iPhone Apps
List of Travel Apps for iphone
Transportation:
Plane-
-Trips – Travel Manager
Trips brings together all the different aspects of your travel, including flights,
car rental, hotel reservations, meetings, and dinner reservations. Keep track of the
confirmation numbers, websites, and phone numbers for all the different elements of
your trip.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trips-travel-manager-tripit-flight/id292990893?mt=8
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-Tripit
Technically more of a mobile website than an iPhone app. Forward all of your
airline, hotel, car rental and event reservations, Tripit will automatically
organize them putting all of your reservation information like addresses,
confirmation numbers, and times all in one spot.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tripit/id311035145
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-Next Flight
Got bumped? Leaving early? Next Flight tracks scheduled departures from more than
4,200 airports and 1,100 airlines. It sounds overwhelming, but you can filter by
carrier. $2.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/next-flight/id296474127?mt=8
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-FlightTrack
A convenient app for finding out if your flight is on time when you don’t have
access to a PC. Its detractors claim it’s not 100% accurate 100% of the time, but
then what is? Cost: $4.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ben-kazez/id296240202
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-FlightTrack Pro
Made for busy travelers like you, just forward your airline confirmation emails to
plans@tripit.com and TripIt flight itineraries will appear automatically in
FlightTrack Pro. $9.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id302325893?mt=8
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-Flight
If you’re flying, it’ll be a question you ask at least once if not several times
during your trip, “What’s the status of my flight!?” There are a number of apps out
there that can answer this right on your iPhone. The best one that’s free is simply
called Flight.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight/id299496675?mt=8
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-iFlight (59p)
Nothing signals travel quite like staring up at the departures board and trying to
find out what’s happening to your plane. If you need to keep track of your comings
and goings, then iFlight is a well-designed virtual representation of that airport
experience – just pick your location and away you go.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iflight-uk/id321557200?mt=8
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-FlightView
If you don’t fancy paying the 59p, then you could always log in to FlightView, which
has a phone-optimised website that delivers similar information.
-TravelTracker (£4.99)
One of the best bits about travelling is the anticipation: the part where you’ve
decided where you’re going to go, and have to start planning everything to do. This
clever service does a lot of the hard work for you, including working out your exact
plans when you forward the confirmation emails from your airline. The iPhone
application is basic – it’s largely an interface to the website, giving advice on
local attractions, restaurants and bars – but if you want to splash out, then try
TravelTracker, which adds more functions.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/traveltracker-with-tripit/id284918921?mt=8
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-Kayak- Yet another free application, Kayak’s app lets you search for and book
flights, hotels, and more. It’s pretty handy if you need to book stuff on the fly or
contact an airline. This app needs an internet connection.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kayak-flight-and-hotel-search/id305204535?mt=8
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-Flight Update
allows you to enter most any flight and track that flight’s status, even if it’s
several months away. Supporting airlines on every continent, Flight Update covers
more than 1,400 carriers throughout the world. $4.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight-update/id295446978?mt=8
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-Flight Status
Like the applications mentioned above, Flight Status offers the ability to check the
status of thousands of flights as well as live weather information. However, most of
Flight Status’ information is limited to the U.S. and Canada, and without the
additional features offered by the other apps, it may not be worth the $4.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flight-status-live-flight/id288760989?mt=8
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-Travelocity TravelTools
This free application lets you check flight schedules, gate numbers, airport delays,
security wait times, and your itinerary (if you booked through Travelocity).
TravelTools also lets you search for “Hotels Near Me,” which includes room rates,
hotel photos, and traveler reviews. It may be just what you need when your flight is
canceled and you find yourself stranded at the airport overnight.
-Gate Maps
Costing less than a dollar, this application is worth every penny. Remember the last
time you were running through an airport trying to make a close connection, at a
loss for where you should be headed? Find your way through unfamiliar airports with
Gate Maps. Plan ahead and get detailed dining and shopping information by using
links to airport websites or quickly look at the basic terminal maps when you’re in
a rush to get to your gate.
Of course, there’s a catch, Gate Maps only offers maps for about 30 airports, most
of which are domestic.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gate-maps-lite/id300122155?mt=8
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-Dopplr (free)
Like TripIt, this beautifully crafted service aims to help you make the most of your
travels. However, rather than focusing on the raw data from your itinerary, it
places the emphasis on the people you know and the places you are visiting. Let
Dopplr know where you’re going and when, and it tells you which of your friends and
contacts will cross paths with you (as long as they have Dopplr accounts too). Very
useful for regular travellers who want to see if somebody else they know is in town.
While the iPhone application could do with more features, it’s a handy window into
what’s going on in your extended social bubble.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id321105443?mt=8
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-I’m In Town
Most travel iPhone apps focus on tracking flights, local information or language
help. But if you think about it, having a convenient way to notify friends and
family that you’re in town is equally useful. The application “I’m In Town” does
just that. With one click, it searches through your contacts list to find people in
your vicinity and tells them–via e-mail or text message–that you’re in town and
how to get in touch with you. You can specify how many miles from your current
location you want the app to search: five, 10 or 25 miles, for instance. You can
also alert people before you arrive, basically saying that you’re coming to town.
That’s pretty useful for 99 cents. The app works by searching address data in your
contacts list, so you do need to fill out that information first. It’s not
flashy-looking. The cool part of “I’m In Town” is the functionality, not the design.
Cost: $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id323051391?mt=8
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Train-
-GRAB IT
New York Nearest Subway ($1.99): This is one of the coolest apps we’ve come across,
though you need an iPhone 3GS for it to work. Nearest Subway uses augmented reality
to help you locate the closest subway station; once you’ve launched the app, simply
hold your phone up, look through it, and it projects the direction and distance to
various subway lines right on your screen. It even self-corrects as you walk, turn
or tilt the phone.
-CityTransit
Official NYC Subway Maps ($2.99): CityTransit is not nearly as spectacular as
Nearest Subway, but it more than gets the job done with its high-quality map,
stop-by-stop guide to all lines, a GPS-based station finder and advisories.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/citytransit-official-nyc-subway/id284444600?mt=8
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-iTransitBuddy
Metro North ($1.99) and StationStops Metro-North Grand Central Schedule ($2.99): It
doesn’t get any simpler or more useful than these apps for commuters who take
Metro-North trains into the city. Just select your station, and the next scheduled
train departure time pops up in an instant, along with the rest of the schedule. Of
the two, we’ll give the edge to iTransitBuddy, which is loaded with features, while
StationStops lists only trains to and from Grand Central and not in-between
stations.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itransitbuddy/id295003357?mt=8
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-MetroCard Maximizer (99 cents)
Tired of uneven balances on your MetroCard? Can’t figure what you need to add when
left with odd amounts? If so, this app, which does the math for you, pays for
itself
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/metrocard-maximizer/id330104880?mt=8
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-HopStop (free)
Works just like HopStop’s popular Web site to give you directions from Point A to
Point B via train, bus, taxi, your own two feet – or any combination thereof. The
fact that it integrates GPS and your contacts list is icing on the cake
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hopstop/id303217144?mt=8
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-SKIP IT-iNap Arrival Alert (99 cents)
If you’re taking a long bus ride or train trip, iNap will use GPS to wake you up or
simply alert you when you’re in range of your destination. It’s a great idea, well
executed, but we stopped using it for one simple reason that’s more Apple’s fault
than iNap’s: It only works if it’s running. If you want to start iNap, then surf the
Web or check e-mail, you’re out of luck.
-iBART/Subway Guides
Carrying a subway guide in your pocket? Why? With a couple clicks you can have the
guide on your iPhone, where it won’t get torn, lost, or take up extra space. Unless
of course you lose your iPhone. In which case your Subway Guide is the least of
your concerns. If you’re going to the San Francisco Bay area, iBART is considered
one of the best.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibart-free/id288656960?mt=8
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-National Rail Enquiries (£4.99)
If you’re thinking about staying closer to home, then there are a variety of ways to
find your way around Britain’s various rail networks. The National Rail Enquiries
app helps you find out about your journey, getting you from Sussex to Strathclyde -
even down to its ability to tell you the platform number of your train. The free
equivalent, from the Trainline, is pretty good too.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/national-rail-enquiries/id306687757?mt=8
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-thetrainline (free)
If you’re thinking about staying closer to home, then there are a variety of ways to
find your way around Britain’s various rail networks.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thetrainline/id334235181?mt=8
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-London Tube Deluxe (59p)
The multicoloured spaghetti strands of London’s underground system have their
devotees, but they’re also incredibly confusing. Being able to navigate your way
around the capital is crucial for anyone visiting London, and there are a host of
apps that can help you triumph on the Tube. These are the best two: a simple map
that makes life a little easier, or an all-singing, all-dancing deluxe version that
helps you plan your journey and includes up-to-the-minute information.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/london-tube-deluxe/id300139358?mt=8
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-Tube Map (free)
The multicoloured spaghetti strands of London’s underground system have their
devotees, but they’re also incredibly confusing. Being able to navigate your way
around the capital is crucial for anyone visiting London, and there are a host of
apps that can help you triumph on the Tube. These are the best two: a simple map
that makes life a little easier, or an all-singing, all-dancing deluxe version that
helps you plan your journey and includes up-to-the-minute information.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/london-tube/id301763541?mt=8
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-”Just The Map”
covers the New York Bus and Subway system and many more major global cities.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nyc-subway-map-justthemap/id333215103?mt=8
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Bus-
-London Bus
is a comprehensive guide to travelling through London. It includes the official
London Buses map. London Bus map is licensed by Presselite from Transport for London
(TfL).
The map includes the key bus routes in central London, and provides all the best
sights and attractions that the city has to offer.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/london-bus/id314614955?mt=8
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-CTA Tracker
CTA Tracker is the incumbent when it comes to Chicago bus tracking apps. It has been
around longer and has more positive reviews on iTunes. When you open the app for the
first time, it prompts you to search through the various Chicago neighborhoods in
order to eventually make your way to an intersection you want to check. Once you
find a particular intersection, the app will display which bus (or busses, as the
case may be) are scheduled to be coming by and how long before they get there.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cta-tracker/id295462993?mt=8
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-”Just The Map”
apps covering New York Bus and Subway and many more major global cities.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/staten-island-bus-map-nyc/id333245961?mt=8
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Taxi-
-Taxi Magic
Need a cab? These app will show you all of the nearby taxi services, and even call
them for you. Doesn’t get much better than that.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taxi-magic/id299226386?mt=8
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-Rocket Taxi
Need a cab? These app will show you all of the nearby taxi services, and even call
them for you. Doesn’t get much better than that.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-taxi/id294331009?mt=8
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Cars-
ViaMichelin Traffic For iPhone
Live traffic updates mapped onto every major road and city in France. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/viamichelin-traffic-france/id319080784?mt=8
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-AT&T Navigator
AT&T’s turn-by-turn software pipes in audio commands, giving timely traffic updates
and turning cues just like a GPS. The best part: Tap the “Traffic Optimized” feature
for an alternate route to avoid delays. ($10/month, free to download)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/at-t-navigator-gps-navigation/id315659984?mt=8
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-NileGuide To Go For iPhone
User-generated guides to the world’s best cities. Download your destination before
you leave, and there’s no need for an internet connection on the road. Tripwolf is
an alternative. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/guide-to-go/id315882329?mt=8
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-iLocate – Car Rentals
an easy way to rent your next car.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ilocate-car-rentals/id314414369?mt=8
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-iCarPark
If I had a nickel for every time my husband and I misplaced our parked car on
vacation, I’d have a lot of nickels. This app saves your parking spot with one tap
(not to mention your marriage), and can also help you find your car in a garage and
remind you when to feed the meter. Cost: $0.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icarpark/id305690042?mt=8
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-Rest Area Finder
Plan your roadside bathroom breaks with this useful app which constantly updates
your location and lets you know what other facilities are available (gas, food,
vending machines, and pet area to name a few). Cost: Free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rest-area-finder/id330740828?mt=8
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-PrimoSpot
Is an iPhone and Android app that provides real-time guidance on where to find
on-street parking in New York and Boston — with more cities on the way — while also
comparing garage parking and prices and assistance in locating bike racks. They also
provide details on how to decipher local parking regulations.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/primospot-parking/id308863789?mt=8
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-AAA Roadside
AAA roadside service – help is on it’s way!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aaa-roadside/id322490679?mt=8
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Find things by name-
- Where
Shows you what’s around you, from Starbucks to movie theaters and show times. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where/id281790044?mt=8
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-AroundMe
It tells you what’s around your current exact location, whether it be a pharmacy,
pub, bank, etc.. Very useful, and both apps are free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aroundme/id290051590?mt=8
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-WikiMe iPhone App screenshot
Wikipanion –“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, one of the greatest books of all
time. And with Wikipedia, it’s now a reality (on Earth at least). Find out
anything about just about… well… anything wherever you are on the planet.
Wikipanion is one of the best Wikipedia apps out there. You can also try WikiMe
which looks up wikipedia entries based on your GPS info.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wikime/id286865365?mt=8
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-Yelp
Whether it’s finding somewhere to eat, tracking down a nearby boozer or something
else, Yelp has one of the smartest apps for seeing what’s best and where to go. With
rankings based on the reviews submitted by users online, it gives you a handy
reference or discovery tool. Coverage in Britain isn’t great – some of the listings
are out of date – but if you are travelling abroad (particularly America) the
information can be invaluable.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yelp/id284910350?mt=8
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-Qype Radar
What’s nearby? If it’s a bar, restaurant, shop or club you’re hunting, Qype Radar
can recommend one and show recent visitors’ reviews. Yelp is similar. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qype-radar/id299229792?mt=8
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Hotels-
-HostelHERO- If you need to book a hostel, this app works well enough. It’s no the
best- it doesn’t get updated a lot and the interface is clunky but until
Hostelbookers or Hostelworld create their own, this will have to do.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hostel-hero/id311642926?mt=8
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-Hotel Negotiator
Priceline.com’s Hotel Negotiator app can connect spontaneous families with
last-minute hotel rooms at nice prices, even when they don’t have access to a PC.
It’s not much use to planners though. Cost: Free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/priceline-hotel-negotiator/id336381998?mt=8
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-Choice Hotels
In addition to the usual functions, the Choice Hotels app will also map you to your
destination hotel with the push of a button.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/choice-hotels-locator/id307427210?mt=8
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-Omni Hotels
A branding maneuver if nothing else, the Omni Hotels app is partly built around
customers’ loyalty accounts and preferences.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/omni-hotels/id323991491?mt=8
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-Starwood
Part of Starwood’s broader gamble on travel sharing, this application is supposed to
leverage their other social media technology. We haven’t had a chance to play around
with it as much as we’d like but suffice to say we’re not optimistic.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spg-mobile-app/id312306003?mt=8
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-Four Seasons
Another new entrant into the iPhone app field, the Four Seasons application is very
pretty and does absolutely nothing exceptional. You can book rooms through it. They
also claim that it’s a “gateway to mini ‘escapes’ while on the go” but we have
absolutely no idea what that means.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/four-seasons-hotels-resorts/id331182360?mt=8
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-Travelodge
An early trailblazer in the iPhone hotel app market, the offering from UK chain
Travelodge is a bare bones booking engine. Meh.
-The Hilton, Embassy and Doubletree apps
will feature a “Request Upon Arrival” option, letting users order room service
before check-in. Conrad, Hampton, Homewood and Hilton Garden apps will lack Request
Upon Arrival, but like the others allow remote check in up to 48 hours in advance,
with various room customization options.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hilton/id337937175?mt=8
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-Hotels.com
Hotels.com lets you choose from over 85,000 hotels and book a room.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotels-com/id284971959?mt=8
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-HotelPal
Hotels & Hotel Room Reservations
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id324473924?mt=8
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-HotelsByMe
Hotels & Hotel Reservations – HotelsByMe.com
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hotelsbyme-hotels-hotel-reservations/id316787053?mt=8
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Food-
-UrbanSpoon
Urbanspoon is the gold standard in the U.S., London, Melbourne, and Sydney: Shake
your phone, watch the dials spin like an old-school slot machine, and up comes the
best guide to local restaurants yet. For eating around your home town, Urban Spoon
is the clear winner. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/urbanspoon/id284708449?mt=8
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-Local Eats
“Where should we eat?!” apps. For traveling Local Eats may have the edge since it
only lists the absolute best restaurants in a given area. That may be tough on the
wallet, but if you want the absolute best an area has to offer it’s the way to go.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/localeats/id285518463?mt=8
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-Zagat TO GO
If you’re going to pay good money for a city guide, then you might as well make it
the staple. The Zagat guide is esteemed enough that even being rated by it usually
warrants restaurants to frame a certificate by their entrance saying so. Depending
on the city, the Zagat TO GO app has ratings on Restaurants, Hotels, and even
Nightlife and Shopping.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zagat-to-go/id296428490?mt=8
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-Kids Eat For
Is there anything more infuriating than buying a restaurant meal that your kids
don’t eat? This handy app that uses GPS to tell you the nearest places where kids
eat free or cheap. It works best in cities or larger suburbs, and can pay for
itself in one meal. Cost: $2.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-eat-for/id325328137?mt=8
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-iRestaurant
Hungry and need to find a restaurant next to you? Or just find your favorite cuisine
closest to you? Or on the road and need to find a local fast food place closest to
you? This app is just for you. It helps you find your favorite restaurant with just
a tap.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irestaurant/id349271357?mt=8
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-Coffee Spot pro
When you really, really, really need coffee right now and don’t want the bother of
navigating through several pages on a restaurant app, launch this app and choose
from among big name and mom and pop shops nearest to you. Cost: $1.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coffee-spot-pro-the-coffee/id316454322?mt=8
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Movies-
-Moviefone
Sometimes you just want to sit back, relax, and watch a movie. Only problem is
figuring out which local theaters are closest to you, what movies they’re playing,
and what are the showtimes. The iPhone’s Movies app can answer all of that.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moviefone-movies-theaters/id307840047?mt=8
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Stores-
-eBay Mobile 1.2.1
Using a streamlined interface that’s as elegant as it is practical, eBay members can
search, bid, and check their activity on the go. Buyers can sneak in that
last-minute bid on a hard-to-find item, sellers can check on their sales, and
everyone can act on time-sensitive information on the spot without a computer. eBay
is now open for business anytime, anywhere on the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebay-mobile/id282614216?mt=8
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-Amazon
Shop on the go. Everything you love about Amazon is now on you phone.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amazon-mobile/id297606951?mt=8
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-ShopShop 2.1.2
A free iPhone shopping list app.
Click on the Add button to fill your shopping list with items. ShopShop will help
you type less by remembering your previous items. Make items as done by tapping on
them, or by swiping with your finger. Another swipe will undo this. Hitting the
Clear button will remove the marked items permanently. How do I permanently remove
items from the history?
Just swipe your finger across them.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shopshop-shopping-list/id288350249?mt=8
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-iSave
Compare prices on many consumer products.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isave-groceries/id312204545?mt=8
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-One Trip
A shopping list Web App for iPhone.
-Save Benjis ($.99)
Want to know if the store you’re in is offering the best deal? Enter a product and
price into Save Benjis to find out what other dealers are charging. The app will
also take you to product reviews and allow you to purchase the product through a
listed dealer’s Web site. You can even enter the product’s UPC code (those barcode
numbers on the side of the box) to make sure you’re searching for the correct
product. Shoppers will find more than a dozen product categories including
electronics, books clothing, bath, and furniture, with millions of searchable
products.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/save-benjis/id284424264?mt=8
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-iNeedStuff ($8.99)
Don’t worry about forgetting the broccoli on your next grocery run. iNeedStuff will
remember it for you. This location-aware shopping assistant will help you make your
shopping list and then remind you when you’re at the right store. You tap in the
items you need (milk, eggs, cheese), then, the first time you’re in a store to buy
them, you tell the software the name of the store as you’re in it. The next time
you’re in that location (your iPhone has a built-in GPS so it knows where you are),
the app will pop up with your list. You can even make lists based on recipes. The
location-aware part of the app will only work with Touch owners when they’re in a
Wi-Fi hotspot.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ineedstuff-shopping-assistant/id284942965?mt=8
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-Sale Price (Free)
This one is basically a glorified calculator, but its simple interface and practical
usage (plus it’s only a buck) make it a winner. Enter the starting price of a sale
item then use the slider bar to see what it really costs with the percent discount
and sales tax. It also works as an easy tip calculator.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sale-price-free/id299311457?mt=8
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Gas-
-Cheap Gas
Pretty straightforward—shows you the least expensive petrol wherever you are.
Awesomely helpful if you don’t know the area. (Free)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cheap-gas/id290765007?mt=8
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-My Gas Wars
A road trip is not a road trip without gas, or a car. Knowing where the nearest gas
stations are can mean all the difference between a great trip, and a really bad plot
for a horror film. These three apps will find you gasoline that’s the nearest, and
the cheapest. (Free)
-Gasbag
GasBag uses a user-built database of stations and pricing information. GasBag has
the best user interface, and performed quite well. To help grow the database as
quickly as possible, the developers have made adding stations and pricing
information about as easy as it can be. You can update prices for any existing
station with only a few taps, and adding a new station isn’t much harder than that.
(Free)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gasbag/id289086967?mt=8
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-iGas ($3)
iGas, the only program with a price tag, is also the only program that doesn’t use a
user-generated database for station information. Instead, iGas uses data from Oil
Price Information Network, which should give it an edge—in theory.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/igas/id333485033?mt=8
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Tours-
-HearPlanet
Like having a tour guide in your pocket, HearPlanet tells you what attractions are
nearby and then plays the Wikipedia description aloud. $4.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hearplanet-audio-guide-to/id309139397?mt=8
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-Google Earth
Although slow even on Wi-Fi, browsing satellite images of anywhere from your
vacation destination to the top of the Matterhorn is still one of the best ways to
get the lay of the land. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-earth/id293622097?mt=8
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-Instant Cities guides
(www.instantcities.com) which use photos and clever design to help you navigate the
sights for £1-2. Easy navigation and innovative use of photos are the hallmark of
these guides to Edinburgh, New York and soon London.
-Park Maps
A collection of GPS-enabled maps of over 250 U.S. National Parks, Monuments, and
Recreational Areas. Be sure to download them ahead of time since internet
connectivity isn’t exactly what I’d call robust in the wilderness. Cost: $0.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/park-maps/id309506468?mt=8
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-Disney World Wait Times Free
by VersaEdge Software, never wait on a long line again.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-world-wait-times-free/id321601474?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-world-wait-times/id329364241?mt=8
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-Disney World Park Hours Free
by VersaEdge Software, If you have a Hopper Pass you need to know when everthing
opens and closes inorder to plan the perfect fun packed day.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/walt-disney-world-maps-box-set/id312528655?mt=8
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-Disneyland Wait Times Free
by VersaEdge Software, never wait on a long line again.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disneyland-wait-times-free/id329686864?mt=8
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-GayCities
Your Gay City Guide – GayCities, Inc. With this app you can find all the gay
friendly places where ever you go.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gaycities-your-gay-city-guide/id303661699?mt=8
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Maps-
-Google Maps
Google maps free with an ipod device and is a lifesaver. It has helped me find my to
hostels more times than I can count. The GPS works without being logged onto a 3G or
wireless network but the maps won’t load without a connection.
-IAmHere
Want your friends to know exactly where you are? (Scorpion Bay, Baja!) IAmHere sends
an email with a link to Google Maps. In my tests it was accurate to within a hundred
feet. $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iamhere/id285859314?mt=8
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-Maps (free)
It might seem obvious, but maps are always your friend when you find yourself in an
unfamiliar place. One of the big developments in recent years has been the ability
to access maps and GPS location through mobile phones. When combined with a compass
- as in the iPhone 3GS – it becomes truly invaluable.
-Amsterdam Mobile Guide
This by far my favorite travel application. Made by Holland Tourism, this
application has anything and everything about Amsterdam. Find restaurants, bars,
museums, and hidden attractions. There is even a GPS function that will tell you
what is near your location. Recently, the Amsterdam Tourism created their own app
too, which is quite similar. Best of all? Both are free!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amsterdam-mobile-guide/id308723874?mt=8
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-Yelp’s “Monocle”
Yelp isn’t exactly a secret. The crowd-sourced reviews site has been a hit on both
the Web and on the iPhone. Here’s a new feature, however, that not everybody knows
about. Just shake an iPhone 3G S with the latest version of Yelp’s iPhone App three
times to activate a feature called “Monocle.” The idea, dubbed ‘augmented reality,’
is to point a screen, in any direction, and see information about what you’re
looking at superimposed over an image of the real world. Great concept. Skeptics
have always wondered, however, who could possibly gather a big enough pile of
information about the world around us to make such a service useful. Now we know:
Yelp.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yelp/id284910350?mt=8
Mens Clubs-
-Gentleman’s Club Finder
your Guardian Angel … be gone those feelings of desperation – you’ll always know
where to find that next lap dance or $100 bottle of Andre Cold Duck Champagne. Oh
and this app is so awesome … do that whole touch geolocation ninja thing and not
only does Gentleman’s Club Finder spew out the nearest nudie bars, but it also gives
detailed driving directions, one-touch call functionality and reviews of each club …
flippin’ golden!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gentlemans-club-finder/id310508393?mt=8
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World Travel:
Languages-
-Lonely Planet Phrasebook
At $10, it’s spendy for a one-language application, but—very cool—it speaks the
translated phrase aloud. Perhaps not such a big deal in Mexico, but in
tongue-twister countries, such as Morocco, it’s a huge plus. $9.99 Spoken phrases in
16 languages. £5.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lonely-planet-travel-guides/id317165182?mt=8
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-Babelingo
Great linguistic value—300-entry phrase book with 11 languages for just $3.99.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/babelingo-translated-phrases/id284944488?mt=8
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-iTranslate
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itranslate/id288113403?mt=8
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-World Nomads Language Guides
These language guides are free and cover about all the languages you’ll encounter on
the road. While I wished they contained more conversational phrases, they were
pretty good for the basics and make a handy conversation piece when you use them at
bars.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-nomads-spanish-language/id296305801?mt=8
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Customs-
-World Customs
Which way to wrap that kimono? World Customs dispenses international dos and don’ts,
one for every day. (Kimono? Left over right.) $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-customs/id301791915?mt=8
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Money:
ATM-
-ATM Hunter
MasterCard has just unveiled and released their new iPhone app called ATM Hunter.
It enables users to quickly search an area for cash machines, by either entering an
address, or airport, no matter where in the world you are. Or if you have a 3G, you
can simply allow the app to locate you and show you the nearest locations by GPS.
You can use this iPhone app to search for ATM’s to make a deposit, or to find your
own bank to avoid any of those silly fees that some of these companies charge. If
you don’t care about the fees, cause you have a Rockefeller upbringing, then you can
just do a search of all nearby ATM locations, including those that are located in
local stores (not banks) and pick up some quick cash. The app will also provide you
with the distance between your chosen location and the nearest ATM, as well as
providing you driving directions with a map to the ATM location.
Other helpful features that come by using this MasterCard app are the ability to
search for ATM’s that are wheelchair accessible, and if it is a drive thru or walk
up.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atm-hunter/id309754128?mt=8
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Currency-
-Currency
Want to know the current exchange rate for where you’re going? Easy. With an app
like Currency, all you have to do is just look at your phone. Warning: Results can
sometimes be depressing.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/currency/id284220417?mt=8
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Tipping-
-Big Tipper (59p)
You’ve found your destination, organised the journey, travelled there and ordered a
delicious dinner in a foreign language. Now … how much do you tip? Local customs
vary, but you suddenly draw a blank on how much you owe the waiter. Fortunately
there are plenty of applications for quickly calculating tips, and my personal
favourite is Big Tipper (£1.19 for iPhone) – it’s easily customised, splits the bill
between diners quickly and remembers your tipping history. Yes, it’s lazy. But
you’re on holiday.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bigtipper-tip-calculator-history/id284447372?mt=8
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Expenses Report-
-Jetset Expenses
For some of us, we wouldn’t know an expense report if it hit us in the face. For
others, however, filling out expense reports can take up a considerable amount of
time. Fortunately, apps like Jetset Expenses allow us to handle those tasks on our
iPhones at our own convenience… Such as when you’re standing in line for a Las
Vegas club (with a business client of course).
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jetset-expenses/id285344634?mt=8
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Computer:
WiFi finder-
-Wi-Fi Finder
International data rates can be crushing, so finding Wi-Fi is key, especially if you
Skype. Wi-Fi Finder tracks over 200,000 hotspots in 135 countries. The only quibble:
It could do better at distinguishing free from paid spots. With an app like Wi-Fi
Finder, finding those crucial hubs becomes that much easier. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wi-fi-finder/id300708497?mt=8
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-Easy Wi-Fi
Using your iPhone’s Edge and 3G networks can cost a fortune when you’re out of the
country. In fact, if you’re abroad, it’s better to just turn them off completely by
opening your “Settings”, looking under “Network”, and turning off “Data Roaming”.
Fortunately, you can still rely on Wi-Fi for all of your internet needs. With Easy
Wi-Fi, connecting to AT&T hot spots is a cinch!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-wifi/id288328989?mt=8
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Storage-
-Air Sharing pro
Don’t waste time (and money) downloading docs abroad. Air Sharing lets you save HTML
Web pages, PDFs, text files, you name it, for off-line perusal anytime, anywhere.
$9.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-sharing-pro/id312686749?mt=8
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Office-
-WriteRoom
Amazingly, the iPhone comes with no way of syncing text files and its Notes app
stinks. This simple word processing tool transfers text easily between desktop and
handset so you can leave your laptop at home. $4.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/writeroom/id288751446?mt=8
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Comunication-
-Tweetie 2
Finally, a practical use for Twitter. With Tweetie you can send vacation pics and
witty comments from afar faster and more easily than with any other app. $2.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetie-2/id333903271?mt=8
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-Email ‘n Walk
Sometimes you need to both get things done and get where you’re going. For that, the
Email ‘n Walk application is a nice addition to your phone’s app portfolio. It uses
the iPhone’s internal camera to project a video behind the e-mail you’re working on.
So whether you’re on a sidewalk, escalator or airport walkway you can multitask
without tripping over yourself. Cost: $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/email-n-walk-as-seen-on-the-bbc/id313095174?mt=8
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-TextPlus
Texting your friends around the world can be costly. However, with textplus, you can
text anyone in the world for free. It comes in very handy when you need to arrange
meet ups around cities or want to stay in touch. This only works with American
numbers.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textplus/id314487667?mt=8
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-Postino
Quickly turn an iPhone vacation photo into an email or real life postcard with this
fun timesaving app. Address your postcard, then add a message, signature, and stamp
(which cost $1.99 through PayPal with volume discounts). Cost: Free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/postino/id317106679?mt=8
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Books:
-Amazon Kindle
The Kindle’s nice, but why carry two devices when you can download e-books directly
to your phone? Have an iPhone AND a Kindle? Once you’ve bought the book, you can
read it wherever you want. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-for-iphone/id302584613?mt=8
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-Stanza
With an eReader app like Stanza. Your books are stored on your iPhone, so they’re in
your pocket or purse whenever you feel like reading.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stanza/id284956128?mt=8
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Phone:
-Skype
Break the international calling shakedown—jumping on a Wi-Fi network lets you make
free (or cheap) calls. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype/id304878510?mt=8
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-Truphone
Want to stick it to the man? No? Me neither, but cheaper phone calls are still
cool. If you’re abroad, utilizing an app like Truphone can save you a substantial
amount of money by having your iPhone use its internet connection to make phone
calls. The audio might not be great, but hey, you get what you pay for.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/truphone/id319994618?mt=8
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Weather:
-The Weather Channel
Weather Bug and AccuWeather come close in the race for full-featured meteorological
apps, but the Weather Channel’s gets the nod for customization and the ability to
check out conditions in multiple locations at a glance. Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id295646461?mt=8
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-Snow and Ski Report by REI
Winter sports nuts can access up to the minute snow reports and weather conditions
for their 12 favorite resorts, view trail maps, and see which lifts and trails are
open or closed. Cost: Free.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ski-snow-report/id300412347?mt=8
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Cool things to have:
-SitOrSquat
Bathroom Finder- The important app when you need to go!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sitorsquat-bathroom-finder/id293191470?mt=8
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-Packing pro
Become a packing perfectionist with this easy tool. Create lists of necessary items
and check them off as you go. The packing application will make preparing for your
vacation a breeze. $2.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/packing-pro/id312266675?mt=8
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-Room
If you’re always forgetting your hotel room number—and modern keycards don’t remind
you, of course—log it in this free program. Free
-Trapster
Road Trip? Speeding across the USA? Wish you knew where all of those police were
hiding with their radar guns? Now you can. Trapster follows your position on
Google Maps and gives an audible alert whenever you’re close to a reported speed
trap, red light camera, etc.. Sure you could complain that this app facilitates
breaking the law, but since radar guns and red light cameras are more about
generating revenue than anything else, well… go figure that one out.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trapster-speed-trap-alerts/id290629277?mt=8
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-Shoot It!
This travel app allows you to send personalized post cards through the mail,
straight from your iPhone or Blackberry. The App is $0.99 and each post card sent
within the U.S. is $0.99, including postage. Outside the U.S., it doesn’t cost more
than $1.50 total. Post cards at a store can cost $0.99 and up, plus postage. On top
of that, you have to find a mailbox or post office. With ‘Shoot It’ you can take
your own picture with your iPhone or Blackberry, type a personal message, and it’s
automatically sent to your friends and family with one click. Another helpful
download: the Postcard Express App. Your friends can view those postcards on any
smart phone, Mac, or PC.
Cost: $0.99 for the app, $0.99 to send a postcard in the U.S.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shoot-it/id321248932?mt=8
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-SkyVoyager
More than 300,000 stars and an image database from NASA fill a comprehensive atlas
of the night sky that not only shows you everything you can (and can’t) see, but
also provides sky charts for 100 years in the past or future. By Courtesy Carina
Software ($15)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyvoyager/id319159213?mt=8
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-Groundspeak
Inc.Geocaching
This hobby of hunting objects with a GPS used to require large, dedicated devices.
No longer. Integrated terrain maps, compass connectivity, and an infinite treasure
list are all part of this app’s package. ($10)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/geocaching/id292242503?mt=8
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