5 very useful apps for surviving in the big city

Living in the city can be exciting ; there are thousands of opportunities for work and leisure, countless people to meet, and hundreds of places to get lost. But not everything is always so idyllic . Loneliness, hours-long traffic jams, or not knowing what to do among so many options can be some of the typical problems facing a city dweller.

But don't worry! In this post, we'll show you the 5 best apps to make the most of the city. Don't leave home without downloading them to your smartphone!

JustEat : We all have days when we just don't feel like cooking . In fact, we don't even feel like leaving the house. But of course, our stomachs are unforgiving. For those occasions, we need an app like this one. It works very simply: enter your postal code and it provides you with a list of restaurants near your location . In the app, you can also check the menu and choose pick-up or delivery locations . Quite an invention, right? (By the way: if one day you do get around to cooking, don't miss this other post aimed at foodies ). ;)

Afterwork: If your work schedule leaves you short on time to socialize and meet people with similar interests and passions , people who understand and share your lifestyle, this app will be a great help. Using your LinkedIn profile, the app will suggest people with similar lifestyles, professional experience, and interests. If you connect, you can meet up after work , which is popularly known as "afterwork."

WiFiMap : Rule number one for any self-respecting urbanite is to stay connected . But sometimes—more often than we'd like—the data isn't as powerful as we expected. Or maybe you're out of your country. If that's the case, this app, available on five continents, will be your savior, as it will provide you with a map of the different locations where there are WiFi connections , both private and public . You can also register a new WiFi hotspot and share the password if you wish.

PideTaxi: Hailing a taxi by raising your hand only happens in American movies. Let's be honest: we've all been standing in the street watching one packed taxi after another go by. To avoid this, PideTaxi was created, a proposal launched by the Spanish Radio Taxi Association . Aside from the main advantage of getting a taxi quickly , you can plan a trip in advance , know where the taxi driver is at all times, and follow your route on the map. Plus, you'll be able to see the approximate price of your trip. Great for avoiding scares.

Fever : It's true that cities offer a thousand leisure opportunities , but sometimes it's not easy to find out about all the cultural and leisure options available, and we end up making the same old plans. Fever is the perfect app to combat monotony . You enter your interests, the city you're interested in, and the app will provide you with plans that are right for you. Music, cinema, theater, restaurants, adventure sports, pubs and clubs, exhibitions, fashion... The hard part will be choosing! Plus, you can add your friends and see what plans they've signed up for . You can buy your tickets through the app, saving you unnecessary queues. Fever invites us to try new places and discover everything our city has to offer .

And that's all for today... What did you think of these apps? Did you know about them? Have we opened up a new world for you?

We're sure we're missing some essential apps for serious urbanites. If you know of any, please let us know. ;)