Essentials in Philippines
One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.
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Every category that locals in Philippines use day-to-day.
6 apps
Food Delivery
Order food from local restaurants.
FoodpandaLocal
GrabLocal
Pick.A.Roo
- + 2 more
2 apps
Messaging & social
The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.
WhatsAppLocal
Facebook MessengerLocal
4 apps
Translation
Break the language barrier.
Google TranslateLocal
DeepLLocal
Microsoft Translator
- + 1 more
1 app
Taxi & rides
Taxi and ride-hailing apps
6 apps
Hotels & stays
Find hotels and short stays
Booking.comLocal
Hotels.comLocal
HostelworldLocal
- + 3 more
7 apps
Apartments & short-term rentals
Find apartments and rentals
AirbnbLocal
VrboLocal
Facebook Marketplace
- + 4 more
8 apps
Public transport
Buses, metro and trains
MoovitLocal
CitymapperLocal
- + 5 more
6 apps
Maps & navigation
Maps that work offline too
Google MapsLocal
Maps.meLocal
Organic Maps
- + 3 more
11 apps
eSIM & internet
Get mobile data on arrival
AiraloLocal
GCashLocal
Maya (formerly PayMaya)Local
- + 8 more
7 apps
Events & tickets
Concerts and event tickets
EventbriteLocal
TicketmasterLocal
SM Tickets
- + 4 more
6 apps
Tours & attractions
Tours and things to do
GetYourGuideLocal
ViatorLocal
KlookLocal
- + 3 more
6 apps
Shopping & groceries
Groceries and shopping apps
AmazonLocal
LazadaLocal
ShopeeLocal
- + 3 more
8 apps
Pharmacy & health
Pharmacies and clinics
Air DoctorLocal
Watsons Philippines
MDLIVE
- + 5 more
6 apps
Local services
Cleaners, plumbers and pros
- + 3 more
6 apps
Moving & relocation
Moving and relocation help
LalamoveLocal
MovingaLocal
- + 3 more
6 apps
Coworking & work
Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi
WeWorkLocal
SelinaLocal
KMC Solutions
- + 3 more
12 apps
Money & payments
Banking and money apps
WiseLocal
- + 9 more
11 apps
Emergency info
Emergency contacts and tips
TripWhistle Global SOSLocal
SitataLocal
SafetyWingLocal
- + 8 more
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