Apps can truly make a person’s life easier. From allowing you to track things like food intake or budgets, there are apps for almost anything you can dream of. Of course, there are a lot of things that define a good app. Whether it has a good UX/UI design and layout or if it provides entertainment like games or movies, there are many aspects that come into play when making an app to benefit the user. With millions of apps being released yearly, it’s no wonder most of them ultimately fail. However, there still are those few apps that take off and see massive success. Those are the ones we’re going to focus on today. Why they are doing well and why you should download them, too.
Uber
The world’s leading on-demand cab service app that is currently accessed by over 103 million users in 400 cities across 70 different countries. This app is technology-based, connecting the riders and drivers together almost instantly. It creates the ability for a user to summon a ride without having to wait long. With Google Maps incorporated into the app, Uber shows the user as well as the driver the exact location at the time of booking as well as the estimated time to reach the pick-up point and destination.
Instagram is a popular social media platform that allows people to connect easily through images and videos. This app is among the most popular ones in the world. Since its launch in 2010, it has grown to become one of the most popular social media platforms, with features that allow users to interact with others in more ways. It’s no secret that marketers favor the platform.
TikTok
This app is popular, to say the least. It’s a platform where users can share short videos set to music. In fact, the most popular genre on the app is lip-syncing and dancing. Over the past year, this app has risen to popularity and is now used by millions all around the world.
Airbnb
The accommodation booking app helps users plan their holidays with the locals wherever they go. The platform lists apartments and boutique stays as well, but its main idea is to encourage people to stay with locals. Millions of users now open their homes to tourists to allow them to become part of the culture.
Netflix
The subscription-based on-demand streaming service is the world’s leading media service for users to watch movies, TV shows, and documentaries on multiple devices – including mobile. Constantly updated with new movies and shows, interesting content and exclusive phone subscriptions have made Netflix one of the most popular phone apps.
YouTube
YouTube is seen as the world’s overall favorite video platform. It’s one of the most successful apps and is a treasure trove of news, entertainment, and everything in between. It allows creators to share all kinds of unique content with their audience and build up a following on the social media platform. The YouTube app allows users to subscribe to channels and see trending content on the platform.