Carnival begins on the streets long before the official holiday, and cell phones are an essential item during the festivities. In fact, a 2025 Mercado Pago survey showed that 78% of revelers intended to take their cell phones to the street blocks.
After all, the device is used to take photos, chat with friends and even make quick payments. In this case, the good news is that technology can be a great ally to enjoy the party with practicality.
5 types of essential apps to spend Carnival without any problems
There are several apps that help you discover blocks, calculate routes, check the weather and even order food from the palm of your hand. That’s why we’ve put together five useful apps to who wants to enjoy Carnival without going through trouble.
Check out the 5 essential apps to enjoy Carnival without any problems:
1. Street Blocks
The Blocos de Rua app is a guide to finding Carnival blocks in the main cities in Brazil. He brings together the program of events in cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo HorizonteSalvador, Recife, Olinda, among others.
The app is free and available for Android and iOS smartphones.
How to use the Blocos de Rua app during Carnival:
- Open the app and choose the city where you are enjoying Carnival;
- Filter by day and region and the app will only show blocks for the day and area you want;
- Okay, now just save your favorite blocks in the app’s internal calendar.
2. Delivery Apps – iFood, Rappi and others
To replenish your energy without having to face crowded restaurants, use Rappi apps. With these options, you can order food and drinks wherever you are in the middle of the block.
So, when you feel hungry after hours of skipping Carnival, just order a delivery and continue enjoying the party. Only remember to check the delivery time and arrange an easy place to meet the delivery person.
3. DrinkControl
Carnival is synonymous with celebration, but be careful: to have fun safely, it’s good to keep your alcohol consumption under control. THE app DrinkControlavailable for Android and iOS, helps you track how much you’ve already taken.
With the app, you avoid overindulging and can count how much you drank that day; it also shows the calories consumed and the amount of pure alcohol you drank.
It is worth mentioning that the app is only available in Englishso it may not suit all Brazilians. And remember, if you drink, don’t drive!
How to use the Drink Control app:
- After downloading and installing, open Drink Control;
- Record each drink you drink during the day by clicking on “Add drink”: for example, choose “beer” and enter the quantity;
- The app automatically calculates the approximate alcohol level and you can check all the information in the “Stats” section;
- This way, you can enjoy the blocks without neglecting your health.
4. Weather
The weather can change at any moment, especially now; and sometimes a storm can ruin the festivities. To avoid surprises, use a weather forecast app, such as Climatempo.
With him you Keep an eye on the weather in your area and receive warnings of heavy rain or storms. So, you can prepare by taking a raincoat, looking for shelter or even changing your meeting time with your friends.
How to use Climatempo to check the weather during Carnival:
- Install the Climatempo app on your cell phone and allow it to access your location;
- Open the app to check the day’s forecast: it shows whether it will rain and at what time;
- Activate weather alert notifications in the app to be notified of any adverse weather conditions;
- Now, just use the information from Climatempo to adjust your itinerary.
5. Instabridge: WiFi Password
Not Carnival, the internet can fail just when you need it most: to talk to friends, ask for transport, call for help or even find the right block. At these times, a Wi-Fi map app can help you find nearby free networks without depending on your operator’s mobile network.
Instabridge: Wi-Fi Password works just like a “network map”; it shows Wi-Fi spots around and can save information for you to consult even when your cell phone signal drops. The biggest negative point of this app is its excessive advertising, which may bother some users.
It is important to highlight that it is not always safe to use an unknown network outside of your home. Including international agencies in this case.
How to use Instabridge at Carnival:
- Open the app, allow access to your location and follow the initial instructions;
- After the initial settings, the app will show a list of networks available in the region;
- When your mobile network goes down, open the map and look for connections near you;
- Prioritize networks of reliable locations, such as bars, shopping malls, subway stations;
- Avoid unknown connections and if you have the option, use VPN;
- Okay, now just start browsing.
