All appplications (APPS) fit quite neatly into 7 different categories .These are utilities, entertainment ,games ,news ,productivity ,lifestyle and social networking. Each of these app types is quite different and require a different style of programming from the other.Below are the 7 types of applications.
Utility
Utility applications are handy tools that we carry with us .They help us perform simple tasks. They are taking up the most space on our screens right now. Utility APPS are typically used frequently (4-5 times a week) but have shorter session times.Utility applications are amazing helpers to make your phone even smarter
Examples of utility applications are:
- Calculators
- Note-pads
- Communication applications
- Weather applications
Entertainment
These applications are designed to entertain predominantly but are often educational as well. This type of application seeks to gamify an already existing process or activity. The gamification is a major attraction.
Examples of entertainment APPS are:
- Face Juggler
- Beauty Cam
- DubSmash
Gaming
These are electronic games that people use to entertain themselves.
Examples of games APPS are:
- Angry Birds
- Sudoku
- Trivia Crack
News
Having a news application has become a necessity for media and publishing companies to stay relevant in the ‘digital age of journalism‘. Essentially, the goal of any publishing app is to encourage greater content consumption.This ensures that the publisher can generate more revenue from advertisers.
Examples of popular news APPS are:
- News24
- Buzzfeed
- ENCA
Productivity
Productivity APPS are developed to help us be more productive like Dropbox and many others.This type of application expands our ability to get work done.
Examples of productivity apps are
- Calendars
- Translators
- Grocery list makers
Lifestyle
These are the applications we use when we want to solve everyday problems in our lives. We use these apps to enhance our lifestyles and to make everyday living easier.
Examples of lifestyle apps are:
- Fitness applications
- Travel Applications
- Food & Drink applicationss
- Dating applicationss
- Music applications like Spotify and Apple Music
Social networking
These are the applications we use to keep in contact with our friends and family. Almost everyone has a social app on their phone.
Examples of social networking applications are:
- Circles
- Path
Whatever the type of app is, as a business owner you should understand the benefits of mobile apps .
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