9 Apps to Help You Plan Your Best Valentine’s Day Ever
1/10Let’s face it: We’re lost without our smartphones. We rely on apps for nearly everything these days, and Valentine’s Day is no different. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, a girls’ night in, or just looking for some new love, these 10 apps will make the whole holiday a whole lot easier.
2/10Operator
True, we can’t all be Jenners and have (probably multiple) personal assistants at our beck and call. But this app is perhaps the next best thing. Whether you need help finding the perfect gift or booking movie tickets, you can send a text through operator and be connected with your own personal concierge to help you out.
3/10Blume
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for serious couples. If you’re still looking for someone to spend Cupid’s holiday with, take a stab at Blume, the Tinder-like dating app that centers around trading selfies to break the ice and make a match.
4/10Hotel Tonight
Who doesn’t love a staycation? With this app, it’s not too late to book one for Valentine’s Day. Hotel Tonight will find available rooms in your area at deep discounts, so you can plan a last-minute romantic (or girls’) night in. Bonus: When you book with Apple Pay from Feb. 8 through Feb. 11, you’ll get a chance to win the ultimate upgrade: a flight to Paris for two, and a luxe hotel suite.
5/10Facet
Looking for inspiration for a special Valentine’s Day date that’s less mainstream and more unique? Use Facet to discover new experiences in your city and craft the perfect date night, with the help of the app’s carefully curated categories and original videos from hosts around the world.
6/10Blue Apron
There’s nothing quite like impressing your date with a romantic, home-cooked meal. And with Blue Apron, you don’t even have to be a master chef — or go to the grocery store — to do so. The service delivers everything you need to make a delicious culinary concoction, and the app’s how-to videos and cooking tips will ensure your result is a yummy and Instagram-worthy meal. (It even includes a camera with food filters and special effects, to help you achieve that #foodgoals pic.)
7/10Vurb
No need to spend time opening and closing every app on your phone to find the perfect restaurant, movie theatre, and transportation. Take charge and plan your Valentine’s Day date easily all through Vurb. Get search results in the form of visual, easy-to-digest cards; see reviews pulled in from sites like Yelp, Foursquare, and Rotten Tomatoes; get tips from other users; message your date the details; and book it all through easy links to Uber, OpenTable, Fandango, and more.
8/10Clover
Searching for The One — or perhaps just a Valentine’s Day fling? Don’t waste any more time filtering through people who don’t fit your criteria. Describe your perfect date on Clover, browse matches who fit the bill, and even set up dates using the On-Demand Dating feature: Just choose a place, day, and time, and Clover will find someone to join you.
9/10Chefsfeed
You may not actually be friends with the latest Top Chef star to open a restaurant, but you can get pretty close with Chefsfeed. Impress your date by making a reservation and ordering dishes based on his or her favorite master chef’s personal preferences.
10/10Postmates
Have your heart set on the ultimate girls’ night, complete with binging on Netflix and takeout? Postmates will act as your personal delivery service, bringing your favorite restaurants to your door — even the ones that don’t typically deliver — thanks to the app’s massive fleet of drivers and riders, available 24/7.
