Point your camera at any building and know what you're looking at.
Archie identifies the architectural style of any building from a photo, then teaches you why. Snap a facade and get the style, the era, the visible features that give it away, and the story behind it. It's like having an architecture professor in your pocket.
HOW IT WORKS
• Snap a building (or import a photo from your library)
• Archie's AI matches it against 100 architectural styles, from Gothic to Googie, Brutalism to Beaux-Arts
• See the features that signal the style: pointed arches, corbels, tracery, each explained in plain language
• Recognized landmarks get their name, architect, and history
• Every result includes a note about the exact building in your photo
EXPLORE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Map puts 5,700+ noteworthy buildings at your feet across 135 U.S. cities: famous landmarks and hidden gems, each with photos and the story of why it matters. See what's near you, filter for hidden gems, walk over, and photograph a mapped building to collect it. More cities on the way.
LISTEN AS YOU LOOK
Tap play and Archie reads the story aloud: on your results and on any mapped building. It's a walking tour that starts wherever you're standing.
BUILD YOUR LIFELIST
Every style you identify unlocks in your LifeList: a field guide of all 100 styles to collect, with real-world examples from around the globe. Spotting styles becomes a game you play with every walk.
YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY
Every save keeps the photo and its full analysis, searchable and readable offline. Vacation buildings, hometown gems: your record of everything you've learned.
MADE FOR EXPLORERS
• Works worldwide, on anything from cathedrals to bungalows
• Offline queue: snap now, analyze when you're back online
• City map packs work offline once downloaded
• Share cards for your best finds
• No account, no login, no ads
PRIVACY FIRST
Your photos and identifications stay on your device. Photos are analyzed in the cloud but never stored there. Your coordinates never leave your phone. No account, no ads in the app, and no tracking across other apps: Archie never touches your advertising identifier.
FREE & PREMIUM
Your first 3 identifications are free, no strings. Archie Unlimited removes the limit and unlocks every place on the map, as a one-time lifetime unlock or a monthly plan. The monthly plan auto-renews until cancelled in your App Store settings. Your Library and LifeList stay fully readable without a subscription.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/haus-Privacy-Policy-39ea618074a28027b5fcfc2b27194434
As someone passionate about architecture, I was excited to use this app to learn more about the history of the places I’ll be visiting on my road trip. However, when I tried to explore multiple buildings, I encountered a network error preventing me from accessing the information. Despite this issue, I truly love the concept of the app and believe in its potential. I’m giving it 5 stars because I appreciate the idea and encourage others with similar interests to give it a try. I really hope this issue can be addressed soon.
Developer Response
Hi, thank you for being so generous in your review for an app that wasn’t functional at the time. I’ve rebuilt it and would love your feedback. Unfortunately it’s not free to run, so you’ll need a subscription for unlimited use, but new users get 5 free identifications.
Perfect Architecture app
Stella6288
I absolutely love this app. It is perfect for fans of architecture, travel and history. Building my life list has been so much fun. It often surprises and impresses me with what it can identify and the additional info it provides. Big fan
Unable to get response from the Claude server
Julia&g
Please fix. I used this app a ton and learned so much of different architectural styles. Now unusable.Please fix.
Developer Response
Hi, I’m so glad you enjoyed the app! I’ve rebuilt it and would love your feedback. Unfortunately it’s not free to run, so you’ll need a subscription for unlimited use, but new users get 5 free identifications.
Claude server unresponsive
Drobert1
This app is exactly what I was looking for when identifying architectural styles!!Edit: Please help with the network error issue.
Developer Response
Hi, I’m so glad you enjoyed the app! I’ve rebuilt it and would love your feedback (no more errors). Unfortunately it’s not free to run, so you’ll need a subscription for unlimited use, but new users get 5 free identifications.
feedback form to get input on accuracy, saves photos taken to your camera roll, automatically saved to your library, selectable text
• Every result now ends with a question: did we get this right? Tap "not quite" to say what's off (the style, the building, a date or name, or the write-up) and pick the fix. Your note and the photo go straight to the person who builds Archie.
• Results save to your Library on their own. No more tapping save.
• Photos you take in Archie now land in your camera roll too.
• Select and copy any text on a result, the way you would on a web page.
• On the Map, the "coming soon" card gets out of the way as soon as you pan to a city Archie covers.
• Small fixes and polish.
Version 3.9
The developer, Jason Girouard, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Jason Girouard
Size
58.5 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.