Top Must-Have Apps When You Are Living In Singapore

FOOD - FOODPANDA *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

When it comes to food delivery options, Foodpanda is one of the most trustworthy apps to deliver your cravings. Their app is user-friendly, and offers SG$1.99 delivery fees and up to 50% off if you self-pick up your orders. There’s also pandamart to check out, where you can shop for fresh groceries to be delivered to your door step.

Foodpanda,  ​​www.foodpanda.sg/contents/apps

FOOD - DELIVEROO *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Deliveroo is another food delivery app that will come in handy if you need a quick fix for meals during work from home days or hosting a friend group. Their app has 50% off deals, and organizes cuisines for you browse whatever you’re craving easily. They also give suggestions on picks around your neighborhood for nearby options!

Deliveroo, deliveroo.com.sg

FOOD - GRAB *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Grab is a trusty app all around Southeast Asia, offering transport and food solutions. Perhaps their useful feature is that they have Saver delivery options, so you pay less if you’re not in a rush – perfect for parents scheduling meals ahead in advance for the little ones. If you tend to use Grab often, opt for a GrabUnlimited subscription which gives free delivery and discounts.

Grab, food.grab.com/sg/en

FOOD - CHOPE *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Chope is perfect for any occasion when you want to dine in a restaurant but want to avoid the long peak hour queues. The app lets you search for specific cuisines and locations, select a date and time, and reserve your table without worry. These will come in especially useful for date nights and family outings!

Chope, www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/pages/appdownload

TRANSPORT - SG NEXTBUS *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

There’s nothing worse than being the Singapore heat, not knowing how long more it’ll be before your bus arrives. To ease that frustration, SG NextBus is a must-download so you can track your bus timings on the go. Parents and kiddos will definitely rely on this to ensure they won’t have to break a sweat rushing to avoid being late for school or work.

SG NextBus, apps.apple.com/us/app/sg-nextbus/id361404839, play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.nextbus.sgnextbus&hl=en&gl=US

TRANSPORT - CDG ZIG *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Local taxi company Comfort Delgro has rebranded their app to CGD ZIG, where you can book car rides for your outdoor adventures. Choose from a variety of vehicle options – you can even charter a bus or reserve a seat on an airport coach if need be. Instead of going by a set fare, you can also pay for street hail so your bill will be based on a meter.

CDG ZIG, www.cdgtaxi.com.sg/ride-with-us

TRANSPORT - GOJEK *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

As an alternative to Grab, Gojek is another transport app to explore. They have a multitude of options, such as GoCar XL for bigger parties, GoCar kids for child-friendly vehicles and GoCar Premium for more luxury rides. Look out for their weekly promo codes also, some even offering up to SG$8 off.

Gojek, www.gojek.com

TRANSPORT - ANYWHEEL *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Exploring Singapore can be extra fun on wheels, and instead of buying a bicycle, why not pay as you use with Anywheel. No deposits needed – just spot the Anywheel bikes around Singapore, scan to unlock, and you’re on your way to peddle to whereever you wish. There are bicycles of different heights, so kids can join in the action too.

Anywheel, www.anywheel.sg 

HOUSING - PROPERTYGURU *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Newcomers to Singapore may start searching for a new home as the first thing to do, and there’s no better app for that that PropertyGuru. Whether it’s to purchase a home or rent a room, there, you can seamlessly scroll the options according to size and neighborhood. Agents will also be available via the app to guide you through the whole housing process.

PropertyGuru, www.propertyguru.com.sg

HOME SERVICES - HELPLING *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Sometimes you just are too tired to do the cleaning – we understand. Which is why there’s Helpling to to the rescue. The app lets you schedule home cleaning services, which can include general cleaning, aircon servicing and laundry cleaning as well. You can also book help immediately for emergency situations, and make sure to apply the SG$10 off first time user coupon!

Helpling, www.helpling.com.sg/app

HOME SERVICES - URBAN COMPANY *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

How does getting pampered with a nail spa with the little ones while your house is getting cleaned sound? Nope, it’s not too good to be true. Using the Urban Company app, you can get experts down to your home within 2 hours for whatever services you need. Prices start from SG$27 with a minimum of 3 hour bookings.

Urban Company, ​www.urbancompany.com/singapore

ONLINE SHOPPING - SHOPEE *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Whether it’s kids coloring sets or a hair dryer, you can find it all on Shopee. Spend endless hours scrolling on the app browsing the latest deals, with extra savings on special days each month such as 3.3, 4.4, etc. There are also in-app games that you can play during your free time to collect coins, which can be converted to vouchers and discount codes.

Shopee, shopee.sg

ONLINE SHOPPING - LAZADA *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Lazada is another familiar app to most online shoppers. The platform has tons of options for your needs, with epic birthday sale bonus perks like free shipping and discount codes. They also have LazMall – verified online stores of brands so you know that your items are legit. Look out for their livestreams as well, where influencers will share recommended products to get.

Lazada, www.lazada.sg

ONLINE SHOPPING - REDMART *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

Sometimes you need household products at home, but can’t afford to make a trip to the store with your busy schedule. Not to worry. Redmart is a one-stop app where you can order anything you need – from fresh vegetables and party supplies to pet food and diapers. There’s free delivery on every SG$60 spent, so make sure to stock up and save more.

Redmart, redmart.lazada.sg

ONLINE SHOPPING - CAROUSELL *Best Apps When Living In Singapore

If you’re a foreigner in Singapore, you most likely won’t need things permanently. To give your pre-loved items a new lease of life, list them on buy and sell platform Carousell. The app is great for buying and selling just about anything and everything, and you can even negotiate for the best price.

Carousell, www.carousell.sg

Want more? Check out more must-have apps in Singapore here:

HEALTH

• HealthHub - digital health services
• Watson's - toiletries and pharmaceutical needs
• Raffles Connect - make medical appointments and access your health records
• MyDoc - Singapore’s first public digital health consultation service
• DoctorAnywhere - online doctor
• OneNUHS - hospital appointments
• HealthBuddy - medical appointments
• DigiHealth - clinic appointments

COURIER SERVICES

• GoGo Van
• LaLa Move
• Ninja Van
• QDelivery
• Easy Parcel
• Pickupp

SHOPPING

• Amazon - global shipping
• Qoo10 - online shopping portals
• Zalora - shop multiple brands
• Reebonz - pre-owned luxury goods
• Nespresso - order all your coffee needs
• Uniqlo - shop app exclusives
• Singsale - lots of time-sale discounts
• Sephora - all your makeup and skincare needs
• ShopBack - discount coupons and promo codes
• Paneco - alcohol delivery
• Value Club - shop electronics

WEATHER

•  ​CheckWeather.sg - weather alerts
• AccuWeather - detailed forecast with radar

NEWS

• The Straits Times - local newspaper
• CNA (iOS/Android) - global news
• TODAY - daily news

BANKING & FINANCE

• ​​PayNow, DBS PayLah! - instant money transfer
• GooglePay, GrabPay - instant payment using your specific accounts
• PayPal - secure online payment solution
• Fave Pay - deals, payment, cashback, and rewards
• XE Currency - trusty currency converter