10 Must-Have Apps for a Seamless Experience in Milan
To make the most out of living in Milan, having the right apps on your phone can make life much easier.
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Whether navigating the city's public transport, finding the best restaurants, or staying updated on local events, here are 10 useful apps that greatly enhance one's Milan experience!
Google Translate
It's super handy if you don't know Italian yet, and even if you do, there are always situations when you don't know the word, like while doing the groceries and you can't remember the word for cheese. Just open Google Translate and let it do its thing.
ATM Milano Official App
The ATM Milano Official App makes navigating Milan's extensive public transportation system easy. It provides real-time information on buses, trams, and metro lines, including schedules, routes, and service updates.
If you want, you can also get a monthly subscription through the app, although you have to go to a totem at a station to validate your public transport card. It is much easier to just purchase the ticket at the station.
Esselunga Online
Esselunga is a shopping list app, probably the best app for doing your groceries, and compared to other similar apps, it's also the one with the best user experience. Apart from the app, the delivery person will bring your groceries directly to your door! Very handy if you live in an apartment (if you're in Milan, you probably do!).
Free2move (a.k.a SHARE NOW)
If you need a car, then SHARE NOW is the car-sharing app you need. You can order a car through the app using your smartphone as a key. SHARE NOW is handy for one-way journeys. There’s no need to return your vehicle to its original spot - simply park it when you’re done. SHARE NOW is ideal if you need a private and hassle-free way to travel by vehicle.
READ ALSO: The Pros and Cons of having a car in Milan
FREENOW
For times when you need a taxi, FREENOW is the go-to app. It allows you to book and track taxis in real time, pay securely through the app, and even rate your driver. It's perfect for quick and convenient rides across the city.
Glovo
Glovo is a delivery app that brings everything from groceries and restaurant meals to pharmacy items and flowers straight to your doorstep. With a wide range of partner stores and fast delivery times, Glovo is a lifesaver for busy Milan residents.
The Fork
Find highly rated restaurants, make reservations, and add them to your calendar. It is so handy!
Meetup
Get to know people and do fun activities through Meetup. You will find expats and travelers as well as some locals and hopefully make some new friends! One of the coolest things you could do is find a group of people and have a nice aperitivo in the city center! :)
Babbel
If you're going to Milan, it's better to know some Italian. Download Babbel on your phone before your trip so you can start practicing a little bit. Even if you're not fluent, learning how to say at least "hello", "please" and "thank you" can help. It shows that you care enough to try. Don't just show up to places speaking English! :P
Doctolib
Doctolib helps you access many healthcare-related services, such as renewing your prescriptions, discovering specialists in your neighborhood, getting in touch with your doctor (sending lab results, for example), and scheduling appointments.
Conclusion
These are 10 apps we think will make your life much easier in Milan. Of course, it's not possible to add every single app that is cool to have on the list. Maybe there'll be a part 2 of this list one day, but for now, these are the recommended ones.
Have fun!
