Top Must-Have Hong Kong Phone Apps

Open Bar

Just when you thought binge drinking in Hong Kong couldn’t get easier, along comes the Open Bar app. It gives you the 411 on which clubs and lounges are offering the notorious all-you-can-drink deal, and allows you to compare prices.
Available for iPhones.

Read our interview with the Open Bar app creator here.

Hong Kong Movie App

This award-winning app not only turns your Android phone into a mobile box office and introduces you to the largest community of film buffs in Hong Kong, but it also allows you to view screening times, buy tickets from over 40 cinemas (with its one-of-a-kind, real-time seating plan), browse reviews and share comments. On top of all that, it’s free.
Available for iPhones and Androids.

Open Rice

Introducing the most comprehensive Hong Kong foodie database, with over 18,000 restaurants and 500,000 reviews. Simply enter your current location and the tastiest restaurants nearby will be revealed. You’ll also be able to enjoy over 100 discount offers (including ready-to-use mobile coupons). Compatible with Android devices HTC, Samsung LG, Acer and Google nexus.
Available for iPhones and selected Android models .

Viddy

Quite a popular app recently, especially since some artists also share their video clips. You can also try your own hand at (really) short films and film your own 15 second video to share with the world.
Available for iPhones.

Twins Camera Pro

Just can’t get enough of yourself? Don’t worry—this amusing camera app is here to help you superimpose a twin double of yourself in a photo.
Available for iPhones.

Mark Six App

IPhone, iPad and Android users can now check on Mark Six results instantly and browse all results since 1993. Sadly, the winning digits are not available for download. Available in English, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese.
Available for iPhones and Androids.

Festive Apps:

Scrapbox CNY App

Forgot to send your Chinese New Year Greeting cards? No problem : use this iPhone app to create your own Chinese greeting card with a distinctly festive theme, with a mix of funky comtemporary plus beautiful traditional elments to choose from.
Available for iPhones.

雲文子2012龍年運程 or Fortune App 麥玲玲龍年運程 （Free and Paid version)

If you’re seeking some reassurance that the Dragon won’t breathe fire upon you, check out one of these two Cantonese apps to reveal your fortune for the year (Chinese version only).
Both are iPhones apps.

Some information was provided by Ernest Chan of Oats and Barley (which provides digital strategy and marketing solutions).

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