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Best apps in United Kingdom
177 curated apps18 categoriesUpdated 5/4/2026
Essentials in United Kingdom
One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.
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Every category that locals in United Kingdom use day-to-day.
7 apps
Food Delivery
Order food from local restaurants.
DeliverooLocal
Just Eat (formerly Foodarena)Local
WoltLocal
GlovoLocal
- + 3 more
5 apps
Translation
Break the language barrier.
Google TranslateLocal
DeepLLocal
- DeepL Translate
Microsoft Translator
- + 1 more
1 app
Messaging & social
The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.
WhatsAppLocal
8 apps
Taxi & rides
Taxi and ride-hailing apps
BoltLocal
Free NowLocal
UberLocal
- + 5 more
11 apps
Hotels & stays
Find hotels and short stays
Booking.comLocal
Hotels.comLocal
HostelworldLocal
- + 8 more
9 apps
Apartments & short-term rentals
Find apartments and rentals
RightmoveLocal
AirbnbLocal
VrboLocal
- + 6 more
11 apps
Public transport
Buses, metro and trains
CitymapperLocal
MoovitLocal
TrainlineLocal
- + 8 more
9 apps
Maps & navigation
Maps that work offline too
Google MapsLocal
Maps.meLocal
- + 6 more
14 apps
eSIM & internet
Get mobile data on arrival
EELocal
AiraloLocal
HolaflyLocal
- + 11 more
8 apps
Events & tickets
Concerts and event tickets
EventbriteLocal
TicketmasterLocal
See Tickets
- + 5 more
17 apps
Tours & attractions
Tours and things to do
National TrustLocal
GetYourGuideLocal
ViatorLocal
- + 14 more
11 apps
Shopping & groceries
Groceries and shopping apps
Tesco GroceriesLocal
AmazonLocal
- + 8 more
10 apps
Pharmacy & health
Pharmacies and clinics
NHS AppLocal
Air DoctorLocal
Boots
- + 7 more
11 apps
Local services
Cleaners, plumbers and pros
- Nando'sLocal
NextdoorLocal
- Greggs
- + 8 more
11 apps
Moving & relocation
Moving and relocation help
AnyVanLocal
MovingaLocal
- + 8 more
11 apps
Coworking & work
Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi
WorkthereLocal
WeWorkLocal
SelinaLocal
- + 8 more
12 apps
Money & payments
Banking and money apps
BarclaysLocal
WiseLocal
RevolutLocal
- + 9 more
11 apps
Emergency info
Emergency contacts and tips
- Emergency services - 999Local
What3wordsLocal
- + 8 more
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