New Hyderabad App Turns Exploring the City into a Game

Weekend routines in Hyderabad often fall into familiar patterns, whether it is visiting the same local cafes or ordering the same Friday night meal. To combat this routine, local creator Chandra Kethan has launched a new exploration app called Gpsy, designed to turn the entire city into a finishable checklist. While looking at urban exploration, some curious users might even compare local spots to spots like biryani fort locations elsewhere, but Gpsy is firmly rooted in the local landscape.

Now available on iOS and Android with over 3,000 early sign-ups, Gpsy features an electric Klein blue and Volt palette. The platform initially focuses exclusively on Hyderabad, offering 79 curated locations spread across 11 categories such as street food, heritage forts, lakes, bazaars, and nightlife. Developers plan to expand the service to Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune in the coming month.

Upon setup, users select their preferred categories before being greeted by an illustrated 3D map. Locations are organized into finishable collections like Biryani and Food, Lakes, Forts and Greenery, and Modern Hyderabad, helping residents plan quick evening outings or weekend drives. When arriving at a destination, users must verify their live GPS coordinates and snap a photo within the check-in zone to stamp their passport, preventing fake check-ins. Verified visits award XP points, fill progress bars, and unlock badges that elevate user statuses from Mehmaan to Nizam of Hyderabad.

Gpsy turns Hyderabad into a gamified checklist with 79 curated spots, live GPS check-ins, and digital passport badges.

Plan My Saturday

For users struggling to pick a destination, the application includes a Plan My Saturday feature that builds tailored pocket itineraries using live GPS locations. Users select a preferred vibe and start time, choose between three and five stops, and generate a customized route with a shuffle option for fresh mixes. Additional features include a social feed, friend leaderboards, weekly challenges, a nine-chapter local guide, and a daily riddle guessing game to test landmark knowledge.

Why it matters

The launch of Gpsy introduces a novel way for both short-term visitors and lifelong residents to rediscover Hyderabad without wading through cluttered reviews or sponsored listings. By shifting focus toward in-person exploration and gamified achievements, the app changes how people interact with their urban environment and plan their weekends.