Best apps in South Africa

4 apps

Translation

Break the language barrier.

• Google TranslateLocal
• DeepLLocal
• Microsoft Translator
• iTranslate

2 apps

Taxi & rides

Taxi and ride-hailing apps

• BoltLocal
• UberLocal

1 app

Messaging & social

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

• WhatsAppLocal

5 apps

Hotels & stays

Find hotels and short stays

• Booking.comLocal
• Hotels.comLocal
• HostelworldLocal
• + 2 more

2 apps

Apartments & short-term rentals

Find apartments and rentals

• AirbnbLocal
• VrboLocal

3 apps

Public transport

Buses, metro and trains

• MoovitLocal
• CitymapperLocal
• Rome2Rio

6 apps

Maps & navigation

Maps that work offline too

• Google MapsLocal
• Maps.meLocal
• Organic Maps
• + 3 more

6 apps

eSIM & internet

Get mobile data on arrival

• AiraloLocal
• HolaflyLocal
• Saily
• + 3 more

3 apps

Events & tickets

Concerts and event tickets

• EventbriteLocal
• TicketmasterLocal
• Songkick

6 apps

Tours & attractions

Tours and things to do

• GetYourGuideLocal
• ViatorLocal
• KlookLocal
• + 3 more

1 app

Shopping & groceries

Groceries and shopping apps

• AmazonLocal

3 apps

Pharmacy & health

Pharmacies and clinics

• Air DoctorLocal
• MDLIVE
• Drugs.com Medication Guide

1 app

Moving & relocation

Moving and relocation help

• MovingaLocal

4 apps

Coworking & work

Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi

• WeWorkLocal
• SelinaLocal
• Outsite
• + 1 more

6 apps

Money & payments

Banking and money apps

• WiseLocal
• RevolutLocal
• PayPalLocal
• + 3 more

5 apps

Emergency info

Emergency contacts and tips

• TripWhistle Global SOSLocal
• SitataLocal
• SafetyWingLocal
• + 2 more

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