How can you miss out on software when studying in the UK? Now that the information age is so developed, many people choose to go online to solve problems, such as shopping, taking taxis, takeaways, etc. The Internet has indeed brought a lot of benefits to our lives. It brings a lot of conveniences, so all kinds of software are indispensable when living abroad. Below I have compiled some popular software in the UK. Come and take a look with me. What software are recommended for studying in the UK?

App *** has seven types of recommendations, as follows:

Food Delivery

Transportation

Finance

Entertainment

Social

Dating

Lifestyle Travel & lifestyle

Rent

1. Takeout

1) Uber Eats

One of the most frequently used takeout platforms. The cuisine is complete and varied. Delivered by professional riders, delicious food near home is within reach. The activity area on the app often offers discounts or freebies.

2) Deliveroo

Deliveroo is similar to Uber and is also one of the most used food delivery platforms in the UK. There is a 20 minus 5 event every Monday to Wednesday. The menu is complete, the discounts are strong, and the app also provides convenience store fruit, vegetable and grocery delivery services.

3) JUST EAT

Most of the restaurants on the Juiet platform are professional restaurants that only provide takeout services. There are many types of dishes, mainly Italian, Indian, Mexican and Chinese, which can be delivered to your door.

4) Hungry Panda

Panda takeaway is tailor-made to satisfy the Asian appetite of British friends. Almost all businesses are located in London Chinatown. In addition to Chinese food, there are also Korean and Japanese food. There are also Chinese Super League and Chinese medicine pharmacies that provide takeout and delivery services.

5) Domino’s Pizza

An indispensable app for pizza lovers, with various set meals, huge discounts and fast delivery. There are various discount coupons on the app and official website, such as buy one get one free, half price discount, etc. Don’t forget to use it when your friends place orders. The business hours are so long that orders can be delivered early in the morning.

6) Food Hub

In the past two years, quite a few Asian restaurants have adopted new takeout software. There are many discounts for signing up now. Friends who want to experience different takeout flavors can download and try

2. Financial category

1) PayPal

PayPal can be bound to domestic Credit card, no need to enter card information again after remembering it. Jump directly to PayPal for online shopping, which is very convenient. It can also be used to transfer money between friends.

2) Monzo

Monzo is an electronic bank in the UK. There is no review for registration, unlike physical banks which have many restrictions. It is recommended that everyone apply for a Monzo card and a Phosphorus card after coming to the UK, which can be used for contactless payments. It is very convenient to use transportation directly.

3) Starling

Starling is also a British electronic bank. You can apply in the app and get the card quickly. In the app, you can accurately see your monthly consumption of each category, making it easier to keep accounts.

4) Wise (Transferwise)

Exchange good helpers. Wise (Transferwise) can exchange between 18 currencies around the world, and the exchange rate is super affordable. Currently, only GBP to RMB is supported, but RMB to GBP is not supported. Wise is also an e-bank and can handle physical cards.

5) Major bank apps

Banks such as HSBC, NatWest, Barclays, Lloyds, Santander and others have their own mobile banking apps. It’s very convenient to transfer money and read bills, and it’s a must-have when applying for a card.

3. Entertainment

1) Netflix

It is necessary to follow dramas. Except for Netflix, which has been waiting for a long time for friends to catch up on the series, all the series are updated at once. There are many kinds of dramas on it. In addition to European and American dramas, you can also see them in Korean variety shows and mainland dramas.

2) Spotify

An essential application for listening to songs and podcasts for free. Students can purchase the student package and enjoy monthly discounts. Tailor-made playlists that will touch your heart with every song you hear.

3) amazon prime video

When you purchase Amazon prime, you will automatically enjoy free movies on prime video.

In addition to many classic dramas, there are also high-rated original works such as "Fleabag", "Tales from the Loop", and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", which are highly recommended.

IV. Social Category

1) Instagram

The functions of Instagram have become more and more powerful. From the earliest square photos and filters, Insta Story has been derived. You can see it 24 hours a day, and it's all dynamic, making it easier to share. There are also various filters and interactive dynamics that you can try

2) TikTok

Tik Tok has spread all over the world, and the UK is no exception. Download TikTok to see how British people play short videos. From travel, fashion, sports, food to interesting videos, friends can watch community news or upload their own content on Douyin to gain fans.

3) Snapchat

Social software is popular with interesting filters. The benefit of this is that you can make your own virtual 3D images to use within the app, or you can try making your own filters. Because the design function is greater than the social function, the user usage rate is gradually decreasing.

4) Whatsapp

Whatsapp is equivalent to the British version of WeChat, which basically requires students to create groups. It has a single function, mainly chatting and sending messages, and is mainly used in more formal business or study situations. A must-have app for contacting international students on campus.

5) Twitch

A must-have chat app for game lovers. The game videos in the app are vertical to the entire community, covering almost all game types on the market.

5. Dating and Friendship Category

1) Tinder

Tinder is the most widely used dating application in the world. It pushes other users based on their location. to the neighborhood. It's very simple to use, just swipe left or right to match. Successful users can enter the online chat interface. Note that Tinder users have a wide range of friends, so you need to know them clearly before meeting offline.

It is a more formal dating website, and users tend to look for love or marriage partners. The one-stop service platform not only helps you find your ideal partner, but also provides a series of recommended dating activities and dating activities specially designed for singles.

6. Lifestyle and travel?

1) Tripadvisor

Major Dianping apps in the UK. Tripadvisor has various travel tips, attraction recommendations, and lightning protection shared by travelers to help you make travel plans. You can also buy air tickets and book hotels, making it a must-have app for travel.

2) Yelp

Yelp is similar to Tripadvisor, paying more attention to public reviews in local and nearby areas. Help you find restaurants and shops that everyone talks about. There are also takeout, moving, housekeeping, and beauty salon shops, which are definitely a good helper in life.

3) OpenTable

Many British restaurants require reservations in advance. OpenTable can help you search and reserve your favorite restaurants. Especially for reservations at Michelin-starred and high-end restaurants, OpenTable is essential.

4) Eventbrite

Eventbrite tells you about upcoming large and small entertainment activities, social receptions and workshops nearby. Push notifications based on your personal interests, making one-click reservations and ticketing very convenient. It should be noted that because anyone can initiate an upload event on Eventbrite, some information is not the most updated and needs to be checked twice before booking.

5) Booking

Booking can book hotels, B&Bs, hotel apartments, and even motels. He has all the travel and accommodation options you want. Booking uses a membership system. The more bookings you make, the higher the membership discount will be.

7. Transportation

1) Uber

The originator of taxis has been to China, so everyone should have heard of it. Request a ride whenever and wherever you need it. The service covers 19 regions and cities in the UK, including London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh. If you are in a small city that is not covered by Uber, it is not impossible to take a taxi. You can call the local taxi hotline to request a taxi.

2) Bolt

Bolt is similar to Uber and is a rental app. The starting fee is ?2.50, and each mile is ?1.25 plus 15p per waiting minute. The price is more affordable than Uber, and officials often share discount codes.

3) FREE NOW

FREE NOW is available in nine European countries, including the United Kingdom, and is recommended to friends who need to book airport transfers. FREE NOW can book airport pick-up and drop-off services four days in advance, and the service covers major airports in Europe.

4) Gett

Recommended app for business cars, saving time and easy to use.

Available in 25 major UK cities including London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and more. Unlike Uber, Gett adopts a classic taxi service model, with no peak pricing and relatively more reasonable prices.

5) Lime

Lime is a bit like Mobike and ofo in China. It is an environmentally friendly bicycle and electric scooter app with a conspicuous fluorescent green logo. When you get on the bus and scan the QR code, it is very convenient to park wherever you go, and the traffic jams are also smooth.