Essentials in Singapore
One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.
Browse by category
Every category that locals in Singapore use day-to-day.
6 apps
Food Delivery
Order food from local restaurants.
FoodpandaLocal
GrabLocal
Deliveroo
- + 2 more
2 apps
Messaging & social
The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.
WhatsAppLocal
TelegramLocal
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
PropertyGuru
- + 4 more
5 apps
Public transport
Buses, metro and trains
MoovitLocal
SimplyGo (TransitLink Mobile)Local
CitymapperLocal
- + 2 more
6 apps
Maps & navigation
Maps that work offline too
Google MapsLocal
Maps.meLocal
Organic Maps
- + 3 more
12 apps
eSIM & internet
Get mobile data on arrival
AiraloLocal
HolaflyLocal
Singtel Prepaid (hi!App)
- + 9 more
7 apps
Events & tickets
Concerts and event tickets
EventbriteLocal
KlookLocal
TicketmasterLocal
- + 4 more
6 apps
Tours & attractions
Tours and things to do
GetYourGuideLocal
ViatorLocal
- + 3 more
6 apps
Shopping & groceries
Groceries and shopping apps
AmazonLocal
ShopeeLocal
FairPrice Online
- + 3 more
8 apps
Pharmacy & health
Pharmacies and clinics
Air DoctorLocal
HealthHub SG
MDLIVE
- + 5 more
6 apps
Local services
Cleaners, plumbers and pros
SingPassLocal
- + 3 more
6 apps
Moving & relocation
Moving and relocation help
MovingaLocal
Movers.com.sg
Lalamove
- + 3 more
9 apps
Coworking & work
Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi
WeWorkLocal
SelinaLocal
- + 6 more
12 apps
Money & payments
Banking and money apps
DBS PayLah!Local
- + 9 more
10 apps
Emergency info
Emergency contacts and tips
TripWhistle Global SOSLocal
SitataLocal
SafetyWingLocal
- + 7 more
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