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Top 12 Essential Apps for people Living in Spain in 2025

07/30/2025

If you’re planning on moving to Spain — whether for a sabbatical year, a family adventure, or a long-stay relocation in Andalusia — it’s smart to set your phone up for Spanish life. These must-have apps for living in Spain in 2025 will help with everything from communication and groceries to healthcare, travel, and school connections.

Here’s your expat toolkit in app form — especially helpful if you’re living in Granada, navigating daily life in Southern Spain, or searching for a house for rent for a long weekend in Spain.

1. WhatsApp – Spain’s #1 Communication App

In Spain, WhatsApp is essential. Whether you’re renting an apartment, enrolling kids in school, or managing a renovation in your Spanish home, you’ll use WhatsApp daily. It’s how teachers, landlords, and even doctors communicate.

2. Telegram – Connect with Expat & Local Communities

Telegram is popular among non-WhatsApp users and offers access to many Granada expat groups, local buy/sell chats, and Andalusia-based cultural communities.

3. Certificado Digital (as a desktop tool), as well as the Certificado FNMT (the mobile app version used to install and manage your digital certificate from your phone).

Together, they’re essential for anyone handling official documents or administration in Spain, especially for expats renewing their visa, homeowners paying their tax, digital nomads, or families managing healthcare, or taxes remotely.

4. iPasen – School Communication for Parents in Andalusia.
If your kids are in public school in Andalucía, this app connects you directly with the school system — grades, absences, notifications, and more.

5. Meteored – Your Local Weather Forecast
Spain’s climate varies — Meteored keeps you informed about local weather in real time. Ideal before day trips or beach outings but Windy is especially recommended for pilots, hikers, sailors, cyclists.

6. BBVA, CaixaBank, Santander – Manage Your Finances
Mobile banking is essential in Spain. Use your bank’s app for Bizum payments, bill management, and budgeting your year in Spain.

7. Salud Responde – Public Healthcare Access in Andalusia
This official Andalusian app lets you book public health appointments, manage medications, and access lab results with ease.

8. Vithas – For Private Medical Appointments
If you’re using private insurance, the Vithas app helps you quickly book specialists, access results, and get fast care — often in English.

9. Mercadona – Grocery Delivery From Spain’s Top Supermarket
The Mercadona app lets you order groceries from home — a game-changer for expat families or those just settling into their rental.

10. Just Eat – Restaurant Food at Home
Spain’s most popular food delivery app. Just Eat brings your favorite meals from local restaurants right to your door.

11. El País – News in English and Spanish
Follow Spanish and international news in your preferred language. El País is ideal for expats living in Granada or anywhere in Andalusia.

12. Renfe, BlaBlaCar, Vueling & Ryanair – Travel Smart