BankID
To access any online public service in Norway, you’re going to need an electronic ID to verify your identity. You can use your electronic ID for everything from filing taxes to accessing your medical records.
You can check out our complete guide to electronic ID’s in Norway here.
In the meantime, we recommend you download the BankID app if you haven’t already. This is probably the best and fastest way to access your electronic ID without having to faff around with the fobs (kodebrikke) and pin-code letters other IDs require.
You will already need to have a BankID set up to use the app, so you may have to contact your bank to order a BankID if you don’t have one already.
In 2026, the BankID app is now focused mainly on biometrics. Most people use Face ID, fingerprints, or a personal PIN to log in, and the process takes less than 10 seconds.
The physical token is still kept as a backup for high-security tasks, such as signing a mortgage, but the app is now the main way to access services.
Too Good To Go
Norway is expensive, really expensive, so an app that can help you save money on tasty treats will undoubtedly come in handy, especially if you live in the big cities and towns.
Too Good To Go offers users great prices on food that stores, restaurants and bakeries would otherwise throw away. Doing your bit for the environment never tasted so good.
The app is already used by over a million Norwegians, and over 3,000 businesses are signed up Too Good To Go , which is available on iOS and Android devices.
Trumf
Another one your wallet will thank you for, this one is pretty effortless too.
Trumf is a bonus points scheme that helps you save while you shop. Not only that, you can choose how to redeem your points. You can have the cash value of your points deposited straight into your bank account, get money off of your next shop at a participating retailer or donate the cash value to a charity of your choice.
Trumf offers around 1 percent cashback on all purchases made at participating stores, sometimes more depending on where you are shopping and what you are buying.
One of the best things about Trumf is you can link your account straight to your debit card, saving any fussing about with QR codes and membership cards at the tills. Not only that, but you can also form a joint account with your significant other to store both your points together for a rainy day. Saving has never been so simple.
You can take a look at all the different places you can redeem your points here.
You can also take a look at our guide to loyalty schemes here to make sure you get the best bang for your buck next time you hit the shops.
You can download the app on both Apple and Android phones.
Mattilbud
It is a great tool for saving money on groceries, especially given that food prices are still high in 2026. It collects weekly offers and catalogues from all the major supermarket chains (Kiwi, Rema 1000, Meny, Coop) in your area.
You can search for items or just browse the best deals. Available on Android and iOS.
eTilbudsavis
While Mattilbud focuses on food, eTilbudsavis covers everything, including electronics, pharmacies, and hardware stores. It’s great for planning bigger household purchases.
Get it it for iPhone or Android.
Helsenorge
This is the official gateway to Norway’s public health service. It is the main tool for managing your primary care.
With the app, you can book or change appointments with your GP (fastlege), renew prescriptions, and see test results. In some cases, you can also have video consultations with municipal doctors.
The app is available on both the Apple and Google Play stores.
Vipps
Vipps is Norway’s most popular money-sharing app, and for good reason.
It’s quick, easy to use, and there’s no charge for receiving or sending money.
One of the reasons Vipps is so easy to use and so popular is that to send someone money, you just need their phone number rather than their bank details.
Now, it has become a cross-border Nordic wallet. You can "vippse" money to friends in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden just as easily as you would to someone in Oslo.
In 2026, Vipps also introduced a global tap-to-pay technology. You can use the app at any contactless terminal worldwide, essentially turning your Vipps account into a digital card.
You can download Vipps on your Android or iPhone.
Digipost
Digipost, if you hadn’t guessed already, is a digital letterbox where you can access important letters sent to you.
This makes Digipost an essential app to have on your phone to help save you the time and hassle of regularly visiting the post box.
More importantly, you can create an archive of important letters and documents.
Your digital mailbox is encrypted, and nobody, not even Digipost, will have access to it apart from you.
Digipost can help you save money too. In Norway, utility suppliers will often charge their customers for physical letters they send to them. If you switch to receive your bills and other post to Digipost, you can cut that cost out completely.
Available for iOS and Android.
VY
Vygruppen is a state-owned Norwegian transport group. On the Vy app, you can plan your journey door to door using trains, busses, taxis, metro and boats. In addition to this, it will show you nearby scooters and city bikes for hire in the bigger cities.
Currently, you can book train tickets with Vy and other companies such as Go-Ahead Nordic, SJ Nord and Ruter, and several smaller regional public transport companies.
Vy is available on the iOS app store and the Google Play store.
Entur
It is the official national travel planner. It brings together every bus, ferry, train, and metro line in Norway in one app. It’s very useful for travelling between regions or planning trips.
For daily commuting, you’ll probably need your city’s specific app: Ruter (Oslo + Viken), Skyss (Bergen), Kolumbus (Stavanger), AtB (Trondheim), or Troms Billett (Tromsø).
READ MORE: The essential apps you need for travelling around Norway
Hyre & Getaround
Car-sharing is a great alternative if you don’t own a car. You can rent cars by the hour or day, which is perfect for moving furniture or weekend trips.
Vegvesen Trafikk
It is the official app from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen). It’s a must-have for drivers, especially in winter or when travelling.
The app gives real-time updates on mountain passes, bridges, and tunnels, and alerts you to closures or roadworks. You can check live webcams for road conditions and get notifications for your routes.
YR
It’s always important to check the conditions before heading out in Norway. The weather app used by the majority of Norwegians is YR. The forecasts are more accurate for Norway than the bog-standard weather applications that come with your phone.
YR is available on Android and Apple.
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Finn.no
It is Norway’s main marketplace and is often called the country’s “everything app.” You can use it to find housing, jobs, and buy anything from cars to furniture and clothes. If you’re new to Norway, it’s a great place to get quality second-hand winter gear for much less than in stores.
Check out the “Gis bort” (Give away) section, where you can often find enough free items to furnish an entire apartment. The app is only in Norwegian, but its simple layout makes it easy to use.
Install it via Google Play or the App Store.
Tise
It is the go-to app for trendy second-hand clothing, accessories, and home decor. It works like a social media feed and is especially popular with younger, style-conscious Norwegians.
Find it for iPhone or Android.
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Supermarket loyalty apps
Most grocery chains (Coop Medlem, Rema 1000, Meny), have their own apps. These offer coupons, member deals, and rewards points. Joining the chain where you shop most often can help you save over time. It’s worth joining the program at whichever chain you shop at most regularly, as the savings add up over time.
Food and grocery delivery
Wolt and Foodora dominate Norway’s food delivery scene. Beyond restaurant orders, both offer "Markets"—mini on-demand grocery stores that can deliver essentials to your door.
Ut.no
If you love the outdoors, you’ll want this one. It’s the Norwegian Trekking Association’s (DNT) official app and something of a national treasure.
You’ll get access to thousands of mapped trails for hiking, skiing, biking, and kayaking, everything from easy neighborhood walks to serious mountain treks.
Available for Apple and Google Play.
Hjelp 113
This app can be a true lifesaver. If you have an accident or get lost while hiking, calling emergency services through the app sends your exact GPS location to the dispatch center. It also shows the nearest defibrillators and centralizes all emergency numbers in one place.
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Mental health (Opp & NettOpp)
Recent research from the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) recommends these apps. They were made for younger users, but anyone can benefit from them. Opp helps you manage daily stress, tough emotions, and social relationships, and it can boost your self-esteem.
NettOpp offers support for dealing with negative online experiences or cyberbullying.
READ MORE: What are the best websites and apps to learn Norwegian?
Electricity apps
Tracking the hourly "spot price" of electricity is very common in Norway. Apps like Vibb or Elekt let you monitor costs in real time, so you can decide when to run the dishwasher or charge your car.
Most suppliers, such as Tibber, Mitt Fortum, and Fjordkraft, also have their own apps with alerts for low-cost periods. Use Elvia to track your grid consumption.
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EasyPark
It is the standard app for parking in most municipalities. Its "stop" button lets you pay only for the minutes you are parked, so you don’t have to guess in advance. It is very useful if you are taking a trip around Norway.
Get EasyPark for iPhone or Android.
Aurora forecast and alerts
If you want to see the Northern Lights, apps like Aurora Forecast or Norway Lights are essential. They give real-time data and notifications to help identify the best nights and locations for a successful "hunt."
READ ALSO: How to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in Norway
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