MIX is a location-aware audio walk app that generates AI-powered narration tied to the real streets and neighborhoods users walk through. The iOS app uses GPS to trigger stories on demand, creating self-guided audio experiences in any neighborhood. A one-year auto-renewing MIX Membership subscription provides unlimited walks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional guided tours and audio walks require pre-recorded content tied to specific landmarks or fixed routes, limiting flexibility for spontaneous exploration. Visitors and locals alike often miss the stories behind everyday streets and neighborhoods because no contextual narration is available on demand, and generic audio guides fail to adapt to where a person actually walks.
Solution
MIX is a location-aware audio walk app that generates narration in real time based on the user's precise GPS position. As users walk through any neighborhood, the app triggers audio stories tied to the real streets, buildings, and places they pass, creating a self-guided experience that works anywhere. The narration is produced on demand using AI, allowing for dynamic content that matches the user's actual route rather than a fixed script. The app is designed for personal, non-commercial use during walks in public spaces, with safety disclaimers encouraging users to stay aware of their surroundings. MIX is currently available on iOS, with an Android version in development and a waitlist for interested users.
Target Audience
Primary users are urban explorers, tourists, and curious locals who want to discover the stories behind the neighborhoods they walk through, using their iPhone as a personal audio guide.
Features
- Real-time GPS-triggered audio narration that adapts to the user's precise location and walking path
- AI-generated content that produces stories on demand for any street or neighborhood
- Self-guided walk experience requiring no pre-planned routes or fixed tour paths
- Background location tracking during active walks to keep narration synchronized while the phone is locked or in a pocket
- Optional research participation for improving location-aware audio experiences, with data deletion after 30 days
- Apple Sign-In integration with privacy-preserving options like Hide My Email
- Creator waitlist for individuals interested in producing their own walks