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Local app preferred
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Works fine
Works fine
Asia
Taiwan
6 apps tracked4 work fine
Last verified: July 29, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer
Payments1
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Use instead: EasyCard
Get an EasyCard for transit and convenience stores; contactless works at chains, cash for night markets.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Messaging1
Use instead: LINE
WhatsApp works, but LINE is the everyday chat app for locals and businesses.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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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
No direct substitute
Uber works in the main cities.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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Internet Access1
U
Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)
US roaming works but is expensive; a local eSIM is cheaper and faster. Set it up before you land.
Set up before you land
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
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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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