With free mobile apps in Madrid, you can pay for parking, optimize your transport route, call a taxi, take a virtual tour of the Prado Museum, find out where an interesting meetup of like-minded people will take place, and much more. I’ve compiled a list of everyday services and websites that will help you quickly navigate Madrid.
Transport
Google Maps calculates routes and reports on traffic conditions on each street.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Metro Madrid – official Metro app: schedules, waiting times, nearest stations, metro map, all about tickets and fares.
AppStore / GooglePlay
EMT Madrid – official EMT app for finding public transport, allows you to plan routes and check schedules.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Renfe – official app for buying tickets for Ave, Long Distance, Mid-distance, Avant trains and managing trips.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Alsa – official app where you can buy tickets for Alsa buses, manage bookings, check schedules and choose the best prices.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Parclick – app allows you to book a parking space wherever you want, according to your schedule and at the best price. Parking savings can reach up to 70%.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Taxi
Free Now (formerly known as mytaxi) – super mobile app, operates in 8 European countries. You can book a taxi ride, rent a scooter or bicycle, electric transport is available.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Cabify – taxi service, available in 7 countries.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Food and delivery
Glovo – app for food delivery and more.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Too Good To Go – mobile app that connects customers with restaurants and stores that have surplus unsold food.
AppStore / GooglePlay
The Fork – this restaurant booking app will allow you to eat at European restaurants with discounts of 30, 40 and even 50%. And after some time, you can eat for free, as there is a bonus system (Yums).
AppStore / GooglePlay
Where to go?
Fever – an app that suggests where to go and what to visit in the city: it finds exclusive events, trendy and secret spots, and helps book tickets at the best price for all types of events. Fever recognizes your tastes and recommends the best leisure options.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Xceed — We Go Ou – a ticket purchasing app for party and nightlife enthusiasts that allows you to access the world’s best parties and events matching your musical preferences.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Wegow: Concerts and festivals – sells tickets for concerts and festivals. With the Wegow app, you’ll be the first to know about concerts by your favorite artists.
AppStore / GooglePlay
MeetUp – an app for finding Meetup events (informal gatherings for networking, sharing experiences and knowledge, discussing chosen topics) nearby or creating your own group.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Travel Guides
Guía de Arquitectura Madrid – an app for architecture enthusiasts that showcases the city’s architectural gems.
AppStore / GooglePlay
La Guía del Prado – a guide to the Prado Museum.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Buying and Selling
Facebook Marketplace – a section similar to Avito within the Facebook app.
Wallapop – a free app for buying and selling second-hand goods.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Milanuncios – an app where you can buy or sell used goods, cars, clothes, and rent apartments.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Tiendeo – a popular option for shoppers who want to stay informed about promotions, discounts, and offers from various stores.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Translators
Google Translate – an online translator, as well as a tool for communicating with foreigners, an offline translator, and a travel guide.
AppStore / GooglePlay
DeepL Translate – an online translator that works based on machine translation. It uses a newer, improved neural network architecture.
AppStore / GooglePlay
ChatGPT – an AI-based chatbot. It conducts meaningful dialogues and works with images. Can be used for simultaneous translation.
AppStore / GooglePlay
Other useful apps for Valencia.
