1. Google Maps â€" Navigating
- Â Size: 6.7 MB
- Price: Free
You may be traveling to NYC where you’re not going to drive, or you might be visiting the Middle East where you want to rent a car. You may simply prefer walking if you’re in a busy city centre. Whatever the case is, a map app will always be useful. Unfortunately though, Apple chose to try out their version of a maps app in the IOS 6. To no surprise, it was awful. Just last week, Google launched their official Google Maps Appâ€"you can download it for free. Just like the old one, you need an internet connection for all the features. It will give you walking directions, bike details, and public transit information.
2. HotelClub â€" Accommodation
- Â Size: 12.4 MB
- Price: Free
HotelClub [2] have just launched their hotel booking app which combines the best features from all the hotel apps out there already. It really makes a frequent traveler’s life much easier. It’s simple, yet attractive, and the user interface makes it really easy to use. HotelClub claim that you can book a “hotel in 3 taps†from the selection menu. They also have a built-in map which gives you nearby hotels that have vacancies. If you click on a market, it brings up a page with reviews and pictures.
The filter and sort feature in the app is also excellent. You can adjust your results to your likingâ€"whether you’re traveling with a pet or children; want a pool, spa or gym; require airport shuttle or wi-fi; or anything else you can think of. You can then sort the results by specific areas, hotel chains, star-ratings, value, distance, price, and review score.
3. iHeartRadio â€" Radio
- Size: 10.0 MB
- Price: Free
- Website: www.iheart.com
iHeartRadio, developed by Clear Channel Communications, takes the spot for the best iPhone radio app. The program quality, live and custom radio stations, and selection process gives it the winning edge above other radio apps in the market today. It contains over 800 digital-only and live stations from all over the world. Other apps may have a lot more, but iHeartRadio only plays the best of the best from each country. You can also make your own stations derived from your favourite songs and artists.
4. Urbanspoon â€" Dining
- Size: 8.3 MB
- Price: Free
- Website: www.urbanspoon.com/mobile-downloads
When traveling it’s hard to know where are the best place to get good food. Urbanspoon is the perfect app for those who love to try new foods. The app works by shaking your smartphone like a Magic 8 Ball and the app will bring up the best restaurants close to your location. It also gives you reviews from Zagat and Eater.
5. FlightTrack â€" Airports/Flights
- Size: 8.3 MB (Free) | 13.3 MB (Pro)
- Price: Free | $9.99 (Pro)
- Website: www.mobiata.com/apps/flighttrack-iphone
There is really no competition when it comes to this category. FlightTrack is easily the best airport and flight app in the market today. It’s essential for any frequent traveler, especially those who go on regular business trips and take connecting flights. The app provides information on gate changes, weather difficulties, flight delays and more. FlightTrack also provides updated departure information and checks a detailed satellite map which brings you real-time news. Once you land, you’ll get your gate details and baggage claim numbers to set you on your way.
Before you leave on your next holiday or work trip get these apps on your phone. It’ll help take the stress out of your next traveling adventure.
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- ^ iPhone apps (www.dreamwalk.com.au)
- ^ HotelClub (www.hotelclub.com)
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