These 11 iOS and Android apps will help you make the most out of London

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London is one of the greatest cities in the world, and the only one — alongside New York — that has the status of "Alpha++" Global City, according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC).

That means that the city offers a great number of things to do: From places to visit, things to eat, markets to explore, events and concerts to attend, to pop-ups that may disappear before you even know they are there.

We put together a list of 11 useful apps that will help you better navigate the British capital, and make the most out of it every day of the year.

1. Dojo — An all-round great app to discover events, restaurants, and shops to enjoy London

Dojo is an all-encompassing app that's great both for locals as well as visitors and tourists. It offers a wide range of options to look through for whatever it is you may be fancying: Something to eat, a rooftop to enjoy a view, a nearby shop, exhibition or market — Dojo has it all.

The categories the app divides activities into are oddly specific; you will find "restaurants" and "markets," but also more intriguing and specific ones like "cheap eats," "rooftop drinking," and "beer gardens," in addition to the ever-useful "around me" and "new openings."

The reason Dojo stands out is twofold. For one, everything is handpicked by the Londoners who run the app. There is a 1-to-10 ranking scale for things like restaurants and cafes, but you can generally rest assured that the places highlighted are all good.

Then there's the fact that Dojo is updated constantly; it evolves with the city, the seasons, and the events, so the app always offers timely recommendations that make good use of where you are and what is happening around you.

Free — iOS (link), Android (link)

2. REVL — Find events in London and compare ticket prices

Dojo always offers a good choice of events, but REVL is a fully fledged app dedicated to just that.

REVL offers a much broader selection, as well as a series of features that can come in really handy when you actually want to attend an event rather than simply browse to see what's up.

When you first open the app, it will ask you to activate notifications (that prompt you when something you may be interested in is happening in your area) and then select from the so-called "PLAYlists."

PLAYlists are categories of things you may be interested in: Think music festivals, sports, talks, comedy, or art and culture. All of these also have sub-categories, which may further expand to narrow your selection.

You might find "Restaurants" under "Food & Drink," for instance, and then dig deeper to find "Mediterranean Restaurants." The app also makes use of a Calendar and a News tab to keep all your interests organized, and even offers ticket price comparisons when there is a choice.

Free — iOS (link), Android (link)

3. Citymapper — Move around London in the shortest amount of time

Citymapper is your best public transport companion app. That means that if you're just looking for a maps app to orientate and look for things around you, you better stick with Google Maps.

However, if you want to actually move from point A to point B, there's no better alternative. Citymapper is easy to use and straight to the point: It asks for a place where you want to go, and offers a range of alternatives on how to get there.

Every possible transport method is there: London's tube, buses, Overground, trains, even bikes and the ferry, all mapped out in the app's main page.

Citymapper's main strength is accuracy: Its estimated time of arrivals (ETA) are often scarily precise down to the minute, as all of London's transport services are fully integrated within the app. You can also share your ETA to let your friends know how long it will take for you to arrive.

In addition to that, things like telling you which section of the underground train to take (back, middle or front in accordance with the station's exit position) or letting you set places like "Home" and "Work" to make your commute easier (this will trigger a timely notification in accordance with your pre-set times) make it reliable and useful.

There is also a handy Uber integration that will show you both an ETA as well as an estimate for the fare, and a direct link to the app to hail a ride.

Free — iOS (link), Android (link)

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