Apps Like a Local
Back to home

Home/French Polynesia

Flag of French Polynesia

Best apps in French Polynesia

123 curated apps18 categoriesUpdated 5/11/2026
Loading map…
French PolynesiaOpen in Google Maps ↗

Essentials in French Polynesia

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

Browse by category

Every category that locals in French Polynesia use day-to-day.

4 apps

Food Delivery

Order food from local restaurants.

  • E-TahitiE-Tahiti
  • Mana'o Delivery
  • Resto InResto In
  • Tahiti FoodsTahiti Foods
7 apps

Messaging & social

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

  • FacebookFacebook
  • Facebook MessengerFacebook Messenger
  • Instagram
  • SnapchatSnapchat
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Translation

Break the language barrier.

  • DeepL Translate
  • Google TranslateGoogle Translate
  • iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate Translator
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Taxi & rides

Taxi and ride-hailing apps

  • E-Tahiti Taxi
  • InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa ConciergeInterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa Concierge
  • Local Taxi Stands/Services
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Hotels & stays

Find hotels and short stays

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

Apartments & short-term rentals

Find apartments and rentals

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

Public transport

Buses, metro and trains

  • Ferry Services (e.g., Aremiti, Terevau)Ferry Services (e.g., Aremiti, Terevau)
  • Google MapsGoogle Maps
  • Local Taxi Services (e.g., Allo Taxi)Local Taxi Services (e.g., Allo Taxi)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Maps & navigation

Maps that work offline too

  • Apple Maps
  • Google MapsGoogle Maps
  • HERE WeGo
  • + 4 more
7 apps

eSIM & internet

Get mobile data on arrival

  • Airalo (eSIM provider)Airalo (eSIM provider)
  • DataVoyage (eSIM provider)DataVoyage (eSIM provider)
  • Holafly (eSIM provider)Holafly (eSIM provider)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Events & tickets

Concerts and event tickets

  • EventbriteEventbrite
  • Facebook EventsFacebook Events
  • Local Hotel/Resort Concierge Services
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Tours & attractions

Tours and things to do

  • Airbnb ExperiencesAirbnb Experiences
  • Bora Bora InsiderBora Bora Insider
  • ExpediaExpedia
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Shopping & groceries

Groceries and shopping apps

  • Auchan DriveAuchan Drive
  • CarrefourCarrefour
  • Hyper UHyper U
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Pharmacy & health

Pharmacies and clinics

  • Annuaire Optamois Santé (Santé.pf)Annuaire Optamois Santé (Santé.pf)
  • DoctolibDoctolib
  • Mon Dossier Médical Partagé (DMP) - FranceConnectMon Dossier Médical Partagé (DMP) - FranceConnect
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Local services

Cleaners, plumbers and pros

  • Air TahitiAir Tahiti
  • Bank of Tahiti Mobile
  • FenuatvFenuatv
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Moving & relocation

Moving and relocation help

  • Air TahitiAir Tahiti
  • Air Tahiti NuiAir Tahiti Nui
  • Banque de Polynésie Apps (e.g., e-Banque)Banque de Polynésie Apps (e.g., e-Banque)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Coworking & work

Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi

  • Impact Hub (Global, for social impact focus)Impact Hub (Global, for social impact focus)
  • Kafana Bora Bora (Specific Coworking Space)Kafana Bora Bora (Specific Coworking Space)
  • Local Coworking Space (e.g., Bureaux de Tahiti)Local Coworking Space (e.g., Bureaux de Tahiti)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Money & payments

Banking and money apps

  • Banque de Tahiti
  • BRED Tahiti et Iles
  • OSB La Banque Postale
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Emergency info

Emergency contacts and tips

  • Centre Hospitalier de Polynésie Française (CHPF)Centre Hospitalier de Polynésie Française (CHPF)
  • FenuAPP
  • Gendarmerie Nationale (French Polynesia)Gendarmerie Nationale (French Polynesia)
  • + 4 more

Some links may be affiliate or partner links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.