27 handy apps to use in Stockholm
Publish date: 23 October 2023
Although there’s nothing wrong with carrying around a guide or a map, many prefer a smartphone as the go-to companion on their travels. Especially the tech-savvy Swedes themselves. Here are some smartphone apps that will make your stay in Stockholm easier.
Tools
Google translate
Swedes are generally known to speak excellent English, so asking for directions shouldn’t be a problem. Street signs and posters might still be in Swedish though, and that’s where Google Translate offers some assistance. Either write the words you see, use your phone's microphone, or take a picture with the camera to get an instant translation.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
Google Translate on iOS
Google Translate on Android
Brick
Is your phone's battery drained after a day of exploration and sightseeing? Find a portable phone charger with Brick's power bank-rental service. The company has set up several rental boxes in central Stockholm and the in-app map guides you to the nearest available charger.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones but features in-app purchases.
Brick on iOS
Brick on Android
ToaSverige
If you gotta go, you gotta go! ToaSverige is a guide app that helps you find the nearest public toilet in Stockholm. The toilets are admission-free and the app also lists the most popular ones, user reviews, and lists when the toilets were last cleaned.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android.
ToaSverige for iOS
ToaSverige for Android
Traffic & Transportation
SL - Reseplanerare och biljetter
One of the easiest ways to get around Stockholm is its public transportation system, which in turn makes the official travel planner app one of the handiest. Plan your excursions around town, discover alternate routes, and see which connecting buses or trains you need to take. You can also use the app to buy your tickets.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
SL - Reseplanerare och biljetter for iOS
SL - Reseplanerare och biljetter for Android
Easypark
Parking app that automatically shows which zone you are in and thus how much to pay. If you need to extend the parking, you can do so directly on your mobile. Works with Swedish mobile payment service Swish.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
Easypark for iOS
Easypark for Android
Trafiken.nu Stockholm
Car-borne? With the help of trafiken.nu app you can, when traveling in Stockholm, update yourself on the traffic situation before you embark on the roads. For example, you may receive notifications on your mobile about traffic disruptions in the areas and during the times you choose.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
Trafiken.nu Stockholm for iOS
Trafiken.nu Stockholm for Android
Taxi-apps and ride-sharing
Stockholm has several taxi companies operating, and many of them offer apps for a simpler way to book a car. For an alternative to regular taxi travel Uber and Bolt also operate in Stockholm.
All these apps are free to download but booking a ride is of course not. For more info on pricing please visit the respective websites.
Taxi 020
Taxi 020 for iOS
Taxi 020 for Android
Taxi Stockholm
Taxi Stockholm for iOS
Taxi Stockholm for Android
Taxi Kurir
Taxi Kurir for iOS
Taxi Kurir for Android
Uber
Uber for iOS
Uber for Android
Bolt
Bolt for iOS
Bolt for Android
Travis
Travis is a travel companion app listing several modes of transportation. Find an electric scooter near you, a bike rental, or see where you can find the nearest subway station. You can also buy tickets for Stockholm's public transportation directly in the app.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android
Travis for iOS
Travis for Android
Nightlife & Dining
Karma
Do you want to save money and make a contribution to the environment? With Karma, you buy affordable leftover food from restaurants and cafes that would otherwise have been thrown away.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android
Karma for iOS
Karma for Android
Keyflow
A night out on the town? The Stockholm-based Keyflow collects events and club nights in one place to help you discover the city’s nightlife. The app also helps you to buy tickets to any clubs or events that might require admission.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
Keyflow for iOS
Keyflow for Android
Meetup
Want to meet some new friends? Meetup is an app where you can meet people with similar interests. It could be going to a concert together, doing a language exchange, or just meeting and hanging out in a park!
The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
Meetup for iOS
Meetup for Android
Nature & Outdoors
Go Jauntly
Go Jauntly is a social walking app where you curate your own walks, discover new areas to explore, and share your experiences with friends in a fun and visual way.
The app is free to download and currently only available for iOS
Go Jauntly for iOS
Go Jauntly for Android
Stockholm County Nature Map
Short texts and clear pictures from the nature reserves and national parks in Stockholm County. The app makes it easier to find green areas to visit. The maps show where the area is located as well as information about what you can do once you're there.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
Stockholms Läns Naturkarta for iOs
Stockholms Läns Naturkarta for Android
Viewranger
If walking is your preferred mode of transportation this should be right up your alley. Viewranger leads a double life as a social platform. Not only does it help you find hiking trails near you, but users can also post trails of their own.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
Viewranger on iOS
Viewranger on Android
Art & Culture
Go City Stockholm
GoCity Stockholm is a digital ticket downloaded to your smartphone. You'll get entry to 50 of Stockholm's most popular museums and attractions for a fixed price, including Fotografiska, The Vasa Museum, and The Royal Palace. Included in the pass are also tickets to various guided tours and activities.
Go City Stockholm is available for both Android and iOS.
Read more about Go City Stockholm
Guide Apps
Guida
Discover the city or outdoors with insider tips from locals. Instead of spending time reading general top lists, you get personalized advice through chat. Looking for a cozy restaurant, the best flea market, or maybe a nice hiking trail? With Guida, you can get tips that suit your interests and needs.
Guide U
A guide app dedicated to the rich history of Gamla stan (the Old Town) with several audio tours to choose from while exploring the old streets and buildings.
The app is free to download, but unlocking the tours costs 20 SEK each.
Guide U on iOS
Guide U on Android
MiniPass
MiniPass is a guide app specializing in tips for parents with small children. Find family-friendly activities, restaurants, and attractions that can be enjoyed with toddlers and strollers.
The app is free and available on iOS
MiniPass for iOS
Salta Friends
Salta is a guide -and social media app designed to help people with accessibility challenges find events and activities in Stockholm. The app also has a calendar and event function, enabling you to easily organize events and meetups with your friends.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones
Salta Friends for iOS
Salta Friends for Android
Spotted by Locals
Spotted by Locals is a community-driven guide app where handpicked locals offer up their own favorite spots and hangouts in Stockholm. If you want personal recommendations that might be off the beaten path, this might be the app for you.
Spotted by Locals is free to download, but features in-app purchases.
Spotted by Locals on iOS
Spotted by Locals on Android
Questadore
Enjoy a gamified trip to Stockholm with Questadore, an app that doubles as a guide and game. Choose from a variety of quests; some aimed at tourist guiding or puzzle-solving, others presenting a physical challenge, deciphering the clues to find the next location on your quest and earning points.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
Questadore on iOS
Questadore on Android
navDock
navDock is a guide app suited for seafarers or archipelago explorers. whether you're looking for a great restaurant, café, or grocery store in the Stockholm archipelago. navDock also lists floating gas stations and includes digital sea charts of Stockholm's waters.
The app is free and available for both iOS and Android phones.
navDock on iOS
navDock on Android
Be your own guide
Looking for a self-guided tour for your phone or tablet? You'll find several in Stockholm, both for the history buff, like Royal Walks or Guide U, or with a pop-culture slant, like the Millenium city walk. Read more in our guide about self-guided tours!