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VARIETIES OF APPS
Apps have become an integral part of our life. Nowadays, people are using mobiles for many purposes
such as communicating, learning, teaching and playing games. This leads to the development of several
types of apps.
Gaming Apps
Today’s most popular category of mobile apps is gaming apps which shared more than 24% area of
the app store. Gaming apps allow us to improve our cognitive skills such as attention and focus. Some
of the gaming apps allow children to learn while playing. These apps also allow us to play games with
other friends and share scores on social media.
Some of the most commonly used gaming apps are Call of Duty, Candy
Crush Saga, and Angry Birds.
Productivity Apps
Productivity apps, also known as business apps used by businessmen to perform several complex
tasks. These apps allow businessmen do their work more effectively.
Some of the most commonly used productive apps are Google Calendar,
Evernote and Dropbox.
Entertainment Apps
Entertainment apps are developed to entertain the people. These apps allow users to watch videos,
post photos, search upcoming events, etc. The main purpose of the entertainment apps is to keep their
users engaged. Gaming apps also entertain users but they are different from entertainment apps.
Some of the most commonly used entertainment apps are Netflix, Disney
plus Hotstar and YouTube.
Utility Apps
Utility apps allow us to do our daily tasks such as booking a cab, booking a railway ticket, booking an
appointment with doctor, sharing files, and performing calculations. These apps make our work easy.
Some of the most commonly used utility apps are Google Assistant,
Calculator, and Flashlight.
Educational Apps
Today’s world is more cautious about self-education. Educational apps provide a platform for children
to learn from anywhere and anytime. These apps use advance methodologies and new concepts to
make the learning easier. Some of the educational apps help teachers to support their teaching process.
Some of the most commonly used educational apps are Khan Academy,
Vedantu, and Grammar EN.
Social Networking Apps
Social networking apps allow us to connect with friends and family members. The main motive of these
apps is to keep track on life of your friends, family and some other people whom you do not meet
regularly. By using social networking apps, you can share your personal
and professional views, photos, and videos. Some people also use these
apps to expand their business and spread their products all over the world.
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