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Best apps in Papua New Guinea

119 curated apps18 categoriesUpdated 5/11/2026
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Essentials in Papua New Guinea

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

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Every category that locals in Papua New Guinea use day-to-day.

7 apps

Food Delivery

Order food from local restaurants.

  • BurgerFuel PNG
  • Eda FoodEda Food
  • Facebook Marketplace/GroupsFacebook Marketplace/Groups
  • KokoNutsKokoNuts
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Messaging & social

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

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

Translation

Break the language barrier.

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

Taxi & rides

Taxi and ride-hailing apps

  • Boroko Motors TaxiBoroko Motors Taxi
  • Budget Rent A CarBudget Rent A Car
  • Hertz Papua New GuineaHertz Papua New Guinea
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Hotels & stays

Find hotels and short stays

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

Apartments & short-term rentals

Find apartments and rentals

  • AgodaAgoda
  • AirbnbAirbnb
  • Booking.comBooking.com
  • + 3 more
7 apps

Public transport

Buses, metro and trains

  • Bus Routes (limited formal services)
  • Car Rentals
  • Local Airlines (e.g., Air Niugini, PNG Air)Local Airlines (e.g., Air Niugini, PNG Air)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Maps & navigation

Maps that work offline too

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

eSIM & internet

Get mobile data on arrival

  • AiraloAiralo
  • Bmobile PNG
  • Digicel PNG
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Events & tickets

Concerts and event tickets

  • EventbriteEventbrite
  • Facebook EventsFacebook Events
  • Graun Blong YuGraun Blong Yu
  • + 4 more
5 apps

Tours & attractions

Tours and things to do

  • GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
  • Lonely PlanetLonely Planet
  • PNG Tourism Promotion AuthorityPNG Tourism Promotion Authority
  • + 2 more
7 apps

Shopping & groceries

Groceries and shopping apps

  • Brian BellBrian Bell
  • CPL GroupCPL Group
  • Market Meri (social media driven)
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Pharmacy & health

Pharmacies and clinics

  • CitiMEDCitiMED
  • Department of Health PNGDepartment of Health PNG
  • Paradise Private HospitalParadise Private Hospital
  • + 4 more
3 apps

Local services

Cleaners, plumbers and pros

  • EMTV OnlineEMTV Online
  • MarketmeriMarketmeri
  • PNG AirPNG Air
7 apps

Moving & relocation

Moving and relocation help

  • Datec PNGDatec PNG
  • EMTV OnlineEMTV Online
  • Kumul OnlineKumul Online
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Coworking & work

Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi

  • Airbnb (for work/long stays)Airbnb (for work/long stays)
  • BSP (Bank South Pacific)BSP (Bank South Pacific)
  • Datec PNGDatec PNG
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Money & payments

Banking and money apps

  • BSP PNG Mobile Banking
  • Digicel Moni
  • Kina Bank
  • + 4 more
7 apps

Emergency info

Emergency contacts and tips

  • Fire Service PNG
  • PNG Health DepartmentPNG Health Department
  • PNG National Disaster Centre (NDC)PNG National Disaster Centre (NDC)
  • + 4 more

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