They say New York City never sleeps, so if you want to take a bite out of the Big Apple, you’ll need all the information you can get your hands on. Thanks to the wonders of mobile phone apps, you can work, rest, play, and travel around NYC. Let’s take a look at five of the best types of apps for New Yorkers.
One thing we need to point out is that online sports betting is legal in New York and has been since 2022. This means that, if you are a sports gambler, you can bet on your mobile anywhere in NYC, using apps such as DraftKings or Fanatics. However, if casino games like roulette and blackjack are more your thing, then you can use offshore real money casino apps, or social casino and sweepstakes platforms like High 5. If, on the other hand, you find yourself in the mood to stay in, streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime are great options, and there are always plenty of mobile gaming options for you to get stuck into, too.
It would be a real shame to be in New York and find yourself stuck in the same place. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help you move around the city with ease. If you find yourself confused by public transport, the MTA app combines the New York City Subway, bus, Staten Island Ferry, and more to give you the schedules and directions you need. And if you want to get out of the Subway fast, then the Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map will show you the exact right place to get on and off your train at every one of the Subway’s 472 stations. Once you’re back above ground, the likes of Citymapper and Google Maps are old reliables, letting you know where something is and the best way to get there.
As one of the world’s greatest cultural centres, there’s always something going on in New York City, so you’ll probably want to get tickets. And, guess what? There are several apps for that. If you want to experience a Broadway theatre or Off-Broadway show, then TodayTix lets you know which last-minute deals, discounts, and rush tickets are available and when. If your tastes are broader than Broadway, Time Out New York offers information about must-see concerts, exhibitions, restaurants, and other events, with a filter for the more budget-conscious. Rounding things up, Bloomberg Connects has audio tours for galleries, museums, and cultural sites.
New York may be a city like no other, but there are things that people have to do no matter where they are. Got2GoNYC is a real blessing, showing you where the nearest public bathrooms are and, better yet, offering cleanliness ratings. Meanwhile, ShopDrop shows you the discounts at the biggest and not-so-big stores, while the Citi Bike App makes cycling a breeze. With more than two million cars in New York, motorists can find the streets of NYC tough, so being able to reserve a parking space with ParkMe is very helpful, while if you need to find somewhere to sleep, the likes of Zumper, Renthop, Naked Apartments and Roomi show you apartments and rooms for rent in the city’s infamously difficult market.
Finally, staying safe should be your number one priority, wherever you are. The Citizen app takes information from emergency services and 911 calls and turns it into location-based, real-time alerts. If, on the other hand, you need other information, then NotifyNYC lets you have customizable alerts about transit disruptions, severe weather alerts, missing people, and even school closures. And if you need to share where you are with your loved ones, then Life360 can help you out.
