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Best apps in Ethiopia

119 curated apps17 categoriesUpdated 5/11/2026
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Essentials in Ethiopia

One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.

Browse by category

Every category that locals in Ethiopia use day-to-day.

7 apps

Food Delivery

Order food from local restaurants.

  • AfriTobiAfriTobi
  • Deliver AddisDeliver Addis
  • Ethiopian Food Delivery (various local services)
  • HelloFood (Global)
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Messaging & social

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

  • FacebookFacebook
  • Instagram
  • TelegramTelegram
  • TikTok
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Translation

Break the language barrier.

  • Amharic English Dictionary - Abyssinica
  • Awre Bete Amharic Translator
  • Google TranslateGoogle Translate
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Taxi & rides

Taxi and ride-hailing apps

  • AfriRide
  • Ethiopian TaxiEthiopian Taxi
  • Feres
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Hotels & stays

Find hotels and short stays

  • AirbnbAirbnb
  • Booking.comBooking.com
  • ExpediaExpedia
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Apartments & short-term rentals

Find apartments and rentals

  • AirbnbAirbnb
  • Booking.comBooking.com
  • EthioRealEstateEthioRealEstate
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Public transport

Buses, metro and trains

  • Addis Ababa Light Rail TransitAddis Ababa Light Rail Transit
  • Anbessa City Bus Service EnterpriseAnbessa City Bus Service Enterprise
  • Feres
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Maps & navigation

Maps that work offline too

  • 2GIS
  • AddisMap (addismap.com)AddisMap (addismap.com)
  • Apple Maps
  • + 4 more
7 apps

eSIM & internet

Get mobile data on arrival

  • AiraloAiralo
  • Ethio TelecomEthio Telecom
  • GigSkyGigSky
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Events & tickets

Concerts and event tickets

  • AmoleAmole
  • EventbriteEventbrite
  • Facebook EventsFacebook Events
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Tours & attractions

Tours and things to do

  • Booking.comBooking.com
  • Ethiopian Airlines AppEthiopian Airlines App
  • GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Shopping & groceries

Groceries and shopping apps

  • Arif GebeyaArif Gebeya
  • Deliver AddisDeliver Addis
  • EthioMarketEthioMarket
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Pharmacy & health

Pharmacies and clinics

  • AfriHealth
  • EthioPharmacyEthioPharmacy
  • HelloDoctor
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Local services

Cleaners, plumbers and pros

  • Ethiopian Airlines Mobile AppEthiopian Airlines Mobile App
  • HelloCashHelloCash
  • Jumia Food (formerly hellofood Ethiopia)Jumia Food (formerly hellofood Ethiopia)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Coworking & work

Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi

  • Afro FM 93.4 (Website/Radio App)Afro FM 93.4 (Website/Radio App)
  • EthioJobEthioJob
  • HelloFresh Ethiopia (Gebeya)HelloFresh Ethiopia (Gebeya)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Money & payments

Banking and money apps

  • Abyssinia Bank Mobile Banking
  • AmoleAmole
  • Awash Bank Mobile Banking
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Emergency info

Emergency contacts and tips

  • 112 (Emergency Hotline)
  • Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
  • Ethiopian Red Cross SocietyEthiopian Red Cross Society
  • + 4 more

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