9 Apps Every Tech-Savvy Traveller Should Have

In today’s tech-savvy age, there is an app to cover everything a traveller could possibly ask for. If you are one, here are the best traveller apps for 2017 that every globetrotter should have on their mobile device.

App in the Air

One of the biggest challenges during travel is finding your way around a new airport. App in the Air sets you up on that front with real-time updates on flight status, change in boarding gates, along with airport navigation maps and useful localized tips. The app even works in offline mode, so you don’t have to worry about incurring sky-high roaming charges during overseas travels.

XE Currency

Say goodbye to constant mental calculations and say hello to the XE Currency app that gives accurate conversion rates for every currency in the world. The app is refreshed on a per-minute basis, and the data is stored offline, allowing you to use it even without an internet connection.

iTranslate

Being in a country where people speak a different language can make you feel a bit on the edge. Enter iTranslate — an app that can translate your words into 90 different languages! Simply tap a button, speak into your phone and the app translates the sentences into a language of your choice. The person you are trying to speak to can also talk into your phone and the app translates it back in your language. Voila, language barriers dissolved!

Citymapper

You no longer have to worry about spending half of your travel budget on cab payments. Get the Citymapper app, which is a map-based app that lets you plan a route using any available mode of transport, including trains and buses. Citymapper has an intuitive interface and offers regular updates on any changes in the schedule of your chosen mode of transport. It also has exclusive maps for different transport that can be accessed offline too.

Google Trips

Want to have all your important travel-related information in one place? The Google Trips App is just the right pick for you. It not only allows users to collate all the information about their trip, but also offers plenty of useful suggestions on the basis of that information. And since it is Google, there’s definitely an element of reliability. Google has also announced its plans to allow users to share itineraries through the app soon.

PackPoint

If you are one of those travellers who want to bring everything along on a trip ‘just in case’, PackPoint app is going to be a life-saver for you. Just log in the details of your destination and itinerary, and the app will give you a list things you need to pack. You can modify the list as per your preferences, and then tick off the items as you pack them in.

Splittr

One of the trickiest aspects of travelling with friends or a large group is keeping a track of finances. The Splittr app takes care of this by splitting the travel costs evenly between members of the group. Just upload the expenses on the app, and Splitter does all the calculations for you. It even sends PDFs to all parties concerned.

Time Out

Time Out is essentially a travel guide in the form of an app. From restaurants to night clubs, art galleries and everything in between, the app has an exhaustive list of avenues you can explore during your outing, giving you dozens of suggestions for the perennial ‘what do I do next?’ question. Time Out started out as a magazine in the 1960s to help people explore the hidden gems of London. The app now caters to over 30 major cities across the world. 

SoloTraveller

Taking your first solo trip? The SoloTraveller app could prove handy in helping you plan meals, sightseeing, excursions, and even taxi shares with other travellers. It is a great platform to connect with like-minded people and make the most of your solo holiday.

Geosure

Safety is a major concern for travellers today, especially women. The location-sensitive Geosure app can act as your personal security agent by offering safety scores for different destinations. This score is based on factors such as environmental threats, health risks and political uprisings in the region. It also offers crowd-sourced information about the crime incidence in the area on the basis of assaults, thefts and other such cases reported in the recent past.

Before you decide what you pack in those travel bags, spare a moment to choose which of these apps you’d want to load on your smartphone.