The 30 best iOS apps for Singapore residents

I have an app addiction. On my iPhone, I have over 400 apps (the average is about 30). So naturally, I spent the last two months downloading over 100 apps related to Singapore. In that time, I’ve found what I believe are the absolute best iOS apps for visiting, living, and surviving in Singapore.

Since I play with so many apps everyday, I’m obsessive-compulsive about the design, experience, and utility of the apps that end up making it to my homescreen. I’m nitpicky. If the app icon is ugly, I’ll delete it. If the app has one random bug or is hard to sign up for, it’s out.

As a tech-oriented expat myself, I want the best tool for the job. Just because an app was made in Singapore doesn’t mean it’s actually better than a global product like Google Maps.

If you think I’ve missed something or I’m wrong, please comment below and I’ll add your suggestion with credit if I think it’s good enough to be on this list.

Life at Home

99.co

If you’re homeless with an iPhone, then download 99.co. It’s the best app for finding real estate in Singapore. In terms of design and data, 99.co excels. Although PropertyGuru is the older one, it’s clunky. But if you want variety, use both.

Qanvast

Once you’ve got a home and you want some professional interior decorating, that’s where Qanvast delivers. It’s basically a marketplace for interior designers, you can select designs you like and talk directly to designers who can help you remodel your home.

Carousell

In terms of getting cool stuff via mobile for cheap, Carousell beats all. You can basically get anything on it, from furniture to jewelry to a bicycle. You can also sell your stuff, so you don’t have to feel bad when you go on a Carousell binge and buy too much. Singaporeans are honest and polite, so using Carousell is safe and reliable. The inconvenience is you have to do most of the delivery and pick up, so you save money on the pricing, but you use up your most precious resource: time.

The user experience is frictionless though, most of the time you’ll spend chatting with a seller, which is straightforward. Just make sure you have cash on hand. If you want a good deal for unique items, without having to go to the mall, Carousell is king.

Location and Transport

Going Out

Special Mention