9 Essential Apps Every New Yorker Needs

“If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” Oh, New York, you can be a tough place sometimes, you can be extremely cold (both figuratively and literally) and hard to navigate. And contrary to Taylor Swift, New York isn’t always waiting for you. Sometimes you’re stuck waiting for that G train to show up or the Starbucks bathroom line to clear. But now if you have a phone in your pocket and opposable thumbs on your hand, the city that never sleeps can get a whole lot more navigable and friendly. Here are the 9 best apps for living in New York.
Embark (iOS)

We’ve all been there, you realize you’re going the wrong way on the subway and suddenly need directions. Never fear, Embark works without Internet or cellular connection so you can plan or reroute your trip even when you’re underground. And with step-by-step instructions, alerts for train delays and real-time train ETAs, the app will do its best to ensure you actually make it to brunch on time. (Free)

Will Call (iOS / Android)

Are you still salty over those Sam Smith concert tickets that slipped through your soul music-loving hands? Enter Will Call, which is one of the quickest and easiest ways of getting concert tickets. The app lets you know when musicians you like are playing and lets you easily purchase tickets within the app. You can also easily buy drinks at the venue through your app and see when your friends are going to a WillCall concert. (Free)
Sit or Squat (iOS / Android)

Starbucks isn’t the only place to find a restroom. With Sit or Squat you can access a database of over 100,000 public restrooms along with ratings of how clean they are. (Free)
ShopDrop (iOS)

If you ever experience FOMO when it comes to sales then ShopDrop is for you. It sends you alerts whenever you’re in the vicinity of a store that has a great sale going on. From providing updates on sample sales to discounts at chains like Anthropologie, the app will keep you updated on major deals. (Free)

SocialRadar (iOS / Android)

With everyone in New York being so overscheduled, plugged into their phones and on the move, it’s pretty hard to have spontaneous meet-ups. SocialRadar changes all that. The app is a social GPS that lets you know when your friends are at the same event, club or restaurant as you. The app goes through your social media contacts and notifies you when your friends are nearby. Sure, in the wrong hands this app could get creepy, but it could also spawn dozens of happy and serendipitous coffee meet-ups. (Free)
FlyCleaners (iOS / Android)

FlyCleaners provides on-demand pick-up and delivery laundry service. The app lets you know when your load is done so you can schedule a delivery time. And if your load is over $15 or more, the pick-up and delivery are free. (Free to download)
Flavour (iOS)

Tired of wading through all the riffraff of Yelp? Then you should definitely check out Flavour. It provides you with reviews from outlets like The New York Times and lets you search by neighborhood. You can filter your choices by event (business meeting, first date) so you can find an event appropriate venue without doing too much work. (Free)
Exit Strategy (iOS / Android)

This app lets you know exactly where on the subway platform you should board from, so your transfer or exit can be as efficient as possible. ($3.99)
New York’s Best Coffee (iOS)

Geolocation lets you find the best cafes in your area and provides you with detailed information about beans, brew techniques and reviews for each cafe. May you never have a subpar, overpriced latte again. ($1.99)
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