When it comes to traveling, we all try to get as much information as possible: how to get to the destination point, where to stay, the best cafes around and etc.
Travel apps are not an exclusion.
After reading tons of information related to travel apps, I would like to present an ultimate list of the top 25 travel apps in 2024.
I have divided it into several groups:
- Navigation
- Entertainment
- Design
Best Navigation Apps:
1. Google Maps
Google maps app has real-time navigation, traffic, place descriptions, and even a list of local cafes and restaurants.
2. Apple Maps
Apple maps app is perfect for navigation, location sharing with your beloved ones, and planning your trip. Moreover, it has a list of all the local shops and markets around.
3. MAPS.ME
When it comes to travel apps with offline maps, MAPS.ME is the first one I can think of. It is very easy to use, and the best thing is you can use it anywhere you go. Just need to download the map before the trip and here you go: you will not be lost.
4. OsmAnd
This app is great for motorcyclists, backpackers, car drivers, runners, cyclists, and even sailors, skiers, OSM editors and etc. There are a few map styles: nautical, desert, off-road, and others. It is possible to download maps before heading to your destination point.
5. Waze
Waze is the Guru of city traffic. It knows everything about traffic jams, police, crashes, construction sites, and more. The app easily changes the route to save you time in case of any problems with traffic.
6. TomTom
You can use this app in 150 countries. I love it because of the voice navigation feature and the ability to see speed cameras.
7. Track My Trip
This app is great for people who love traveling. It is great not only because it is possible to plan your trip, but also because pictures can be attached to chosen places. Amazing!
8. Polar Steps
The polar steps app is famous for tracking and remembering your trips. As the Track My Trip app, it can also attach photos and videos to the world map.
9. Sygic Travel Maps Offline & Trip Planner
If you are looking for an app to help you create a perfect itinerary for your trip, then the Sygic Travel app is for you.
10. GPS Tools – Find, Measure, Navigate & Explore
This app is unique because of its features: altimeter & weather forecast, GPX navigation, trip recorder, GPS Alarm
Best Entertainment Apps
11. Vivino: Buy the Right Wine
Vivino is the most popular wine app, which helps discover and buy wines all around the world.
12. Dodo Pizza
If you like pizza, then it is possible to order it online in 13 countries, including China, Great Britain, and the USA.
13. McDonald’s
Favourite McDonald’s by millions of people offers a menu, store location, new products and restaurants, nutritional information, and Happy Meal toys of the month.
14. Best coffee app
If you like coffee, then this app is for you.
15. Beanhunter
Beanhunter helps people share and find great coffee experiences. It is the best app to support the coffee industry.
16. Café Wifi
Café Wifi is an adventurous app for discovering the best cafes, airport lounges, hotels, and more.
17. Happy Cow
This is the top vegan travel app in more than 180 countries. It helps you find the best vegan restaurant all around the world.
18. Zomato – Restaurant Finder and Food Delivery App
Zomato can be used in 24 countries, including India, UAE, Lebanon, and Turkey. It is one of the best grocery delivery apps in India.
Best Design Apps
19. Steller (iOS / Android)
Steller can help you create and share funny and inspiring stories. Moreover, creative themes, layouts, and fonts can make your story even more fascinating.
20. Snapseed
Snapseed is created by Google. Even though it is easy to use, photos become perfect using tools and filters.
21. Adobe Lightroom CC
Adobe Lightroom CC is a free camera app and a powerful photo editor.
22. TouchRetouch
TouchRetouch is a brilliant app because it can remove unwanted content from your photos.
23. VSCO
VSCO is perfect for photo and video editing. The design is beautiful, the app is simple but very powerful.
Just for you to know: according to the research, made by Turtler, professional travelers prefer the following apps:
- Google Maps
- Motion X- GPS
- Yelp
- Viewer Ranger
- Sygic Travel
- Physical Map
- Polar Steps
- Apple Maps
- Maps.Me
- Instagram stories
I hope this list of top travel apps will be helpful. Safe travels!