2025 Guide: Essential Apps and Services for Daily Living in Singapore
Navigating life in Singapore—be it work, study, travel, or long-term stay—has never been easier, thanks to a host of innovative apps and digital services. Whether it’s transportation, payments, food discovery, healthcare, or government paperwork, the right app can save time, reduce stress, and enhance your local experience. This 2025 edition spotlights the must-have apps and web services, including “SINGOHAN,” an up-and-coming favorite for finding the best international dining spots in the city.
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1. Daily Essentials: Top Apps for Payments and Shopping
- Grab:
Beyond ride-hailing, Grab offers food delivery, groceries, and e-wallet payments. Widely accepted, with frequent discount codes available for savvy users. - PayNow / PayLah! / Google Pay:
For locals and expats alike, these mobile payment platforms facilitate instant bank transfers and hassle-free bill payments. - Shopee / Lazada:
Southeast Asia’s e-commerce giants—order everything from electronics to groceries at competitive prices, often with same-day delivery options.
2. Moving Around: Transport and Utilities
- myTransport.SG / Citymapper:
Use myTransport.SG (official) or Citymapper for updated MRT and bus routes, schedules, and live congestion maps—all in one. - ComfortDelGro:
Singapore’s largest taxi operator’s app enables quick cab bookings, airport rides, and prepayment with various methods. - SP Utilities / Singtel, StarHub, M1:
SP Utilities helps you monitor and pay home electricity, water, and gas bills. Telco apps allow for new SIM/eSIM sign-ups, mobile top-ups, and easy plan management.
3. Food Discovery and Dining: SINGOHAN and More
- SINGOHAN (https://singohan.com/):
A rising star among both expats and locals! SINGOHAN offers multi-language search (English, Japanese, Chinese) for Singapore’s most popular international and local restaurants. Filter results by area, cuisine, budget, and user reviews—perfect for finding your next favorite spot or impressing visiting friends. - Burpple:
Singapore’s leading food review app. Explore trending cafes, bars, eateries, and benefit from exclusive deals or advance bookings. - Deliveroo / Foodpanda:
Ideal for both food delivery and discovering new F&B options—check out menu photos, reviews, and even schedule ahead for take-out as you go about your day.
4. Health, Emergencies, and Government Services
- HealthHub SG:
Manage medical appointments, access health records, and book clinics with this Ministry of Health-endorsed app—available in English and Chinese. - TraceTogether:
Singapore’s mandatory contact-tracing app for public health. Ensure you’re updated on alerts and travel policies as the city continually adapts. - Singpass:
Your key to digital government services: from visa or tax submissions to renewing your driver’s license, Singpass centralizes your identity and public service needs in one app.
Conclusion
Singapore’s reputation as Asia’s most tech-savvy city is well-earned: the right apps can supercharge your experience, from daily commuting to gourmet adventures to seamless official paperwork. Whether you’re new to the city or a long-term resident, make the most of 2025 with these practical digital tools—especially SINGOHAN, for a taste of Singapore’s vibrant dining scene!
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