Popular mobile apps

Quick Check (zhoubian kuaicha)

Good for: finding points of interest

Price: Free

A necessary app if you want to look for nearby points of interest, including gas stations, parks, convenience stores, pharmacies and cinemas.

For example, if one searches for gas stations, it will display nearby gas stations in order of distance from you.

And after clicking on the destination, the app will provide the quickest route for you.

Traffic Rule Violation Check (quanguo weizhang chaxun)

Good for: checking traffic rule violation records

Price: Free

It allows the user to check violations in more than 100 cities across the country. Just type the name of the city, the license plate number as well as the number of the engine, and you can check whether you have violated traffic rules somewhere.

It usually takes one to two seconds for you to see the results.

The app also provides the information of relevant traffic management departments, including their names, addresses and telephone numbers.

Last-Digit Rule Check in Beijing (Beijing weihao xianxing)

Good for: checking if your car is barred from the road because of traffic restrictions in the capital based on the last digit of the license plate.

Price: Free

The mini app has a sole function: helping you check whether you can drive on a certain day within 30 days according to the capital city's last-digit rule.

You can browse the information for 30 days or type a certain date to check if you are allowed to drive.

The app is helpful for drivers in Beijing and other cities alike, especially when you are planning to drive to the capital from other cities.

Gasoline Consumption Aid (youhao zhushou)

Good for: saving fuel and money

Price: Free

The app works like a calculator.

You input information about the gasoline amount filled each time it will calculate the average gasoline consumption per 100 km.

It also provides a chart of gasoline consumption in the past six months so you can get a better understanding of your consumption patterns and change your habits.

Ping An Insurance (pingan kuaiyimian)

Good for: applying for insurance claims

Price: Free

The app applies to customers of Ping An Insurance and helps them settle claims.

One click gives you access to a customer service representative, and then he or she can be authorized to automatically obtain basic information, including your location and insurance policy. For self-service claims, one can take a picture of the accident and send it through the app.