From hailing a taxi to booking a table at a restaurant, there are essential apps that can make many of your daily tasks in Italy much simpler.
Apps are essentially designed to make everyday life easier, and for those living in a foreign country, any kind of help, no matter how small, is worth its weight in gold.
So, in no particular order, here are 17 apps that could prove essential for life in Italy.
1. Moovit
Moovit is, without a doubt, the best urban mobility app available in Italy. From public transport to taxis and electric bikes, the Moovit offers travel options to reach your destination in the shortest possible time. The days of needing multiple apps to figure out the quickest way to get from point A to B are long gone.
2. Enjoy
Public transportation options aren't always ideal in Italy, especially at night. If you live in Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna, or Florence, the Enjoy allows you to find and reserve a car with ease. After uploading your driver's license through the app, simply locate the nearest car and reserve it with a simple click. Parking at the end of the day will be free.
3. Lime
If you prefer electric bikes or want to avoid traffic, the Lime is a reliable option. Prices vary, but are generally affordable. In Milan, for example, a 240-minute pass currently costs 19,99 euros.
4. free now
Uber's regular services are not available in Italy, so the free now allows you to call a taxi exactly to your location and pay the fare through the app. Other applications such as appTaxi e itTaxi, are also available, with varying popularity in different cities.
5. Prezzi Benzina
With fuel prices around 2 euros per liter, the Petrol Prices helps you locate the cheapest gas station in your area. Simply select your fuel type and enter your location.
6. Il Meteo
Despite the simple name, the The weather is the best app to keep you updated about weather conditions. In addition to ten-day forecasts, it provides updates on pollen levels, traffic and earthquakes, with live satellite imagery.
7. MedInAction
O MedInAction allows you to schedule appointments with qualified English-speaking doctors within 24 hours. Although not cheap, it offers the convenience of home or online consultations in major Italian cities.
8. Satispay
O Satispay makes small purchases at your local supermarket easier by allowing you to pay by scanning a QR code at the payment machine. Additionally, it makes it possible to send money to contacts on your phone and make other payments within the app. Remember the MB Way, From Portugal.
9. Easy Flyer
If you like checking out supermarket brochures, the Easy Flyer is your indispensable tool. This app allows you to easily explore the brochures of more than 600 Italian supermarket chains and stores. With just one click, you can compare prices, discover exclusive offers and even use discount coupons to maximize your savings.
10. the fork
Reserving a seat at a local restaurant can be tricky, but the the fork makes the process easier with a few taps on the screen. Additionally, it offers generous discounts on the restaurant bill.
11. Glovo
For restaurant meals delivered to your home, the Glovo It is a popular option in over 450 cities in Italy, offering punctual deliveries of food, groceries, medicine, and more.
12. Saffron Yellow
To explore the Italian culinary tradition, the Saffron Yellow stores more than 4.000 recipes, accompanied by video tutorials, nutritional information and historical notes.
13. Vivine
With thousands of labels, choosing your next wine in Italy can be an almost impossible mission. The application Vivino is here to simplify and make this journey interactive. By providing access to a global community of 65 million wine lovers, Vivino offers valuable insights, creating an immersive experience to explore the fascinating world of Italian wines.
14. Immediately
Immediately, similar to Mercado Livre or OLX, is an online market where you can buy or sell everything, from cars to real estate and furniture. With more than six million ads, searching is easy with filters and categories.
15. Bonus X
To take advantage of financial benefits offered by Italy, the Bonus X reduces bureaucracy, offering a team of lawyers, accountants and labor consultants.
16. IO
Italian bureaucracy can be complex, but the application IO facilitates communication and payment of public services by requiring SPID or Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE) credentials.
17. Drops
Drops is an excellent app for expanding your Italian vocabulary, with 50 useful topics for daily life in Italy. The activities are fun, and while the free version has a limit of 10 minutes per day, the premium package costs 12,39 euros per month.
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