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Best apps in Maldives

122 curated apps18 categoriesUpdated 5/11/2026
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Essentials in Maldives

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

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

7 apps

Food Delivery

Order food from local restaurants.

  • BaiskoafuBaiskoafu
  • FoodpandaFoodpanda
  • Local grocery stores with delivery
  • Maldives e-commerce platforms (various)
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Messaging & social

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

  • FacebookFacebook
  • Instagram
  • SnapchatSnapchat
  • TelegramTelegram
  • + 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

  • Avas Ride
  • Dhoni (local boat taxis)
  • Local Taxi Services (via phone)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Hotels & stays

Find hotels and short stays

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

Apartments & short-term rentals

Find apartments and rentals

  • AgodaAgoda
  • AirbnbAirbnb
  • Booking.comBooking.com
  • + 2 more
7 apps

Public transport

Buses, metro and trains

  • Atoll TransferAtoll Transfer
  • Dhiraagu
  • Local Ferry Services (MTCC)Local Ferry Services (MTCC)
  • + 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

  • AiraloAiralo
  • Dhiraagu
  • GigSkyGigSky
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Events & tickets

Concerts and event tickets

  • BillettoBilletto
  • EventbriteEventbrite
  • Picatic (now Eventbrite)Picatic (now Eventbrite)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Tours & attractions

Tours and things to do

  • Booking.com ExperiencesBooking.com Experiences
  • GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
  • KlookKlook
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Shopping & groceries

Groceries and shopping apps

  • asto.mvasto.mv
  • eHadhiyaeHadhiya
  • FasmeeruFasmeeru
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Pharmacy & health

Pharmacies and clinics

  • ADK HospitalADK Hospital
  • Body AMBody AM
  • Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Local services

Cleaners, plumbers and pros

  • BML MobilePay
  • Dhiraagu
  • Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL)Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Moving & relocation

Moving and relocation help

  • BML MobilePay
  • Dhiraagu
  • Housing Development Corporation (HDC)Housing Development Corporation (HDC)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Coworking & work

Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi

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

Money & payments

Banking and money apps

  • Bank of Maldives (BML)
  • Dhiraagu
  • FasThari (BML Payment Gateway)FasThari (BML Payment Gateway)
  • + 4 more
5 apps

Emergency info

Emergency contacts and tips

  • AasandhaAasandha
  • Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)
  • Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)
  • + 2 more

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