About WanderWay
Independent scenic navigation.
WanderWay is an independent scenic navigation app for everyday drives and longer trips, on iPhone, iPad, and Apple CarPlay. Built by Derek Boyer in southern Ohio, WanderWay helps drivers uncover historic landmarks, covered bridges, and scenic backroads without surveillance tracking or recurring subscriptions.
Inspired by Jordan
The idea for WanderWay came from long drives between Florida and Ohio with our three kids, who were 2, 7 and 10. We kept needing to stop, and the best stops were parks. My wife Jordan wanted an app that showed us what was nearby and worth the break, and told us a little about the places we were passing.
We don't often drive backroads. Most of our miles are ordinary highway miles, and a normal map app only shows the fastest way through. We wanted to know what was a few minutes off the road, and how much time a stop would add before taking the exit.
— Derek Boyer, Founder & Developer
Who builds WanderWay
I'm Derek Boyer, and I build WanderWay on my own in southern Ohio. I've spent more than ten years in IT support and systems administration. I also maintain two open-source Mac utilities, Disk Arbitrator and gfxCardStatus.
Questions, bugs, or ideas go straight to me at support@wanderwayapp.com or through the contact page. More about me and what I've written on this site is on my author page.
Where We Are Based
WanderWay is made in southern Ohio (US). Grounded in the rolling Appalachian foothills, where winding river valleys and rural backroads showcase the joy of unhurried driving.
Zero Data Surveillance
We don't collect, sell, or profile your driving destinations. WanderWay has zero third-party advertising trackers and operates completely private on your iPhone.
One Fair Price
No monthly charges. WanderWay is free to download with a free trial, then a single purchase keeps navigation, Curated Routes, and CarPlay on iPhone. No subscription.
Explore More
Read our detailed comparison guides to see how WanderWay differs from traditional navigation tools:
- WanderWay vs Google Maps — Scenic discovery and zero tracking vs highway efficiency.
- WanderWay vs Apple Maps — How directional narration and 24 place categories enhance Apple's routing engine.
- WanderWay vs Organic Maps — Sunday drive loops from Curated Routes and in-dash CarPlay guidance.
- Contact our team — Reach Derek directly for feedback, questions, or press inquiries.