Best Entertainment Apps for Those on the Go

What should we do on a long journey when our usual distractions are no longer entertaining? If our favorite playlists and podcasts have already been listened to, the landscapes outside the window have been seen, and the much-anticipated book has ended unexpectedly in the most exciting part—here are some ideas!

There are useful (and not-so-useful) apps that can help us escape the monotony, enjoy ourselves when boredom sets in, and even stay focused if we want to make the most of our time.

eSIM Plus

eSIM Plus is a convenient global connection that resides directly in your phone and eliminates the need for a physical SIM card. No more trips to salons or unexpected roaming charges—simply open the app, choose a country, and with a few taps, you'll be online anywhere in the world. With coverage in over 130 countries, you only pay for the time you use, without any contracts or long-term commitments.

One special feature is virtual numbers, which can be created in seconds. These separate lines allow you to travel, check in, or work without needing a second phone. Your privacy is always in control, with the real number remaining hidden. Management is easy, with all settings in one place, and synchronization between devices. 24/7 customer support is available, ensuring you stay connected wherever you are.

Travel Book

It's a great app that never stops you from traveling for a second. And no, it's not just another textbook,  but a whole collection of cool panoramic views of popular cities and famous attractions that are constantly featured on must-see lists.

On the main page, there's a book (as you might have expected). Swipe—you turn the page. Tap—you access the 360-degree catalog. And you can see a bird's-eye view of lakes, a panorama of New York City, the streets of Barcelona, and the landmarks of Paris.

Headspace

The road is a great opportunity to dive deep into yourself—especially when you're stuck on a train, bus or plane for more than 8 hours. It's the perfect time to use Headspace, an app that offers short meditation and mindfulness sessions on a variety of topics. The soothing voice from the headphones can help you deal with stress, focus on your problems, and feel better. But only if you download the app in advance (make sure to save the videos before your trip).

The app is completely in English and works on a subscription basis. However, you can try it out for free— it will definitely last you for one trip.

Merlin Bird ID

Merlin Bird ID is a personalized ornithologist on your smartphone that understands bird language. When you turn on the recording feature, the app deciphers who is singing in real time: a finch, a swift, or a random thrush. The app is trained on millions of recordings from the Macaulay Library at Cornell Laboratory and can distinguish between birds in a busy city and a deep forest.

If the chirping stops, you can take a photo of the bird or upload one from your gallery. Photo ID will recognize the species based on its plumage and color, even if it's a blurry photo. Alternatively, you can answer a few questions about the bird's size and color if it has already flown away.

All the magic is offline. Download the regional package before your trip, and Merlin will work even in the most remote taiga without the internet. There are more than 10,000 species in the database with detailed descriptions, range maps, and voice recordings.

Drops

Language skills are essential when traveling, so it's worth investing time in learning them.

With Drops, you can easily learn new words and phrases, including those that are useful when traveling. The app has a great design and an intuitive system, but the free version limits you to 5 minutes of practice each day. If you want to access more features, you can subscribe and enjoy unlimited practice.

DreamKit

DreamKit is your personalized portal to the world of dreams. It helps you turn chaotic morning images into coherent stories. If you wake up with a fragment of a dream, write it down in your dream journal before it fades away like morning fog.

You can add voice notes, photos, or even drawings to capture every detail of your dream. The AI interpreter will analyze your notes and help you understand what worries, desires, and hidden thoughts might be behind the scenes of your nighttime adventures.

With the AI art generator, you can transform your dreams into visual images. See your subconscious adventures from an artistic perspective. The app also tracks dream patterns, identifying recurring themes and symbols to help you better understand yourself.

Storytel

One of the best book apps, with both electronic and audio versions available in English and other languages, has more than 125,000 stories in its library. This is definitely enough to last for several years of reading and listening.

To access all the books, a subscription is required. However, this is convenient as it provides complete freedom of choice and the ability to download books for offline reading and listening.

Daff Moon

The app accurately displays the current phase and age of the Moon, allowing users to plan observations or simply satisfy their curiosity. It provides all the information about sunrises, sunsets, transits, azimuth, and altitude, not only for the Moon but also for the Sun and all eight planets, from Mercury to Pluto.

A special feature is an interactive celestial globe that can be rotated to view the position of stars in real-time.

The app is fully equipped for users: a calendar of Moon phases and sunrise/sunset times for any month, detailed data on lunar and solar eclipses with visualizations, as well as dates for supermoons, solstices, and equinoxes.

Final Thoughts

Now you definitely won't be bored on the road. Even if the connection is lost or the landscape outside the window becomes blurred and all the music is played, you have an entire arsenal of ideas, activities, and little wonders in your pocket that do not require the internet.

Therefore, download what you need beforehand, don't forget the power bank, and feel free to explore the world. Have a great trip—and may every moment of the journey be filled with things that truly interest you.