The Must-have Mobile App to Use in Istanbul

Istanbul is an exciting place to live and visit. There are many mobile apps to help you get through your daily life with ease. The apps are equally useful for tourists, foreigners and residents. If you live in Istanbul or plan to visit the city, we will cover some of the most useful apps to use in Turkey in this blog.

Google Translate

Wherever you are, Google Translate will help you get to know the locals and ask them if they want prices, restaurant menus, or any other specification. With this app you can translate up to 109 languages, you have to choose the language you want to use and the language you want to translate the text into.

Istanbul Card

Whether you prefer to take the metro bus or train, Istanbul Karting is a must. You must pre-charge your card at the vending machines in Biletmatikim, train and bus stations. Metro and Metrobus cost 7.67 liras one way. However, students studying in Turkey spend less. Downloading Istanbul Kart will help you to bank your card, top up other people's cards, track your balance and find out about discounts. There are several types of Metro cards: anonymous cards that anyone can use without registration, discount cards for students, teachers and people over 60, free cards and limited-use cards. The Istanbul Karting app will help you understand how to recharge your card and the points to recharge in your area.

Mobiett

The Mobiett app from the Istanbul Municipality is designed to make navigating the city easier. Those with the Mobiett app know timetables, stops, matrix codes and real-time bus data for subways or subway lines. The app is available in English, Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Russian.

Isbike

Isbike is a bicycle sharing system supported by the Istanbul Municipality. To rent a bike on a monthly basis, download the app on Google Play or the Apple Store and complete the membership application process. If you leave your bike in the parking lot, be sure to lock the bike for safe storage or your Isbike membership will be cancelled. Isbike supports healthy living and eco-friendly travel.

Marti Scooter and Moped

This app, also known as Seagull, is an eco-friendly and easy-to-use electric scooter rental app. Marti offers a cheap travel experience across the city through a tracking system. Download the app, scan the QR code of the scooter, obey the traffic rules and enjoy the ride.

Itaksi

This application is designed to ensure safe travel and comfort for passengers in Istanbul. Keep drivers and passengers safe and agree on a destination before the journey begins to avoid confusion during the journey.

Yemeksepeti

Yemeksepeti is one of the most convenient food and grocery delivery services in Turkey, used by thousands of people every day to order food at school, at work, at home or anywhere. It works with over 50,000 restaurants where you can choose from different foods. After confirming your payment method and address, the app will notify you when you receive your order.

Bugece

If you love nightlife and want to know what's going on around tonight, BUGECE is the right solution. With the BUGECE app, you can more easily explore everyday music events around you; buy tickets; share your memories and more.

Right people, right music! BUGECE's goal is to contribute as much as possible to Istanbul's nightlife by providing a reliable, honest and friendly nightlife social platform.

There are many other apps you can download to make your life in Istanbul more convenient, including Getir, IBB Ceptrafik, Sesli Sozlk and various others. Learn more about how to make your stay in Istanbul worthwhile and make the most of the benefits of these apps.