A curated directory of the apps and platforms Algerians use every day — for rides, payments, food, and government services. Whether you’re visiting Algeria or staying connected from the USA, this is your starting point.
Yassir
Transport
Algeria’s leading ride-hailing and delivery super app. Covers rides, food delivery, grocery, and payments. Founded in Algiers by Noureddine Tayebi.
BaridiMob
Payments
Algérie Poste’s official mobile banking app. Check your CCP balance, transfer money, pay bills, and top up your phone — all in one place.
Krello
Real Estate
Algeria’s go-to real estate platform, connecting tenants, property owners, buyers, sellers, and agents. Browse and list apartments, villas, studios, and shared rooms for short or long-term rental, buying, or exchange across Algeria.
Ouedkniss
Shopping
Algeria’s most-visited buy-and-sell marketplace. Find cars, electronics, real estate, and services across every city in Algeria.
Heetch
Transport
Ride-hailing alternative to Yassir, operating in Algiers and Oran. Popular for late-night and weekend rides.
Goubba
Payment & Couponing
Algeria’s super app for daily payments and gifting. Recharge your phone, pay bills, shop with gift cards at 500+ partner stores, and earn cashback and Goubba points — all in one wallet.
Mobilis / Djezzy / Ooredoo
Telecom
Algeria’s three main mobile carriers, each with an app for topping up, checking data balance, and managing your subscription.
1tik
Social
Algeria’s first homegrown super app. Share posts and stories, chat with friends, join groups and forums, organize events, and manage daily tasks — all in one place, built for the Algerian community.
travel
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Before your trip, set up Yassir for rides, BaridiMob or CIB Mobile for payments, and Ouedkniss for local shopping. Most apps work with an international phone number — check each listing for setup notes.
Most apps can be downloaded ahead of time, but some features (like payments or ride booking) only activate once you have an Algerian phone number or local bank account.
For ride-hailing and food delivery apps, yes — most require a local number for driver contact and account verification. Telecom apps like Mobilis, Djezzy, and Ooredoo can help you get a local number on arrival.
Availability varies. Most major apps support French and Arabic. Yassir and some others are adding English interfaces, but French is your safest bet for navigation.
Most apps accept Algerian Edahabia (CIB) cards and cash on delivery. BaridiMob and CIB Mobile are the go-to payment methods for in-app transactions.