Shanghai Apps for the iPhone/iPod
A compilation of useful applications that will help you during your brief trip or extended stay while in Shanghai
Need a little something to make life easier while living in or visiting Shanghai? No need to worry – there are now plenty of applications available for use on the iPhone or iPod that will help to ease your way within this exciting city.
Move One has compiled a list of the most useful apps, having already been tested by representatives at our Shanghai office, that provide necessary information relevant to the bustling city. Included in the programs you’ll find a plethora of guided walking tours, interactive maps, comprehensive information, city highlights and main attractions, detailed public transportation information and schedules, the most trusted taxi services and many more. Some are free, while others charge a fee to download; nevertheless, they are all equally informative.
1. Hi S hanghai, $4.99. This app was specifically designed for expats, business travelers, and tourists in mind as it provides walking tours set with maps and introductions to the main spots in the city. An ideal tool for your first couple of days in Shanghai. |
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 2. Shanghai City Guide by Bleum, free. With all of Shanghai’s attractions at your fingertips, you immediately become immersed in the city life with this free and easily navigable application. |
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 3. ChinesePod, free for one month, after which a variety of packages are available for purchase. Interested in learning some Chinese? This app will help make that happen, with free audio lessons, study tools, and speaking practice. |
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 4. Shanghai Taxi Guide, $9.99. Featuring over 3,000 bold-faced addresses in Shanghai and its surroundings, this app makes for the perfect taxi companion when traveling to the city’s unique destinations. |
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 5. Smart Shanghai, $4.99. Arguably the most comprehensive application for expatriates and visitors alike, this program boasts a listing of over 4,000 restaurants, bars, clubs, local businesses, as well as providing editorial coverage of events, reviews, and promotions. |
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 6. Jiwire, free. A universally-used app, you will be able to locate the free WiFi spots in your surrounding areas, leaving a happy wallet in your pocket. |
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 7. Shanghai Metro Map by VEASOFT, free. This application provides one of the most detailed diagrams of Shanghai’s subway, with interactive maps of the different metro lines, stops, and schedules. |
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| 8. Hi Shanghai Taxi, free. A subsidiary to Hi Shanghai, this application keeps you in touch and informed of the most convenient and highly rated taxi services. |
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 9. IDict Pinyin, $1.99. A comprehensive Pinyin/Chinese to English dictionary, right at your fingertips. |
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For additional information about expatriate life in Shanghai, make sure to visit Move One City Guides™, a comprehensive set of virtual mini documentaries with very useful information for the relocating expat. Move One City Guides™ cover topics such as expat health care, transport, housing, language and international schools, to name a few.
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