Apps you need to be well-prepared for your trip to South Korea. Of course you don't need all of them, just pick and choose what works for you!
Sections
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Translation
Navigation
Currency Converter
Transportation
Tours/Atrractions
Food
Translation
Highly recommended translation app. Translates written, spoken and pictures from Korean to English and vice versa.
Naver Papago - AI Translator App - App Store
Ofc you can also always use the good old trusted Google Translate
Google Translate App - App Store
Navigation
One of the best apps to find your way around. Although I would use it in combination with Google maps to find the locations Korean name
NAVER Maps, Navigation App - App Store
One of the best apps to find your way around in Korea. I would use Google Maps to find the Korean name of the location your navigating to.
KakaoMap - Korea No.1 Map App - App Store
Google maps works decently in Korea, however especially the walking routes are unreliable (I've found that out from experience). I did like using it for the subway,
Google Maps-app - App Store
Currency Converter
My go-to currency converter app. It now lives permanently on my phone :-)
Xe Money Transfer & Currency App - App Store
Did you know this standard calculator app has a built-in currency converter. Just go to the bottom left corner and click the calculator button and click on convert.
Calculator₊ App - App Store
Transportation
Local taxi app. A bit fuzzy to install, but works well once it is installed properly.
Kakao T App - App Store
Uber works pretty well in Korea. In case it doesn't you can use KakaoT
Uber - Request a ride App - App Store
User friendly app to find your way around the Korean Subway System. Includes cities like Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon.
Subway Korea App - App Store
This Korean Taxi app is a bit more user friendly for foreign users.
k.ride - taxi, cab, travel App - App Store
If you're only staying in Seoul this metro map will come in handy.
Seoul Metro Subway Map App - App Store
If you're taking the train you'll need this app to buy tickets in advance and reserve train seats.
KORAIL+ App - App Store
If you're planning on taking the bus, this app will help you find information on where to get on and off the bus.
KakaoBus - Bus & Subway Info App - App Store
Tours/Atrractions
I Love Klook! I've arranged Arex tickets, pocket wifi, Tours and more. It's so easy to use and great prices as well!
Klook: Travel & Activities App - App Store
Handy app for booking trips. Also look on here for K-Pop tours and such.
Trazy - Travel Shop for Asia App - App Store
Handy app for booking tours and more
GetYourGuide: Plan & Book App - App Store
Food
Many restaurants will require a reservation or have long queues. This app lets you reserve a table or get queue numbers in advance.
CATCHTABLE: Book Restaurants App - App Store
Too tired after walking 20.000 steps a day to go out to eat? Just order some food to your hotel or airbnb with this food delivery app.
Baemin - Food Delivery App - App Store
Food Delivery App from Coupang which offers instant discount on popular chains as well.
Coupang Eats - Food Delivery App - App Store
Shopping
The online shopping app in Korea. You can get almost anything from snacks, clothes, kitchen supplies and more.
