Useful Applications for Traveling in Iran

Today, people’s lives are tied to the Internet, and many people may not be able to imagine their lives without the Internet, even for a short time. The dependence of people in society on the Internet is increasing day by day, and this dependence on social networks has no limits.

In Iran, most places have Internet (Wi-Fi) and many people use their SIM card Internet services. You can also receive a SIM card upon arrival, use your mobile data in Iran, and use SIM card internet and high-speed internet platforms such as 3G and 4G.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used these days due to the filtering atmosphere in Iran. Some may think that the only use of VPN is to connect to some filtered applications or sites and bypass filtering, but it is good to know that VPN, as its name implies, is a virtual private network for exchanging information.

In this text, the purpose is to use personal users only for normal tasks and to pass through filtered sites or applications, which generally use filter breakers to connect to external applications and websites such as Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Coach surfing, Waze, and etc.

Snapp!

Today, Snapp has a special place among Iranian people is definitely one of the useful applications for traveling in Iran. It is the local version of Uber. You can use Snapp for your city trips. You can install this application on your phone and make the most of it.

By installing this program, you can easily mark your current location and destination and can view the cost of travel and driver details, and as a result, after the request of Snapp, the nearest car to your location will be sent to you.

TAPSI

Tehran Metro application has provided the possibility for users to see the routes and metro stations on the map and to be informed about the departure times of trains.

After running the Tehran Metro application, you will be faced with a list of lines, which by touching each line, the list of stations of the desired line will be displayed for you. By selecting each station, you will have access to information such as train schedule by days of the week, important centers around the station, and bus and taxi lines.

You can also see the facilities of the desired station at the bottom of the page, including parking, coffee shop, cafe, etc.

You already know how google maps works and how beneficial it is while traveling, and the good news is it works fine in Iran like anywhere else. You can easily find attractions, restaurants, cafes, parks, and other places in Google Map and read reviews about them.

Neshan is another useful applications for traveling in Iran. It’s the local version of the Waze. So, if you are looking for a practical and comprehensive router to access the best and fastest route to your destination in Iran, this application is for you.  There is an audio guide sign in the app that tells you the directions on the way to the destination. Also, It checks the traffic situation and then shows you the distance of the best route to reach the destination.

One of the prominent features of this Iranian application is its simple user interface, which has provided everything that the user needs.

141 application belongs to the Road Management Center of Iran and is one of the most useful applications for traveling in Iran, which provides unique features of road conditions and everything users need for a safe journey.

The professional application and website of this center are one of the most complete tools for tourism, which has now become one of the obligatory and unforgettable recommendations of travel and tourism guides.

Instagram works just fine in Iran and with Iran being a picturesque destination; Instagram is one of the useful applications for traveling in Iran. Also, with Instagram, you can easily find popular attractions in each city by following hashtags related to the city.

Telegram and WhatsApp are two messenger apps that are popular in Iran and are widely used among Iranians. After the government blocked Telegram (now is accessible through a VPN), the use of WhatsApp increased rapidly and since it is easy to make voice and video calls with WhatsApp, it found its place in Iran.

As mentioned above, Facebook and Twitter are blocked and filtered in Iran and can only be accessed through a VPN. However, they are popular in Iran especially on Twitter and you can find information about Iran in these applications too.