Travelling can be
stressful at the best
of times, which is
why App in the Air is such a
lifesaver. It’ll tell you all the key
details (when to check in, which
departure gate you need, your
flight number and status), plus
a number of extra features that
help it rise above the rest.
Its advice is tailored for
each airport. You get navigation
directions to your gate, the
password for the airport Wi-Fi,plus handy tips from other
travellers on what to expect
while you’re there. It all serves
to make your experience a little
more pleasant.
We also love its Augmented
Reality scanning feature. Just
point your phone at your
suitcase and it’ll virtually
measure it, telling you if it’ll
be put in the hold or allowed
as carry-on luggage. It’s a
massive timesaver and helps
put your mind at ease.Hopper uses
previous price data
to find the cheapest
time to book your holiday flights,
hotel and travel, all displayed in
a simple colour-coded calendar.
It claims 95% accuracy up to a
year in advance, and could result
in you saving a significant chunk
of cash. Best of all, the app is
totally free.Elk gives you a
lightweight, elegant
way to convert
currencies on the go. With a few
swipes and taps you can quickly
get started, and the app knows
where you are and suggests the
right currency to use. We love
how its Apple Watch version
cleverly uses the Digital Crown
to adjust your input.When you’re out
with your Mac, the
last thing you want
is to have your battery drained
by background apps. TripMode
halts them in their tracks, with
its simple menu bar icon letting
you block and allow whichever
apps you like. You can set limits,
use a schedule and track your
data use, too.Deliveries tracks
your parcels from
Apple, Amazon, Royal
Mail and a load of other services- no more scurrying around
various websites, this app shows
you everything in one place. You
can track your deliveries on a
map, and it counts down the
days until they arrive so you
know when to be home.
Hopper
Elk
TripMode
Deliveries
Free
FROM Hopper, hopper.com
NEEDS iOS 11 or laterFree (offers IAPs) FROM Clean
Shaven Apps, elkapp.co NEEDS
iOS 11 and watchOS 3 or later£6.79
FROM TripMode, tripmode.ch
NEEDS OS X 10.10 or later£4.99 FROM Junecloud,
junecloud.com NEEDS iOS 10
and watchOS 3 or later66 | MACFORMAT | APRIL 2020
Image credits (left to right, top to bottom): AITA,
Hopper, TripMode, Clean Shaven Apps, JunecloudFEATURE Hidden apps
App in the Air
Free (offers in-app purchases) FROM AITA, appintheair.mobi
NEEDS iOS 11 and watchOS 4 or laterOn the go
and at home