From ensuring your security on the move to helping you locate food and currency, new mobile apps are ensuring that you don’t need a travel agent at all
If latest reports and surveys are to go by, then mobile travel apps have become the latest ‘it’ thing for tavellers. According to Yatra, around 21 per cent of the travellers will book their vacations through mobile apps. With summer to bang on, the survey also suggests that around 83 per cent of the respondents are planning to take a vacation. There is also a significant rise in number of mobile apps driving their choices. We suggest you a few apps before you plan your trip.
Guardian security app
This app is easy to configure and users enjoy the benefit of being tracked by buddies and security groups at the same time. Guardian app gives you multi-fold security. What makes it unique is the use of cloud-based infrastructure which ensures that even if an attacker destroys your phone or the GPRS connection is lost, the system intelligently continues to relay SOS alerts.
Here Drive+
This app provides you with true, offline, turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation in 118 countries. Just download the maps you need and Here Drive+ will get you there without an internet connection or roaming charges. It includes free access to 88 downloadable voice-guidance options and future updates.
IRCTC
Start your journey with travel bookings through the highly user-friendly IRCTC app available on the Windows platform. This is by far the easiest way to book your train ticket, check schedules, current passenger status (PNR) and a whole lot more.
Cleartrip
Search, book, go. Dedicated to making travel simple, Cleartrip is a quick and easy way to book flights and hotels. Benefits include easy booking, great discounts, comprehensive information and useful services. And say bye to annoying banners, pop-ups and glitz.
MakeMyTrip
Enjoy a hassle-free, secure and fast flight and hotel booking experience anytime, anywhere. The MakeMyTrip Windows App makes booking your flights and hotels extremely easy and quick.
Track My Address
While on the move, pin your favourite location/spot to the start screen. With Track My Address, you can tag location details to the photo taken by the camera and get information about famous places around you. You can find important spots (hotels, ATMs, banks and more) and get directions on a map, track your parked vehicle after saving its location on this application and set the speed limit of your vehicle using SpeedAlert option!
Voice Translator
Voice Translator, an online (cloud) translator comes with voice recognition and ‘text to speech’ capabilities, which supports many languages and thus helps you communicate easily in foreign countries.
Hungry Now Fast Food locator
Very hungryIJ Craving a burgerIJ But where to goIJ Hungry Now is the best and funniest geo-app that helps you find the nearest fast food outlets around: Burger King, McDonald’s, KFC, Starbucks and more. A handy app for every foodie, it displays the quickest way to reach the outlets along with the opening hours.
Currency Converter
Currency conversions can be mind-boggling! With Currency Converter, you can quickly convert between over 160 different currencies. Rates are updated on a real time basis, ensuring accurate conversions. The app offers offline support when on-the-go.
MSN Travel App
MSN app will help you find the perfect destination and will plan your getaways, both close to home and away from it all. You can check out thousands of destinations with daily trip ideas, plus in-depth destination guides. You can also book flights and hotels, check flight status, spot your favourite hotels, destinations and articles. It is truly your ultimate travel companion, from inspiration to destination.
ATM locator
Finding ATM could be easier now! With just two convenient search options, you can find an ATM by entering an address, a zip code or using your current location when you are on a trip.
HappyTrips Travel Guide
Get inspired to travel by browsing through cool picture galleries or read about trending destinations across the globe with Happy Trips Travel Guide in Windows Store. It has reviews and suggestions on destinations, hotels and restaurants from travel experts across the globe
Burrp
Burrp is a popular restaurant app being used to provide information about the nearby restaurants and other hangout zones on Windows Store. With this app, one can look for information about restaurants in all the major cities in India.