5 MORE Essential Apps to Level Up Your Korean Trip!
Expanding Your Digital Toolkit:
We've already covered navigation, translation, communication, and transport. This new list will focus on unique services and convenience, ensuring you’re fully equipped for anything Korea throws your way!
5 More Awesome Apps for Korea:
MangoPlate (Restaurant Discovery):
Why You Need It: Want to go beyond the tourist traps and find authentic local eats? MangoPlate is your go-to app for discovering restaurants in Korea. It’s very popular with locals and offers genuine reviews.
Key Features: Search by cuisine, location, price, and ratings. See photos, menus, and customer reviews.
Tip: Check the reviews for Korean translations or use Papago to help.
Yogiyo or Baedal Minjok (Food Delivery):
Why You Need It: Sometimes you just want to relax in your hotel or guesthouse and enjoy some delicious food. Yogiyo and Baedal Minjok (commonly known as "Baemin") are Korea’s leading food delivery apps.
Key Features: A vast selection of restaurants, easy ordering, and convenient delivery.
Tip: These apps are mostly in Korean, so using a translation app and watching a tutorial can be a good idea.
T-Money Balance Check (Transport Card):
Why You Need It: If you're using a T-money card, this app allows you to check your balance. This will save you a lot of time queuing up at machines at train and bus stations.
Key Features: Check your T-money balance from your phone.
Tip: Download this app to help save time and stress when using public transportation.
Enjoy Seoul (Events and Activities):
Why You Need It: If you want to make sure you are in the right place at the right time, this app allows you to see all the events that are happening in Seoul. You can see festivals, activities, exhibitions and special events.
Key Features: A curated guide to events and activities happening in Seoul, including concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and more.
Tip: Check this app to find something special happening when you are in the city.
XE Currency Converter (Currency):
Why You Need It: Track the current exchange rate and make quick calculations to manage your spending. XE Currency is accurate and easy to use, making it a must when dealing with Korean won.
Key Features: Real-time exchange rates, historical data, and offline mode.
Tip: Use the offline mode to avoid data roaming fees when you do not have Wi-Fi.
Download and Explore!
With these extra apps, you’re truly ready to explore Korea to the fullest. From finding hidden restaurants to enjoying festivals, your smartphone will be a valuable companion.
A Quick Recap:
MangoPlate: For great local restaurant finds
Yogiyo or Baedal Minjok: For quick and easy food delivery
T-Money Balance Check: For easy T-money card monitoring
Enjoy Seoul: For staying up-to-date with city events
XE Currency Converter: For seamless money management