When you live on an island with an abundance of things to do, sometimes apps make life far more convenient. The popularity of apps, especially in the Cayman Islands, often stems from their ease of access to information: with one click, you have everything that you need!
There are many other benefits of apps too, such as:
- User interaction – You can select the information that you want to see by enabling push notifications which do not interrupt what you’re doing on your phone.
- Better personalisation – Apps are good at getting to know your interests, so that what you see is more customised and tailored to you.
In the Cayman Islands, we have many apps that have made it easier to find events, order food from our favourite restaurants, provide real-time bus and taxi information, find local discounts, and offer news updates. While there are 100s of Cayman apps developed by businesses like banks, condos, supermarkets, radio stations and more, in this article we have selected our top 10 apps based on the app itself, i.e. being useful to a wide range of users, providing accurate and relevant information, offering a good design and user experience. We hope you enjoy our selection!
1. Explore Cayman
The new 2026 version of the Explore Cayman app is a complete rewrite of what is considered to be the best guide to the Cayman Islands for both visitors and residents. You can browse through hundreds of things to do on-Island, including activities and attractions, the best sightseeing spots, beaches, unique island experiences and more. The content has been researched by Caymanians, helping you to find more unique experiences and get off the beaten track. It's regularly updated ensuring that you have all the best prices, discounts and interesting pop-up events. Finally the app allows you to make bookings directly with tour operators and restaurants, is superfast and a delight to use. It really is a "smarter, insider-curated way to explore the Cayman Islands"!
FREE, Available on iOS devices and Android devices.
2. Cayman Good Taste
The award winning Cayman Good Taste app (launched in 2023) gives Cayman residents and visitors access to all the best restaurants and bars in the Cayman Islands as well access to 100s of foodie promotions and events. The app is a great way to save money, as it summarises all the best foodie deals available. One real benefit of the app is the ability to quickly review 100s of menus which also have information about dietary requirements for vegans, vegetarians and people with gluten allergies. You can of course book/reserve tables at your favourite restaurants and a really fun feature is Restaurant Roulette. For people of an indecisive nature, or for those looking to dine somewhere different, the roulette feature offers three restaurants that fit your overall dining requirement - potentially a date night savour!
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
3. What's On Cayman
If you want to know what is going on in Cayman then the What's On Cayman
app is definitely the app you will want to download! It curates 100s of the best events in the Cayman Islands and is updated daily. The app is particularly useful for listing events during Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and other seasonal celebrations. One nice feature is that you can personalise which events you would like
to see related to food, charities, galas, kids events and more. You can
also filter events by date and have all of the information you
need right at your fingertips, including prices, locations, booking
links and social pages. If you are an event organiser yourself, you can
even submit your own event! In
addition to event details, the app keeps you informed with lots of
other local, topical and useful information.
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
4. Cayman Islands Department of Environment (DoE)
The Cayman DoE app is a revolutionary response to recent concerns surrounding the protection of Cayman's Marine Parks, allowing you to view various Marine Park zones in the Cayman Islands (and their regulations) with a single tap. Use the map to see where the newest Marine Park zones are; turn on your location services to visualise where you are in proximity to these areas. In addition to this is a 'Cayman Marine Law' Page, which outlines everything you need to know about closed seasons, catch limits for various species, as well as protections put in place for other specific and/or endangered species.
FREE, Available on iOS and Android devices.
5. Bento
For those who have grown up in the Cayman Islands, you may agree that we have been waiting for a comprehensive, fast, user-friendly food delivery app for a while! Bento has been taking the Cayman Islands by storm, allowing you to order food for delivery or takeaway right at your fingertips. Choose from a variety of your favourite restaurants and expect a fast delivery, straight to your doorstep. Follow your order as it is being prepared, track where your driver is and pay through the app.
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
6. Let's Eat
Speaking of useful food delivery apps in the Cayman Islands, Let’s Eat is another that has become the epitome of a fast, efficient delivery and takeaway service. Similar to the UK’s ‘Just Eat’ or ‘Uber Eats’ apps, Let’s Eat allows you to have any food from an array of Cayman restaurants delivered straight to your home. Choose by cuisine type such as Italian, Japanese or Indian, pinpoint your location, view estimated delivery time and place your order. You can also track your order in real time and pay through the app.
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
7. CI:GO Taxi Fare
Have you ever felt as if your taxi fare just wasn’t right? Were you overcharged for a short journey? The CI:GO Taxi Fare app is the perfect solution as a simple way to fairly calculate your taxi fare in advance via the distance you travel. Use their interactive map and drop a pin at your drop-off location – detail the number of riders and any luggage, and the app will calculate your fare in KYD and USD. Similar to apps like Uber, you can also choose to change the route of your trip, or split the fare between multiple riders. Although this app doesn’t let you hail cabs like Uber – it is great once you have got a cab to make sure you are being charged fairly for your journey.
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
8. Island: GO!
The Island: GO! app is a ride-sharing and carpooling service for the Cayman Islands, designed for both locals and visitors. It allows users to book rides for commuting, running errands, and exploring, featuring in-app booking, push notifications, customer service support, competitive pricing comparable to taxis, and estimated costs. The platform emphasises safety, comfort, and reliability, making it simple for residents and tourists to navigate the islands. The app is available for download now.
FREE, Available on iOS and the Google Play Store.
9. LOOP – Caribbean Local News
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Are we missing anything?
If you know of any great, useful apps developed for Cayman residents or visitors that you think should be on this list then please send an email with the details to info@acorn.ky
