Question 1

What kind of places does Spontai recommend?

Accepted Answer

We focus exclusively on local and independent businesses—cafés, restaurants, shops, and experiences that give a place its character. No chains, just the good stuff.

Question 2

How does location work?

Accepted Answer

You can use your current location to discover what's nearby, or search for a specific area you want to explore. Either way, we'll build an itinerary tailored to that spot.

Question 3

Why only same-day itineraries?

Accepted Answer

We're all about spontaneity! Spontai is built for those moments when you fancy getting out but don't have a plan. Same-day only keeps things fresh and doable.

Question 4

Is Spontai affiliated with TikTok or Instagram?

Accepted Answer

Nope! Spontai is an independent product. We're not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to TikTok, Instagram, or any other social platform. We just happen to be really good at spotting trends.

Question 5

How accurate are the opening times?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to pull accurate info, but opening times can change. We always recommend double-checking before you rock up—especially for smaller spots or during holidays.

Question 6

What data do you collect?

Accepted Answer

Minimal. If you sign up, we store your email. If you enable location, we use it to make itineraries more relevant—but it's totally optional. We don't sell your data. Ever.

Question 7

Does Spontai cost money?

Accepted Answer

No. Spontai is free with no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads. See /pricing.md for the canonical machine-readable pricing.

Question 8

Which cities does Spontai cover today?

Accepted Answer

London and Croydon. Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh are on the near-term roadmap. Same-day London/Croydon itineraries work today; international trips and multi-week planning are out of scope.

Question 9

Is there a public API or MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Not currently. Spontai is a closed-source consumer iOS app. See /developers for the current integration status and partnership contact.

Question 10

How is Spontai different from Google Maps or ChatGPT travel?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps is built for navigation and review-volume search; it biases heavily toward chains. ChatGPT-style planners default to the same tourist itinerary because their training data is months out of date. Spontai is purpose-built for trending, independent venues with source-linked recommendations. See /compare for a side-by-side breakdown.

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