Smartphones and apps come in handy in everyday life, but can be especially helpful when you are travelling. We have put together a list of apps that will be useful during your next adventure.
Odds are you will be flying to your next adventure destination. To find the perfect deal for domestic and international flights try out Skyscanner. This app compares millions of flights and hundreds of airlines. Skyscanner now includes Savvy Search, an AI-driven feature powered by ChatGPT that delivers personalized travel recommendations across over 18 million routes. Once you have found the right deal you can easily book through the app. If you need more tips on how to find cheap flights check out our blog.
Skyscanner.net - free for iOS and Android.
Never know what to pack, or scared you will forget the important things? This little helper will assist you with packing. It provides you with a detailed packing list depending on your trip destination, length of stay and travel purpose (e.g. leisure or business). It even takes into consideration the weather at your destination, making packing way easier.
packpnt.com - free for iOS and Android.
This free language learning app provides speaking, listening, translation and multiple choice challenges and is a fun way to learn basic expressions in other languages. It is always good to be able to communicate the absolute basics in the local language. The premium Duolingo Max tier is powered by GPT‑4, introducing AI features like “Explain My Answer,” “Roleplay,” and interactive video calls.
Duolingo.com - free for iOS, Android and Windows phones.
This detailed journey planner combines route information from public transport, such as trains, buses and ferries. It provides you with information about real-time departures and disruption alerts. Citymapper even shows cycle routes, it has an Uber option and is available in over 30 cities worldwide - perfect for your next city trip.
Citymapper.com - free for iOS and Android.
Everybody knows this issue, you plan a (longer) trip and get confused about the multitude of bookings you have made - did you book that hotel or just email them for availability? Let your phone put together the master itinerary for your next trip. TripIt now transforms hotel, flight, car rental and restaurant confirmation emails into one comprehensive itinerary. Now you, and friends you share it with can view the itinerary at any time, on and offline.
Tripit.com - free for iOS and Android.
Planning an awesome journey and want to keep track of all the great spots you visit? Polarsteps automatically logs your route and geotags photos into a personal travel journal. Its Summer 2025 update introduced AI-powered itineraries and social-ready travel reels, making it easier than ever to create a richer trip recap. You can share your journey with friends and family or keep it private.
Polarsteps.com - free for iOS and Android.
Track down the cheapest gas/fuel price in the region. Use your GPS location or search by address or zip code to find the best deal in the area. Many of the prices are based on user reports. Report gas prices yourself and gain points to qualify for raffles and rewards.
Gasbuddy.com - free for iOS and Android.
This currency conversion app provides the latest currency exchange rates. It even has a lot of business oriented features, such as rates for precious metals and historic currency stats. It also functions offline by saving the last updated exchange rates, which is a great way to save data whilst travelling.
XE.com - free for iOS and Android.
We wouldn’t be a hiking company if we didn’t provide a list of handy hiking and outdoor apps:
One of the most widely used hiking apps worldwide, AllTrails provides maps, route planning, trail reviews, and offline navigation. Perfect for exploring new tracks or checking trail conditions before you head out.
alltrail.com - free for iOS and Android
Record each of your hiking sessions. This free app tracks data over time and shows your progress. It makes use of the GPS sensor and the app collects data such as pacing, elevation distance and route. It even shows you the calories burned based on an estimate of the hike’s difficulty, just in case you need justification for the chocolate snacks.
Mapmyhike.com - free for iOS and Android.
This app is awesome for star gazers and those who want to become one. All you have to do is point your phone at the sky and it will tell you exactly what star formation you are looking at. This amazing app even works during daylight, as the data is provided making use of accurate GPS locations.
Starchart - free for iOS and Android.
We hope some of these handy apps make your next holiday or hiking trip even more enjoyable.
Happy exploring!
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