For creators
Turn the places you know into audio tours.
Record the stories only a local can tell. HearAround puts your tour in front of travellers, handles the app and the payments, and pays you a share of every sale.
How it works
From your first idea to your first sale
Every tour is reviewed by our team, so listeners can trust what they buy and your work stands out.
- 01
Apply
Create an account, tell us about you and the tour you want to make, and send a short audio sample.
- 02
Map and write
Once approved, draw your route and write a script for every stop in the Creator Studio.
- 03
Record
Record each stop on your phone and upload it. Add quizzes and QR rewards if you like.
- 04
Review
Our team checks the audio, the route and the facts, and agrees the price with you.
- 05
Earn
Your tour goes on sale in the HearAround app and you earn 60% of the net value of every sale.
Who it's for
Local knowledge, told well
Licensed guides
Reach travellers who explore on their own schedule, and earn while you sleep.
Storytellers and historians
Share the history, legends and characters behind every street.
Locals and content creators
Your neighbourhood, your favourite spots, your voice.
What we look for
Tours worth listening to
- Clear audio, recorded in a quiet place
- Accurate facts, names and dates
- A walkable, safe route with stops that are easy to find
- Your own words, photos and recordings: no copyrighted music
- A real story: why this place matters
Questions
Before you apply
How and when am I paid?
Do I need to be a licensed guide?
What equipment do I need?
How is the price of my tour set?
Can I edit my tour once it's live?
How long does the review take?
Your city has stories. Tell them.
Applications are open. It takes about ten minutes.