The apps you need for your next trip to New York
With the roaming increasingly accessible abroad and the great **free Wi-Fi network in New York**, it is now possible to get the most out of our mobile phone. We reveal the apps you can't travel to the Big Apple without.
KICKMAP NYC
The subway is the means of transport most suffered by New Yorkers but also the most used and having a map of the network in your pocket is essential. Even though there is a official MTA app, the metropolitan transport authority, KickMap NYC adds much more than a clear and beautiful design.
The app includes information about changes in the lines (and, we warned, there are many) and it has the night version of the map, to be able to enjoy the 24-hour service without surprises. KickMap NYC is only available for iPhone. The best alternative for Android users is New York Subway - Official MTA map of NYC .
You will never get lost in the New York subway with this application
MTA BUS TIME
The traffic on the streets of New York turns taking the bus into an authentic Russian roulette, so don't even think about waiting at the stop without first taking a look at this application. All city buses are equipped with GPS and MTA Bus Time tells you exactly where they are. You just have to enter your position or the line you need and it will magically appear on the map.
There is the same option for the schedules of some subway lines conveniently in another app called MTA Subway Time, ideal for those who do not want to spend a second longer than necessary on the platform.
LYFT either Uber
Let's face it. Raising your arm to stop one of the classic yellow taxis in the Big Apple has an endearing point (and film) but the control of the trip provided by services such as Lyft and Uber is difficult to overcome.
As easy as entering our location and destination and expecting that, in a few minutes, our driver shows up. Despite having also had their scuffle with the taxi association, alternative transportation companies have established themselves strongly in New York and offer slightly more affordable rates and a very varied fleet of vehicles.
YELP
Despite the affection many travelers have for TripAdvisor, New Yorkers don't even know it exists.
The only valid app to locate and rate the best bars and restaurants is called Yelp . Its search tools do not forget anything: by hours, price, environment and, of course, rating. The photos, sorted by categories, allow us to get a good idea of what we will find. One of its most recent updates is that it even allows you to reserve a table or request takeout.
OPENABLE
No matter how hard Yelp puts it, it has a hard time with the real star of online table reservations . OpenTable saves you the trouble of understanding who is on the other end of the phone and allows you to check the availability of the place at a glance.
Another plus point is that includes restaurant menus so you can start drooling ahead of time. It does not work for all restaurants, but among the more than 30,000 in its catalog there is sure to be one that you will want to book.
Your applications, the best allies on your journey
QUICK TIP
Whichever restaurant you go to, at the end of the meal there is always a little math class waiting for you. **Tipping**, whether we like it or not, is a must in New York, as waiters who see you get up without leaving it will kindly remind you. Despite being a fixed expense of the receipt, the amount is paid by the client.
And here comes Quick Tip to simplify that process (especially for those of us who are letters). This app allows you to enter the amount of the bill and set the percentage of the tip. The most common is to leave around 18% but you can leave more or less depending on how well they have served you.
GRADE PENDING FOR IPHONE either NYC HEALTH RATINGS FOR ANDROID
The most apprehensive will want to skip this app because they will hardly be able to set foot in any of the restaurants in New York if they consult it. But its usefulness is undeniable for those who want to eat well and with health guarantees.
Every restaurant in New York has to show off, emblazoned on their door, the note of your last health inspection. There are four options: the A in blue; the B, green; the C, orange; and finally the words Grade Pending, in gray.
The order of the alphabet follows the score from most to least clean and leaves the last option for restaurants that are making improvements so as not to fall into the last two boxes. The mobile app not only shows you their ranking but also details all offenses you have committed from breaking the cold chain of a food to being aware of mouse droppings in the kitchen. Not recommended for sensitive stomachs.
The best for traveling around the city on your mobile
SEAMLESS
Despite the wide variety of restaurants in New York, many nights (especially those in the long winter) nothing wants to go out.
There are several apps to order food at home, but the most used is Seamless, which guarantees what it promises in its name in English, a smooth service. The app shows you only the restaurants that deliver in the location where you are and you can select the most convenient payment method, even in cash.
It is an ideal plan even for visitors who, after a day jogging the streets of Manhattan, want to spend a quiet evening in their hotel bed, in front of the television.
TODAYTIX
Scenario lovers can't miss this app with Broadway's best discounts. It allows you to make purchases up to a month in advance but you can also receive notifications with last-minute sales.
As if this were not enough, there you will also find all the information to participate in the ticket draws that are held hours before the performance of most shows. There is only one small drawback. There is no trace of the most popular titles so goodbye to Lion King, Frozen, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen or Wicked. Although, in reality, these are never on sale.
broadway awaits you
HOTEL TONIGHT
This app is especially recommended for travelers who love improvisation, those who choose not to spend weeks preparing every detail of their visit.
The objective of Hotel Tonight is to find you shelter for that same night . Many hotels with free rooms post substantial offers on the app's list, which also allows reservations a little more in advance. So that hotel that may be a bit far from your budget can be a reality. Even if it's just for one night.
CITYMAPPER
Google Maps is a safe bet for all kinds of trips, whether on foot, by car or public transport. It is even now possible to download a city map and consult it offline. But Citymapper wins in information management and usefulness.
For example, the app tells you all the entrances to the same metro stop and even recommends which car to get on to be closer to the exit. It also includes information on the city's ferries and the bike lanes available throughout the island. Moving up and down New York is now possible without getting lost.