MANHATTAN — We've compiled a list of 10 apps that cater to the needs of Upper East Siders.
From juggling a social life to marking off that to-do list, there's a lot going on. Fortunately there are plenty of apps out there to make life a little easier.
You've made promises to explore the city more. This app gives you the tools to follow through.
GPSmyCity offers self-guided tours on a variety of topics, including "Upper East Side Antiques Hunting," which takes you through 11 different antique shops in the neighborhood. Other tours include sites with iconic architecture or the best coffee shops.
► ShopDrop
Add a little structure to your next trip to the clearance racks. ShopDrop pinpoints discounted merchandise both at large retailers and small boutiques around the city, including sample sales. Walking down Fifth Avenue? The app will notify you of an on-going sale based on where you are.
► Swifto
When word-of-mouth fails, here's an app to help you find a dog walker you can trust. Swifto offers a resource of fully-vetted dog walkers and the opportunity to meet them before making a commitment. Users can also follow their dogs' walk via GPS.
Scraping your mind for a place to meet for a dinner with friends? Open Table offers ratings and reviews of restaurants near you, and will let you know if seats are open or when the next seat is going to open up.
Turn a mindless stroll through Central Park into one with purpose. This navigation app arms visitors with the knowledge to take full advantage of the green space, including a GPS map of your location, up-to-date event listings and an audio guide of popular locations as told by celebrities including Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon and Martha Stewart.
► Gooroo
Whether you're a student looking for extra help, or an adult looking to brush up on a skill, this app promises to find you an affordable tutor for a wide range of topics. Subjects include math, test prep, computer science and foreign languages. The app lets you search for a tutor, book an appointment or sign up to be a tutor yourself. Prices range from roughly $20 to $60 per hour.
► Minibar
When the party needs reinforcements, this app will get booze to your door in under an hour. Choose from wines, beers, liquor and mixers, and browse through descriptions of each item, including its origin and alcohol content. The app offers free delivery, but has a $25 minimum. Prices range from $35.98 for 24 cans of Budweiser to a 1.75-liter bottle of Grey Goose vodka for $79.99.
Get ingredients and recipes tailored to your preferences and health choices delivered to your door with HelloFresh. Users can choose from weekly Classic, Veggie and Family box deliveries, with prices ranging from $69 to $105, respectively. Each delivery includes new recipes and the ingredients to bring them to life.
This app promises to get you 5K-ready in nine weeks. Its training program involves running 30 minutes a day, three days a week for nine weeks — with audio cues from one of four virtual coaches of your choosing. It also logs the distance and pace of your workouts.
► Blade
For those who can really shell out the cash for convenience, meet the Uber app of helicopters. Blade offers full-service helicopter rides from Manhattan at East 34th Street to the Hamptons in roughly 42 minutes.
Join a crowd-sourced flight for anywhere between $495 and $1,250, or charter your own private trip. The helicopters drop off and pick up along the South Fork. Not going to the Hamptons? It also charters flights to Nantucket, Miami and the Bahamas.
