City Hacks App Review: Is It Truly the Best Travel Companion in 2025?

Let's be honest: planning a trip is exhausting. Between scrolling through endless TikTok "hidden gems" and managing twenty open browser tabs, the excitement of traveling often gets buried under the stress of logistics. That’s exactly where City Hacks steps in.

As we move through 2025, AI travel planners are everywhere. But after spending a week testing City Hacks on the ground, I realized it’s doing something a bit different than your typical chatbot.

The "Visual Timeline" Factor

Most AI tools just dump a list of places on you. City Hacks feels more like a human guide who knows you’re going to be tired after a 3-hour museum tour. The app builds a visual timeline that accounts for "travel flow."

"It doesn't just tell you where to go; it tells you when to go to avoid the 2 PM heat and the 5 PM crowds."

Why It's Winning in 2025

• Speed: It actually generates a full, editable itinerary in about 15 seconds. No "thinking" icons for minutes.
• Mood Settings: You can toggle between "Fast Tour" or "Foodie," and the AI actually swaps out the landmarks for local bistros.
• No Sign-up Friction: You can literally get a plan before you've even entered an email address.

The Reality Check: Any Downsides?

Nothing is perfect. While the AI is incredibly sharp, it still needs your final touch. Sometimes it might suggest a cafe that’s closed on a Tuesday, so a quick double-check on Google Maps is still a smart move. However, compared to planning from scratch? It saves at least 4-5 hours of work.