Are you moving to the Czech Republic? Or perhaps you already live there? Here are some useful apps that are extremely handy and help you save time. Learn how to have groceries delivered to your doorstep, instantly send money to your loved ones or yourself, rent a flat, check the weather forecast, or buy a train ticket.
Our selection of useful apps is an efficient way to save time while bustling about in the Czech Republic.
Grocery delivery
Is there anything better than online shopping? Apps such as Tesco, Everli, or Kosik (Košík) may be your lifesavers. They are ideal solutions for those too busy to pop in a store or struggling with social anxiety. They also come in handy if you’ve simply decided to stay in and indulge yourself with a relaxed day off.
It takes only a couple of minutes to order whatever you might need without the hustle of shopping in-store. A useful tip for those who aim to get the best price: Kupi.cz is an incredibly rewarding app that helps you monitor discounts and offers on the market.
Transportation
If you need to keep tabs on the underground, bus, trolleybus, or tram schedule, apps such as IDOS or DPP INFO offer that information all in one place. Those living in Prague may also consider getting PiD Litacka (PID Lítačka) or SMS jízdenka. These can be used to buy tickets, which is super convenient, especially if no underground stations are nearby.
Naturally, Google Maps are indispensable for looking up directions and public transport schedules.
Můj vlak, the Czech Railways app, and RegioJet make a difference if you need to travel abroad. For intercity trips, check out Flixbus, a budget-friendly and convenient complement to RegioJet.
Scooter and bike sharing
If you’re a scooter fan, look no further than Rekola, Nextbike, Lime or good old Bolt to locate and rent a scooter in your area. The great thing about the service is that you can leave your scooter anywhere. In addition, a scooter can get you to places unreachable by public transport.
If you’re driving, use Maps.me (MapsWithMe), an app to navigate you around the Czech Republic.
Money transfers
The best solution would be to use a specialised money transfer system that does not require opening a bank account, such as Profee, which allows you to send money from Europe to over 55 countries around the world. There is no fee for first transfers from Czech Republic. Sending money with Profee takes just a couple of minutes, and even newbies would find its interface user-friendly. One only needs to confirm their phone number to sign up and immediately transfer up to EUR 1,000. If you need to send larger amounts, there is a simple identity and address verification procedure to increase the limit to EUR 30,000 a year.
Another great thing about Profee is its fixed commission fee of €1 for most destinations (and for some, there is no fee at all). Unlike international SWIFT transfers, with Profee, you always know the exact amount your recipient gets.
Food delivery
There is a multitude of apps for gourmands who like their food delivered to their doorstep. Apps like Dame jidlo (Dáme jídlo), Bolt Food and Wolt have partnered with many affordable restaurants that offer a wide selection of meals, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. In other words, there is no need to grow bored with the same places when you’ve got such a variety of choices at the palm of your hand. Moreover, there are daily special offers, so look out if you can have your favourite meal at a fraction of its usual price today.
Want a recommendation? Get the Tripadvisor app to learn what real people have to say about this or that place.
Fashion & Cosmetics
If you are in the Czech Republic and like buying your clothes online, you might want to look at Zalando, Vinted, ABOUT YOU, and Answear, as well as apps by H&M, Mango and such. The apps allow you to browse the collections from the comfort of your home. Simply relax and wait for the delivery. If you’re into cosmetic products and fragrances, try Notino for a variety of brands available from a single online platform. Those living in Prague and Brno and too impatient to wait for the delivery can pick up their order from the store.
Property rent
The population of the Czech Republic have spoken and named the best app to find accommodation in the country: Sreality.cz. Keep it in mind when looking for a flat to rent.
Weather
Aladin is your go-to app for quality weather reports, especially for short-term forecasts for the next two days. It has a meteor radar which shows the map with real-time rain reports and forecasts in your area. That’s a handy feature for all seasons, especially spring and autumn.
Hopefully, this brief review will help you fill up your smartphone with useful and practical apps and promote it from an Instagram-scrolling device to an actual assistant that improves the quality of your life.
