The best apps for expats in Italy

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Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP24 January 2018 08:43:39

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Hello,

We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Italy. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well.

Which apps did you use while preparing your move to Italy?

What apps do you use the most for your everyday life in Italy: whether it's for transport, managing finances, general information, learning the language of your host country, leisure activities, etc.?

How does this technology help you in your everyday life as an expat?

Which apps would you recommend to expatriates in Italy and why?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

sruggieri Member

Member since 07 November 2017

sruggieriMember24 January 2018 09:16:39

Google translate it's a most for people who are not to confident with the italian language

Mishabbeer Member

Member since 10 January 2018

MishabbeerMember29 January 2018 08:47:53

Hello every1..in my case i didn't use any app before travelling to italy..but for my daily life..as i live in bari...i use bari smart app for travelling.. ( bus hours..tickets etc)..bari social app to be up to date for whatever happening in bari... dove conviene app for all the promos in ur locations.. and poste italiane app for money transactions etc.... hope its helpful

Andy W Member

Member since 09 September 2010

Andy WMember06 March 2018 09:12:16

Some apps I've found useful are

Quizpatente: Preparatory quizzes for obtaining your Italian drivers' license
Italian verbs:聽 Helpful conjugation app if you know the verb but are unsure of the correct tense to use
Units Plus:聽 Helpful measurement conversion app
Meetup: App to help meet fellow expat communities or other groups with your same interests
Serie A TIM:聽 Official app for fans of the Italian soccer/football league

refusenick Active member

Member since 18 November 2017

refusenickActive member06 March 2018 09:40:10

A few of my favourites.

Vert: I use this app for unit conversions (including currencies)

Moovit: For public transportation times, schedules and stations

Hotel Tonight: Excellent last minute hotel booking app. Payment is via app and only a select, thoroughly vetted, few establishments (of all comfort and prize ranges) are featured. All you have to do is show up at reception.

Guyzgtr Member

Member since 04 April 2018

GuyzgtrMember12 April 2018 16:58:20

After living in italia for a month I just discovered to stay for a longer time than 90days just go to the local PO, Postalaire get an app. For permesso di soggiuorno then return it and wait 90 days from rome.

ThisLife New member

Member since 15 October 2019

ThisLifeNew member15 October 2019 06:10:44

Hello Priscilla, we find Trainline a very good App for booking train journeys all through Europe!聽

Owitm2 Member

Member since 03 July 2019

Owitm2Member04 May 2020 17:10:37

Thank you all so much for these great recommendations!! Grazie a tutte!!

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