5 Great Smartphone apps for the City of Manchester

There’s nothing like a bit of tech to help you settle in to your new surroundings afater a house move. Here’s a handy list of Manchester based smartphone apps we’ve compiled to help you find your feet, get around and generally enjoy this vibrant city:

Manchester Metrolink

Ok so as it’s not the biggest transit network in the world most locals will know it like the back of thier hand but to someone moving into the area for the first time or maybe visiting a friend or relative this app is a very useful way to get the map offline on your phone so you can see where all the stations are and where to change.

Manchester Time machine

A wonderful app that brings you historical footage and pictures of places around Manchester. Definitely a clever use of modern smart phone technology and well worth using if you are putting down roots after a move and would like to know a bit more about the history of your new home.

Manchester Evening News

As you’d expect this locally focused news app will keep you up to date with local happenings and news from football to celebrities to local what’s on this is the way to stay in the know.

Manchester Walking Tours

Nothing worse than being at a local place of interest or monument and having no idea what it’s story is or perhaps you fancy walk one day and need an idea for where to go. Problem solved this great app guides you around with or without headphones and is a great example of modern tech improving our lives and expanding our knowledge. What a lovely way to introduce the family to a new place after a house move!

Manchester Airport

As you would expect this app will keep you fully informed of departures and arrivals with other useful information about the airport.

Find any of these apps by simply searching their name in your app store on your android or ios smartphone.