Useful Apps for Mallorca
Editor-curated app picks for delivery, taxi, public transport, hiking, weather, and more - including the reason we recommend each one.
Delivery
Food, groceries, and pharmacy to your door.
Top picks
Glovo
Food, groceries, and more delivered in minutes.
Largest restaurant and grocery network on Mallorca, often faster than Uber Eats. A must-have for residents and tourists.
Uber Eats
Restaurants and supermarkets across greater Palma.
Strong coverage in Palma and tourist zones, with promo codes that often differ from Glovo. Worth installing as a second app for more options.
Just Eat
Classic delivery service with a wide restaurant lineup.
Great for restaurant variety with occasional exclusives. Delivery speed lags slightly behind Glovo.
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Taxi & Ride
Taxis and ride-hailing across Palma and Mallorca.
Top picks
Uber
Licensed ride-hailing in Palma since 2023.
Best choice for tourists: familiar app, transparent prices, English support. Mainly active in Palma so far.
Cabify
Spain's home-grown premium ride service.
A favorite on mainland Spain for a premium feel. Worth trying as availability grows in Mallorca.
Mallorcab
Local taxi network, 24/7 island-wide coverage.
Strong pick if you need a licensed taxi outside Palma, where Uber does not yet operate.
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Google Maps
Navigation, public transport, places and offline maps.
Essential as the base navigation app, but pair it with TIB, EMT or Via Mallorca for bus detail.
Waze
Community navigation with traffic and alert reports.
The best Google Maps companion if you drive a rental car or your own car.
PideTaxi
Nation-wide taxi app from Spain's official taxi federation.
Useful if you also want taxi access outside Mallorca, for example in Madrid or Barcelona.
Free Now
Europe's taxi super-app, formerly MyTaxi.
Familiar from Hamburg/Berlin/Madrid: good if you use the same app in mainland Spain.
Public Transport
Bus, rail, and metro across the island.
Top picks
TIB / CTM Mallorca
Bus, train, and metro across all Mallorca.
A must once you travel outside Palma by public transport. The Intermodal card saves up to 60 percent.
EMT Palma
City buses for Palma de Mallorca.
If you live or stay in Palma, this app removes every "when does the bus come?" guess.
Moovit
Public transport routes across operators.
Handy as a meta planner, while official operator apps remain better for tickets and detailed data.
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Parking
Garages, on-street parking, and reservations.
Top picks
ElParking
Express entry and payment for Spanish parking garages.
Best pick if you park in Palma regularly or want to reserve a spot near Son Sant Joan airport in advance.
mobiAPParc
Official ORA parking app for Palma.
A must if you regularly park in Palma ORA zones.
EasyPark
App parking across many Spanish cities.
A good companion to local Palma apps, especially for Spain-wide travel.
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Telpark
Pay for on-street parking without a paper ticket.
Handy for short stops in Palma where Telpark zones apply.
Parclick
Spanish parking-spot reservation platform.
A solid pick if you park for more than a few hours, especially at the airport.
Parkopedia
Research garages, prices and availability.
Kept active as a web source because the checked Play link was not reliably reachable.
Wesmartpark
Hourly parking in private garages.
Useful for flexible short-term parking - classic case: a 2-hour downtown meeting.
Hiking & Outdoor
Routes for Tramuntana, GR221, and trails.
Top picks
Komoot
GPS hiking and cycling with curated routes.
The best app for the GR221 and Tramuntana hikes. Huge Mallorca community with authentic trip reports.
Wikiloc
Massive global database of user GPX routes.
Top pick if you want to hike beyond the standard Tramuntana routes.
AllTrails
Hiking routes with ratings and photos.
Recommended for travelers: English-language content, easy reviews.
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Organic Maps
Offline maps without tracking.
A very good companion for the Tramuntana, coves and weak coverage areas.
Strava
Sport tracker for cycling, running, and hiking.
Essential if you come to Mallorca for road cycling - Sa Calobra segments are legendary.
OsmAnd
Detailed offline navigation for outdoors.
More learning curve than Organic Maps, but much deeper outdoors.
Outdooractive
Hiking and cycling routes for Mallorca.
A good premium alternative to Wikiloc and Komoot for structured trip planning.
Mapy.cz
Strong offline maps with hiking trails.
Especially good if you want free offline maps with clear outdoor rendering.
Weather
Forecasts, wind, and severe-weather alerts.
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Beaches & Sea
Beach status, watersports, and ship tracking.
Top picks
MarineTraffic
Live ship positions around Mallorca.
A favorite for harbor fans and ferry travelers. Also great for photographers.
Platges de Balears
Official beach information for the Balearics.
For beach planning, a current official source is more useful than a dead store app.
Banking & Payments
Accounts, cards, and Bizum.
Top picks
Bizum
Send money by phone number in Spain.
Essential for anyone living or working in Spain. Splitting bills, sending deposits - all painless.
Wise
Low-cost international accounts and currency exchange.
Especially useful for Brits, Swiss, Scandinavians and anyone with income outside the eurozone.
Revolut
Multi-currency account with cards and FX protection.
Best card if you do not want a Spanish bank but still need Bizum.
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N26
Mobile bank with Spanish IBAN and fast onboarding.
Best mobile-bank pick for new expats who need to start fast.
Splitwise
Split group costs fairly.
Small app, big value: fewer debates about shared Mallorca costs.
PayPal
Pay quickly and send money.
Not local, but often the fastest secure payment option in daily life.
Health & Emergency
Emergencies, health card, and appointments.
Top picks
112 Mi Móvil
Emergency 112 with automatic location data.
Every Mallorca traveler should install this. Works on international roaming too.
AlertCops
Official safety app from Spanish law enforcement.
One of the most important safety apps for residents and travellers because it is officially operated.
EspaiSalut
Digital health services from IB-Salut.
More current than the old Mi Salut entry and the right source for IB-Salut services in Mallorca.
Authorities & Travel
DGT, Renfe, AENA, and more.
Top picks
Renfe Cercanias
Spain's national rail for mainland connections.
Essential if you travel mainland Spain without flying.
AENA Aeropuertos
Live flight status for all Spanish airports.
A must for every Mallorca traveler, especially during last-minute gate changes.
MiDGT
Digital driving license and vehicle data in Spain.
Golden tip: never worry about a forgotten license while driving in Mallorca.
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Cl@ve
Digital access to Spanish public services.
Almost essential for residents in Mallorca.
Mi Carpeta Ciudadana
Personal public records in one place.
Next to Cl@ve, one of the most important apps for Spanish admin life.
Baleària
Ferries between the Balearics and mainland Spain.
Included as a web source because the Play link could not be verified reliably.
Trasmed
Plan ferry connections to Mallorca.
Useful as a price and timetable comparison next to Baleària.
Ferryhopper
Search, compare and book ferries.
Good for price comparison, while official operator pages remain important for detailed conditions.
Skyscanner
Compare flights to Palma.
Ideal for checking fares, but always verify booking details with the provider.
Vueling
Important airline app for Palma routes.
Active as a web source because the checked Spain Play link was not stable.
Ryanair
Manage low-cost flights to Palma.
With Ryanair the app is almost mandatory to avoid fees and check-in stress.
Iberia
Spanish airline app for Palma flights.
A good companion for business trips and connections with Iberia Express or Air Nostrum.
Air Europa
Mallorca-based airline app for flights and check-in.
Useful for travellers routing via Madrid or booking with Air Europa Holidays.
Language & Translation
Fast translation for daily life and contracts.
Top picks
DeepL
Best translation app for DE/EN/ES.
Top pick for Germans in Mallorca: reading official letters, translating rental contracts.
Microsoft Translator
Offline translation for daily life and admin.
A solid companion to Google Translate for admin appointments and tradespeople.
Google Translate
Universal translator with live camera.
Handy for menus and street signs thanks to live camera.
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WordReference
Dictionary for Spanish, English and German.
Very valuable for rental contracts, admin terms and real language details.
SpanishDict
Learn Spanish and look up terms.
Best companion for English-speaking users who want to improve daily Spanish.
Duolingo
Daily language routine for Spanish.
Good for beginners, but combine with WordReference for admin and contract detail.
Shopping & Second-Hand
Marketplaces, fashion, and supermarkets.
Top picks
Wallapop
Spain's largest second-hand marketplace.
Best app for short-term residents in Mallorca who need cheap furniture or sports gear.
Vinted
Second-hand fashion, often cheaper than Wallapop.
Great for summer clothes, swimwear, or hiking boots at a fraction of retail.
Mercadona
Online store of Spain's most-loved supermarket.
A must for residents: a saved shopping list one tap away.
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Carrefour
Supermarket app for offers and shopping.
Useful for longer stays and families shopping regularly.
Mallorca Map Deals
Local discounts and coupons for Mallorca residents and tourists.
Local providers instead of anonymous coupon platforms - that is the local USP.
Lidl Plus
Digital coupons for Lidl in Mallorca.
A simple savings app for residents and longer stays.
E-Mobility & Sharing
E-scooters and moped sharing.
Top picks
Tours & Activities
Book tours, tickets, and experiences.
Top picks
GetYourGuide
Tours, tickets, and activities worldwide.
Top pick: fast booking, free cancellation up to 24 hours on most tours.
Civitatis
Spain-based tour provider with strong Spanish-language guidance.
Pick for Spanish and German speakers: many tours with native-language guides.
Tiqets
Entry tickets for attractions and museums.
Worth it for skip-the-line at popular Mallorca attractions during summer.
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Mallorca Map Events
Up-to-date Mallorca event calendar with filters and map.
Live updates and map view set Mallorca Map apart from static tourist apps.
TheFork
Book restaurants and find offers.
Often more efficient than calling and useful for discounts.
Fever
Discover events, experiences and tickets.
Not deep everywhere in Mallorca, but relevant for Palma and special events.
Eventbrite
Local events and community meetups.
Strong as a companion to local calendars and Facebook groups.
Tripadvisor
Reviews for places, tours and restaurants.
Do not trust blindly, but useful as a second view next to local sources.
Booking.com
Book accommodation in Mallorca.
Useful for accommodation search, but always check cancellation and licence details.
Real Estate & Housing
Rent, buy, and short-stay listings.
Top picks
Idealista
Spain's largest real-estate portal.
Top pick for expats and long-term renters. Pet-friendly and shared filters are very useful.
Airbnb
Short-stay rentals, apartments, and unique stays.
Important: only book listings with ETV/VFT license - both guest and host face fines otherwise.
Milanuncios
Classifieds for housing, jobs and second-hand goods.
Broad, fast and locally relevant, but use normal caution with classifieds.
Boats & Charter
Charter boats and book yacht trips.
Top picks
Mallorca Essentials
All-in-one Mallorca apps covering every angle.
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Jobs & Career
Job boards, seasonal work, and recruiting.
Top picks
Mallorca Map Jobs
Mallorca jobs from trusted sources, multilingual.
Top pick for expats and seasonal workers: language-skill filter is Mallorca-specific and rare in other job apps.
Indeed
Search jobs in Mallorca and internationally.
Not locally specialised, but reach and filters are strong.
InfoJobs
Spain's largest job portal.
A must for serious job seekers in the Spanish market.
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Dating & Social
Dating, friendships, and new connections in Mallorca.