It comes as no surprise that there are a multitude of London-based apps accessible at the touch of a touchscreen button. But which are the best?
If you look around the carriage of the Underground train on your daily commute into London, with mobiles glued to our hands, we're clearly a capital full of smartphone fanatics.
From tremendous transport tips, to go-to guides, to surveying the social scene, there are apps out there designed to help us in every hour of need.
Citymapper
It comes as no secret that London's most popular transport mobile app Citymapper has transformed the way people travel in the capital. Input your start and end location and the app will do the rest. Discover the quickest route on public transport, live departure times and even the closest Santander Cycle stations and the number of available bikes. With so much information available at the tap of a finger, you'll never get lost in the metropolis again. Especially when you can save your home address and click `Get Me Home' at the end of the night!
Tube Map
For seasoned and unseasoned users of London's Underground and National Rail network, Tube Map by Mapway is a real life saver. Offering up-to-date line statuses, on and offline maps, a route planner and live departure times from each station across the tube network, there's no reason why you'll ever be late for work again!
Tube Exits
For the majority of Londoners, shaving minutes or even seconds off your daily commute to get the oven on earlier sounds like sheer bliss. So if you haven't quite mastered the nuances of your journey through the Underground, Tube Exits is the perfect app for you. Just input the station at the beginning and end of your journey and the app will tell you exactly which carriages to use, so that you're always closest to the exit for an easy escape.
Available to download on iOS.
Dojo
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Looking for somewhere unusual to eat tonight? Download Dojo to find out the coolest social happenings in London. Whether it's markets for food fanatics, get-fit classes for the new year or cosy cocktail bars for a first date, search according to the type of activity you fancy. You can also add places and events to your personalised wish list and filter by week or day to find the latest goings on.
DesignMyNight
When you're left to organise after-work drinks or a big night on the town, Design My Night makes it that little bit easier to choose from the bars, pubs and clubs that form London's unrivalled party scene. Providing info on each venue, reviews from other users and more top-5 lists than you can shake a cocktail umbrella stick at, you're sure to find something suitable for any occasion with this iPhone app.
Available to download on iOS.
OpenTable
Perfect for pre-planned get-togethers or last minute dinner reservations, OpenTable allows you to search for restaurants according to budget, time and location. With its easy-to-use design, you can view available booking times, menus, reviews and need-to-know information, including average prices, opening hours, dress codes and photos. It will even save your reservation and remind you on the day!
Great Little Place
With Great Little Place (GLP), you can be sure your finger is on the pulse of London's alternative social scene. Listing a huge number of independent cafes, restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities, the app also welcomes suggestions from users, allowing you to submit your favourite great little places and let other Londoner's in on your best-kept secrets.
Available to download on iOS.
And don't forget to download the Foxtons app too! Available on iOS, Android and Microsoft.
