Useful apps for the Olympics

If you’re travelling to London to see some of the Olympic action, check out some of these useful apps for your mobile phone or iPad:

London 2012 Join In, free, iOS and Android

This app lets you search for the sport you are going to see by name or category, giving you the location and time. It also tells you about local Olympic events.

Olympic Calendar, free Android

This simple app chronologically lists all the Olympic events. What else do you need?

Hotel Tonight, free, iOS

This is a travel app offering same-day hotel bookings.

Travel+ London, free - Android

There’s no getting away from the fact that public transport in London will be put under a lot of pressure during the Games, so whether you are visiting London or live in the capital, plan your journey with this app.

Bus Countdown, free iOS

Designed to work out every bus stop nearby and give you arrival times as well as stops and directions.

Time Out London, free, iOS and Android

One for when you’re not watching sport, this app helps you to get the most out of your time in London. You’ll find information on gigs, events, bars, restaurants, club nights and film releases.

London Transport, £2.99, iOS

Make your journeys across London as easy as possible with this transport app.

Tube Status, free iOS

Get up to the minute service level details on all London Underground tube lines, DLR and Overground

Hail-o, free iOS

Use Hailo to get a black cab wherever you are, whenever you want. All it takes is two taps on your iPhone or Android Phone. Pay cash or card, with no charges above the meter.