BBQ Wayfinder

The original Wayfinder. GPS-matched territory detection across 41 mapped American BBQ regions — from Central Texas brisket country to the Eastern Carolina whole-hog belt.

Smoke • Territory • Road Trip • Passport

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Features

Built for the smoky road trip and the backyard curious alike

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Territory Detection

Drop a pin anywhere in America and instantly know what BBQ region you're standing in — complete with the regional style, signature wood, and pitmaster notes.

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Interactive Territory Map

Browse all 41 mapped BBQ territories on a live MapKit map with full GeoJSON overlays. Tap any region for a deep dive into its history and style.

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Big Five Nearby PRO

Find the five nearest BBQ joints anywhere. Apple Maps search with one-tap directions and website links. Preview cards are free; full Big Five actions require Pro.

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BBQ Passport PRO

Track every BBQ region you've smoked through. Check in as you travel and build your passport over time. Local SwiftData records — no account, no cloud.

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Shareable Region Cards PRO

Share your BBQ territory with fellow pitmasters. Generate polished square region cards and save favorite joints worth returning to — both unlock with Pro.

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Regional Almanac

Every territory includes style notes, signature foods, local woods, historical facts, and flavor context — a full BBQ encyclopedia in your pocket.

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41 Mapped BBQ Territories

From Alaska to Florida, the full map of American smoke

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Central Texas — Salt & Pepper Brisket

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Eastern NC — Vinegar-Pepper Whole Hog

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Memphis — Dry Rub & Wet Ribs

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Kansas City — Sweet Red Sauce

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SC Midlands — Carolina Gold Mustard

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Owensboro, KY — Mutton & Black Dip

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Pacific NW — Cedar-Alder Salmon

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Puerto Rico — Lechón Asado

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Southwest — Hornos & Piñon Smoke

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+ 32 more regional territories

Pricing

Free to explore. One optional unlock for road-trip tools.

Free

Free
Forever Free

Territory detection, map, full regional almanac, pitmaster facts, and nearby previews. No account needed.

Pitmaster Pass

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One-Time Unlock

Unlocks Big Five directions & actions, BBQ Passport check-ins, saved places, and shareable region cards. Restores on all your devices.

Add a Rib

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Optional Tip

A quick thank-you for a useful BBQ find.

Buy Me a Sweet Tea

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Optional Tip

A small tip for future region and map updates.

Fill the Smoker

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Optional Tip

Support future region, map, and guide updates.

All the Fix'ns

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Optional Tip

A generous thank-you for BBQ Wayfinder improvements.