25 handy apps to use in Stockholm

Apps that make your visit to Stockholm easier

Spending your holiday staring down at your phone isn't something most people strive for. Still, there are quite a few apps that can help you get around, discover new places and find great food deals. We've listed some of our favourites.

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

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. For more info on pricing please visit the respective websites.

Note: The list below is not an endorsement for individual companies, but examples of apps used in Stockholm. Always check the price and terms before booking.

Sverigetaxi
Sverigetaxi for iOS
Sverigetaxi 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

Parking apps

Here are four common alternatives for street parking in Stockholm. Parking garages may use different solutions, so always check which app they use.

Easypark
Easypark for iOS
Easypark for Android

Parkster
Parkster for iOS
Parkster for Android

Epark
Epark for iOS
Epark for Android

Mobill
Mobill for iOS
Mobill 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

Too Good To Go

A chance to get a good deal and do a good deed at the same time. With Too Good To Go, you can buy surplus food from restaurants, cafés and stores at a better price. The goal is to let nothing go to waste, and the app is free.
Too Good To Go for iOS
Too Good To Go 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

TableToday

Looking for a great meal and a good deal? With TableToday, you can book a same-day table at a discounted rate! Restaurants decide when to open reservations, so you’ll find the most deals during their slower periods.
The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
TableToday for iOS
TableToday for Android

Nature & Outdoors

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

Playway

Playway aims to gather all of Stockholm's (and Sweden's) playgrounds in one easy-to-navigate map. In the app, you can see the location, pictures and information about what a specific playground has to offer. You can also rate playgrounds and find other people's favourites.
Playway for iOS
Playway for 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

Escape Stockholm

A gamified tour of Stockholm in your smartphone, where each correct answer in the game reveals the next challenge on an interactive map.
On your adventure in Stockholm you will visit interesting places around the Old Town. The challenge includes interesting facts about Stockholm, general knowledge, fun trivia, riddles and other entertaining quests.
Read more about Escape Stockholm

GuideU

GuideU is a guide app that offers an exciting history of Gamla Stan. You can explore the old houses and streets and listen to fascinating stories about the personalities who have lived and visited here. The app is free to download, but each audio guide costs between 55 and 100 SEK to unlock, depending on the tour you choose.
GuideU on iOS
GuideU on 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 Android phones.
Questadore on Android