore, Lore preserves the stories that matter to the communities where they happened.
Choose Your Journey
Discover authentic, local stories hidden in the world around you. Every location has a tale to tell by those who lived it, and Lore brings them to life through immersive audio experiences unlocked by your real-world adventures.
Pricing Plans
Free
Perfect for curious explorers just starting their journey.
- ✓Full access to the story map
- ✓3 story unlocks per month
- ✓Physical location unlocking
- ✓Rate and review stories
- ✓iOS and Android apps
Wanderer
For regular adventurers who love discovering new stories.
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓15 story unlocks per month
- ✓Ad-free experience
- ✓Early access to new stories
- ✓Comment on stories
- ✓Your personal story map and statistics
Adventurer
For story enthusiasts who want unlimited exploration.
- ✓Everything in Wanderer
- ✓Unlimited story unlocks
- ✓Access to exclusive stories
- ✓Share with up to 4 family members
- ✓Adventurer badge on your profile
- ✓Future access to story creation tools
- ✓Advanced map filters and search
Buy Individual Stories
Running low on monthly unlocks? Purchase additional stories as you need them.
Purchased stories are yours forever
Remote Unlocking
Can't make it to a location? Unlock stories from anywhere for research, accessibility, or planning your next adventure.
Remote unlocked stories include all content and can be replayed anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a story unlock?
When you physically visit a story location and unlock it for the first time, that counts as one unlock. Once unlocked, you can replay that story forever.
What happens if I run out of monthly unlocks?
You can either wait for your monthly allowance to refresh, purchase individual stories, or upgrade to a higher tier.
Can I change plans anytime?
Yes! You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time. Changes take effect at your next billing cycle.
Do unused monthly unlocks roll over?
Monthly unlock allowances refresh each billing cycle and don't accumulate.
What's the unlock radius?
Most stories unlock when you're within 50-200 metres of the location, depending on the story and setting.
Can I share my account?
Adventurer plans include family sharing for up to 4 additional family members. Other plans are for individual use only.
How do offline downloads work?
Download stories whilst connected to wifi to listen later without using mobile data. Perfect for international travel or remote locations.
Ready to Start Exploring?
Join the waitlist to be first when we launch in Alaska.
The Stories We Preserve
Outdoor Adventures
From mountain rescues gone wrong to unexpected wildlife encounters, the wilderness holds countless stories of human resilience and nature's unpredictability.
Urban Mysteries
Every city neighbourhood harbours secrets. Local investigations, chance discoveries, and the strange events that longtime residents whisper about.
True Crime
Real investigations, cold cases, and the stories behind the headlines, told by those who lived through them or spent years uncovering the truth.
Close Calls
The split-second decisions and chance encounters that changed everything—stories of survival, loss, and the thin line between ordinary days and extraordinary circumstances.
Local History
The untold stories behind familiar places. What really happened in that old building? Who walked these streets before? The human stories that textbooks miss.
Ghost Stories
Unexplained encounters and local legends, told by those who experienced them firsthand. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, these stories capture something essential about the places where they occurred.
Privacy & Safety
Stories are unlocked only when you're physically present at their location. We never track your movements or store location data beyond what's necessary to verify story access.
All stories undergo review before publication to ensure they meet our community standards while preserving their authenticity and emotional impact.
Stay Safe While Exploring
Always be aware of your surroundings when moving to unlock stories. Stay alert, avoid dangerous areas especially at night, and don't venture into restricted or private property.
Remember: no story is worth putting yourself at risk. If a location seems unsafe or inaccessible, use Remote Unlocking instead.