Prague Explained
Useful apps
Apps that actually work here
What people in Prague genuinely use, by category, with the requirements and limitations stated.
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Transport
Getting around the city and out of it.
- PID LítačkaOfficialThe official app for Prague public transport tickets and the Lítačka travel pass.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- BoltA widely available ride-hailing option in Prague, with the broadest Czech coverage of these three apps.iOSAndroidApp in English; drivers often speak Czech only.
- UberAn established Prague option, with more limited coverage across Czechia than Bolt.iOSAndroidApp in English.
- LiftagoA Czech-founded ride-hailing app and useful local alternative in Prague.iOSAndroidCzech and English.
- IDOSThe national timetable search for trains, coaches and city transport across Czechia.iOSAndroidWebCzech, English and German.
- RegioJetPrivate trains and coaches to Brno, Ostrava, Vienna, Bratislava and Berlin.iOSAndroidWebCzech, English, Slovak, German and more.
- České dráhy — Můj vlakOfficialTickets for the national railway, including regional lines around Prague.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English; some ticket conditions are Czech-only.
Delivery and food
Restaurant delivery and the weekly grocery shop.
- WoltThe widest restaurant delivery coverage in Prague, with reliable English support.iOSAndroidWebEnglish throughout; restaurant menus are often Czech-only.
- Bolt FoodFood delivery inside the Bolt account you already have.iOSAndroidEnglish.
- foodoraRestaurant and grocery delivery, the third option alongside Wolt and Bolt Food.iOSAndroidWebEnglish interface; restaurant menus are often Czech-only.
- Rohlik.czFull grocery shopping delivered in tight time slots, usually same-day.iOSAndroidWebCzech interface with an English option; some product names stay Czech.
- Košík.czThe main alternative to Rohlík for online groceries.iOSAndroidWebMostly Czech; expect to translate some product names.
Banking and payments
Accounts, cards and proving who you are online.
- RevolutA practical first account before you can open a Czech one.iOSAndroidEnglish.
- George (Česká spořitelna)Large Czech retail bank with an English app and wide branch coverage.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English in the app; branch English varies by location.
- ČSOB SmartAnother major Czech bank with an English-capable app and Bank iD support.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- Bank iDYour Czech bank login used as a legal identity for state and private services.iOSAndroidWebCzech, with partial English depending on the service you log into.
- KB+ (Komerční banka)Account app of Komerční banka, one of the large Czech retail banks.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- RaiffeisenbankAccount app of Raiffeisenbank, a mid-sized Czech retail bank.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- My Air (Air Bank)Account app of Air Bank, a branch-light Czech bank run mainly through its app.iOSAndroidWebCzech; English coverage in the app is limited.
- MONETA Smart BankaAccount app of MONETA Money Bank.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- Fio SmartbankingAccount app of Fio banka, a Czech bank often used for its no-fee accounts.iOSAndroidWebCzech; English coverage is limited.
- Smart Banking (UniCredit Bank)Account app of UniCredit Bank Czech Republic.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
Maps and navigation
Which map to trust for what.
Translation
Reading menus, signs and letters from offices.
Healthcare
Finding a doctor and booking an appointment.
- GoMedOnline booking and video consultations with Czech doctors.WebSite has an English version; consultations are mostly in Czech, so check the individual doctor before booking.
- uLékaře.czCzech directory of doctors and clinics, with online questions and bookings.WebCzech only — there is no English version, so expect to use a browser translation.
- Návštěva lékařeBooking site used by many Czech surgeries for appointment slots.WebCzech only — no English interface.
Government and official
State apps you will actually be asked to use.
- Portál občanaOfficialThe state's citizen portal: one login for many government services.iOSAndroidWebCzech; English coverage is partial and inconsistent.
- Mobilní klíč eGovernmentuOfficialThe state's own mobile login, an alternative to Bank iD.iOSAndroidCzech.
- Datová schránka (Mobilní aplikace)OfficialYour legally binding state mailbox on your phone.iOSAndroidWebCzech, with limited English.
- ZáchrankaOfficialEmergency app that sends your exact location to Czech emergency services.iOSAndroidCzech and English.
Mobile and internet providers
Account apps for the Czech mobile and internet providers. These are listed for reference, not as recommendations — install the one for the provider you actually use.
- Můj T-MobileAccount app for T-Mobile Czech Republic customers.iOSAndroidCzech, with partial English.
- Moje O2Account app for O2 Czech Republic customers.iOSAndroidCzech, with partial English.
- Můj Vodafone+Account app for Vodafone Czech Republic customers.iOSAndroidCzech, with partial English.
- Můj KaktusAccount app for Kaktus, T-Mobile's prepaid brand.iOSAndroidCzech.
- Můj Mobil.czAccount app for MOBIL.CZ, T-Mobile's second prepaid brand.iOSAndroidCzech.
Shopping
Price comparison and the large Czech online shops.
- HeurekaCzech price-comparison site covering thousands of e-shops.iOSAndroidWebCzech only.
- AlzaLarge Czech online shop for electronics, household goods and more.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English on the website; the app is mostly Czech.
- AllegroMarketplace with a dedicated Czech site, mixing retail and third-party sellers.iOSAndroidWebCzech; some seller listings are Polish or English.
- DATARTCzech electronics and appliance retailer with physical shops.iOSAndroidWebCzech only.
Second-hand and classifieds
Buying and selling used things locally.
- VintedSecond-hand clothing and household items, posted between individuals.iOSAndroidWebCzech and English.
- Facebook MarketplaceLocal classifieds inside Facebook — furniture, bikes and flat furnishings.WebFollows your Facebook language setting.
- Bazoš.czLong-running Czech classifieds site covering everything from furniture to flats.AndroidWebCzech only.