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Local app preferred
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Unreliable
Works fine
Asia
Georgia
6 apps tracked3 work fine
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Payments1
Apple Pay / Google Pay
No direct substitute
Contactless works in Tbilisi; carry lari (cash) in smaller towns and the mountains.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Messaging1
Use instead: Viber
WhatsApp and Viber are both common.
No setup needed
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Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well for driving, walking and public transit.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: Bolt / Yandex Go
No Uber; use Bolt or Yandex Go in Tbilisi, or agree a fare with a taxi.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Internet Access1
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Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)
Local SIMs (Magti/Silknet) are very cheap; grab one for data-heavy travel.
Set up before you land
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Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
US social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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