The Apps That Make Daily Life Easier

Life

25-11-2019

There’s the one that finds you the best local handymen; the one that lets you queue jump at walk-in only restaurants; and the one that will call you a doctor at the click of a button. Not all of these are brand new, but they do all make a difference. Here are eight apps well worth downloading.

For Odd House Jobs: Task Rabbit

TaskRabbit means you no longer have to rely on word of mouth to find a handyman. It connects you to a network of skilled ‘taskers’, from which you can choose based on prices and reviews. It’s a bit like Tripadvisor but for odd jobs. Whether you need your house cleaned, a shelf putting up or random repairs doing, sit back, relax and let someone else do the hard work.

Download it from Apple or Google.

For Convenient Car Hire: Ubeeqo

A nifty little app that allows you to hire vehicles in your local area by the hour. All you have to do is register, enter your details and you’re ready to go. Drop off and pick up is at the same location, but with hundreds of vehicles in London you are never too far from a Ubeeqo car dock. No keys are necessary as you unlock the car with your phone and you can chat with customer service over instant messenger – eliminating any phone-hold queues. The base price for hiring a small vehicle is an hourly rate of £4.50, with a van starting at £10 per hour. Benefits include 30 miles of free fuel and you are covered for London’s Congestion Charge and Dart Charge.

Download it from Apple or Google.

For Great-Value Taxis: Bolt

Founded in 2013 by Estonian Markus Villig, Bolt is a low-cost alternative to other transport apps. Simply enter your location and see your fare upfront before hopping across town. With all the competition out there, why pick Bolt? It pays its drivers more – and happy drivers make happy customers. It also charges you less. Featuring a built-in SOS button linked to the emergency services, it is also safer than its competitors.- perhaps cut uber after todays news?

Download it from Apple or Google.

For A Private Doctor Appointment: Qured

This app gives you access to a medical professional seven days a week, around the clock and at a location of your choice. Currently operating within Greater London only, Qured provides a direct link to a doctor, so you can receive instant medical advice as well as prescriptions. If your ailment is sports related, it offers muscular rehabilitation services from a team of fully qualified physios. Appointments are accessible within two hours and start at £90.

Download it from Apple or Google

For Queue Jumping: WalkIn

Skip those long restaurant queues and let WalkIn do the waiting for you. No time for an arduous wait outside in the cold? This app adds you to the queue and lets you know when your table is ready. Following confirmation that your app booking has been received, you have ten minutes to claim your table. Pizza Pilgrims, Flat Iron and Padella can all be accessed in this way and there are plans to extend the service across London.

Download it from Apple or Google.

For Relaxing: Calm

This is a breath of daily calm, delivered via relaxing meditation podcasts and sleep stories.
Want five minutes for yourself? Calm provides a plethora of stress-busting meditation methods. Stories are narrated by smooth talkers such as Matthew McConaughey and Stephen Fry.

Download it from Apple or Google.

For Wine Recommendations: Vivino

Vivino is good for buying, but it’s better for browsing and recommendations. Take a photo of any bottle of wine or search it by name and Vivino will furnish you with detailed information including ratings, prices and reviews, as well as various purchasing options. It’s also a great way to keep track of wines you love

Download it from Apple or Google.

For Free Workouts: Freeletics

This app tracks your fitness journey, encouraging you to build muscle, tone up and lose weight through a series of targeted workouts tailored to your needs. We all have busy weeks when it’s hard to find time to work out. That’s when Freeletics comes into its own: log your availability and get a plan tailored to fit your schedule. Personal training plans come with a subscription charge, but the bodyweight workouts are free.

Download it from Apple or Google.

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