Apps can help with transit, maps, banking, groceries, rentals, weather, jobs, and communication, but documents and appointments still matter. The best setup depends on city, status, language, and whether the newcomer has family support. Specific questions worth discussing: Which app categories are useful in the first month? What offline documents should be ready at the same time? How do city and province change the list? If replying with a similar situation, include the province or city, current status, key dates, program, job, family, visitor, housing, school, or settlement details when relevant, plus the official source, school page, employer document, or institution guidance being checked. Please do not post private documents, UCI numbers, passport details, bank account information, medical records, employer names, full addresses, or unredacted screenshots. For reference value, separate confirmed facts from assumptions and mention when the answer may depend on timing, province, document wording, or exact status. A helpful answer should explain what would be checked first, what information is still missing, and which decision points could change the outcome. Short examples are welcome when they are framed as general planning factors rather than personal success stories. This is a community discussion starter, not legal advice. Please check official requirements or speak with a qualified professional when needed.