We’re excited to introduce Streets 5, the latest update to our Street View browser app! This release brings an exciting new feature: Timeline—allowing you to travel back in time and explore past panoramas.
Now, when multiple Street View images are available for a location, you’ll see a Timeline button next to the image date in the top drawer. Simply tap it to compare different moments in time and see how places have evolved 1.
Beyond Timeline, we’ve also expanded our gallery collection, adding hundreds of new locations—especially museums—so you can explore even more of the world from your screen. Plus, we’ve fixed the delete button to remove recent places.
A Word on Our Business Model Shift
A month ago, we made the tough decision to transition to a freemium model due to Google’s pricing changes. We knew this shift wouldn’t be easy, and as expected, some users were disappointed. We received a wave of 1-star reviews, and one user even suggested we should shut down the app altogether. We completely understand the frustration, and we wish circumstances hadn’t forced our hand.
However, now that we’re a month in, we can confidently say: this change was the right move. Thanks to the support of our subscribers, Streets is financially sustainable again—allowing us to keep improving the app and bringing you exciting new features like Timeline. Your subscriptions directly fund our development, and we’re incredibly grateful for your trust!
Help Us Turn the Tide!
Streets 5.0 is available now—download the update today! If you’re enjoying the new features, we’d truly appreciate your support. Leaving a 5-star review on the App Store helps offset the recent wave of negative feedback and ensures we can keep bringing you more great updates.
Thank you for being part of our journey—the future of Streets is bright!
For some reason, Google doesn’t offer historic panoramas in Germany and Switzerland (See their Blog post in German).↩
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