With brands increasingly understanding the broad reach that apps are able to give them in engaging consumers and their customer base, branded app innovations are on the rise.
The bareMinerals brand is seeking to help consumers with a problem that countless makeup wearers have come across – matching foundation to skin tones. It recently released the bareMinerals app, which allows consumers to get custom-blended shades that the app determines via scanning the user's face at five different points. The user of the app can then purchase their own personalized shade of bareMineral's Made-2-Fit Fresh Faced Foundation.
McDonald's recently partnered with the UberEATS app to launch its own delivery service. The fast food brand now features some of its most popular menu items on the UberEATS app, ensuring that fast food lovers don't need to leave their homes in order to purchase the company's products.
18 Branded App Innovations
From Foundation-Matching Apps to Fast Food Delivery App Collaborations:
Mishal Omar — Jul 13, 2017 — Tech

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AR Furniture Apps
IKEA and Apple are Introducing New Tools for Previewing Home Decor Items

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Co-Working Wellness Apps
Office Rental Space Provider WeWork Launched a Fitness-Focused App
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Foundation Matchmaking Apps
bareMinerals Created a Useful App That Takes Out Some of the Guesswork
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Fried Chicken Smartphones
Huawei's Kentucky Fried Chicken Phone Comes with Branded Apps
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Social Media Color Palettes
The Colorkuler Color Palette Tool Analyzes Your Instagram Aesthetic
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AR Shopping Apps
Fashion Retailer YOOX Now Lets Users Try On Accessories with the Lumyer App
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On-Demand Fast Food Deliveries
UberEATS is Now Offering a McDonald's Delivery Service
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VR British Broadcaster Apps
The BBC Taster VR App is a Repository for the Broadcaster's VR Content
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Food Recognition Apps
The Pinterest Lens Feature Recognizes Dishes and Offers Up Recipes
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Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
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Eyebrow Loyalty Apps
Wow Brows Lets Users Collect Loyalty Points When Getting Their Brows Done
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Prescription-Testing Apps
Warby Parker's 'Prescription Check' Lets Users Check Their Eyes at Home
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Real-Time Translation Apps
Hostelworld's App Now Includes a 'Speak the World' Feature
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Mixed Reality Recruitment Apps
Jaguar Land Rover is Using the Gorillaz App to Recruit Engineers
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Athletic Health Apps
Adidas' 'ALL DAY' Provides Daily Challenges for Mind and Body Health
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Premium Department Store Apps
The Rustan's FSP App Lets Users Earn Points for Scanning Merchandise
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Sandwich-Sourcing Apps
The 'McDonald's McRib Finder' Helps Consumers Locate the Sandwich
Related Ideas
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Fresh Grocery Delivery Partnerships
FreshDirect and Uber Eats Teamed Up to Offer Produce and More
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
In-App Retail Expansions
Garmin Allows You to Buy Apps & Watch Faces Through the Connect IQ Store
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Spatial Computing Beauty Apps
The Laura Mercier App for Apple Vision Pro is Immersive
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
Canadian Beauty Brand Locators
North Finder Offers a New Way to Discover Canadian Beauty Brands
Shade-Matching Makeup Devices
BoldHue Helps Beauty Lovers Create Their Perfect Foundation Color
Clean Beauty Salon Partnerships
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Bare Minerals Partnered in the US and Canada
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
Healthcare Management Retailer Apps
The CVS Health App Puts More Control in the Customer's Hands
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
QSR Employee Support Apps
Blink and McDonald's Partnered to Support Crew Members
AI-Powered Nutrition Tracking Tools
Bevel Enhances Its Platform with Artificial Intelligence
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Personalized Ecommerce Updates
Google Shopping Introduces a 'For You' Feed for its Ecommerce App
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps
FROME Launched with a List of L.A Food Location Partnerships
Hybrid Dating Apps
'When We First' Combines Elements of Online Dating with Offline Matchmaking
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
Dating App Running Clubs
The Tinder Solemates Challenge Sparks Connections in the Strava Community
Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps
Buycott Helps Consumers Decide Whether to Buy or Avoid a Brand
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
AI Anemia Prevention Apps
Rian Tiwari Created a Photo-Based App that Assesses the User's Health
Metaverse Cookie Shopping Apps
Crumbl is Entering the Metaverse with an Apple Vision Pro App
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
QSR Game-Inspired Fitness Partnerships
WithU and McDonald's MONOPOLY Make Strides in the UK
Fingerprint Application Tools
Real Techniques Introduces Finger-Mimicking Makeup Applicators
Hyper-Personalized Beauty Platforms
Kult App Transforms How Shoppers Find & Buy Products in India
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
AI-Powered Color Solutions
Sherwin-Williams Unveils Smart App for Personalized Paint Selection
Data-Driven Grocery Deliveries
Burq Last-Mile Delivery is Aiming to Transform Grocery This Year
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Value-Based Shopping Apps
Veebs Encourages Consumers to Learn About a Brand's Ethical Values
Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps
To Better Health Debuts the BetterBites™ Nutrition App
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
Delivery-Based Food Rescue Initiatives
Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner on Food Rescue
Expanded Personalized Nutrition Apps
MyFitnessPal Acquires Intent to Expand Its Services
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Recipe Voting Apps
Swipe, Vote, and Match Recipes for Dinner with the Dinners App
Personal Security Apps
The 'Protector' App Connects Users to Trained Security Professionals
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
Matchmaking Dating Apps
The 'Cheers' Dating App Incorporates Friend into the Experience
Luxury Handbag Social Integrations
Prada and Miu Miu Add New Options to Snap's Bitmoji Wardrobe
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Accessibility-Focused Navigation Apps
The Atlas App is a Community-Driven Solution
Custom Event Invitation Apps
Apple Invites Enables Users to Create Engaging Invitations
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Health-Focused Product-Analyzing Apps
Yuka is a Health-Conscious App for Food & Cosmetic Produccts
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Nutritional Insight Apps
InsideTracker's Nutrition DeepDive Provides Actionable Analyses
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
Gamified AI Meal Planning
Meal Genius Let's Users Swipe Left or Right on Recipe Ideas
Healthcare Staffing Mobile Apps
GHR Healthcare and Opus Match Have Introduced GHR Live!
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Car Race-Focused Mobile Apps
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP Upgrade the Experience for Formula 1 Fans
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Collaborative Beauty Deliveries
Ulta Beauty Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
Smart Meal Planning
Kitchen Savvy App Uses AI To Personalize Recipes And Save Time
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
Customizable Baby Food Apps
Bébé Foodie Launched to Assist Parents in Making Informed Decisions
Mattifying Fruit-Infused Foundations
BAREPRO 24HR Wear Features Upcycled Pomegranate Peel Extract
AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
BrandPilot AI Unveils a New Marketing Campaign Management App
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Traveling Healthcare Professional Apps
Fusion Medical Staffing Addresses Challenges in the Field
Speedy Beauty Product Deliveries
DoorDash and Ulta Beauty Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Hybrid Dance Apps
Zumba Fitness Has Launched the Inaugural Zumba App
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
AI Assistant Nutrition Apps
The 'Alma' App Lets Users Chat with the Platform for Insights
Featherweight Skin-First Foundations
No Makeup Makeup Foundation is Hydrating & Skin-Nourishing
Celebrity-Approved Tanning Services
Tan on the Run's Product Line is Made with Organic Ingredients
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Simplistic Mobile Ordering Apps
Ferraro Foods Taps Pepper to Debut a Mobile Ordering App
Personalized AI-Driven Wellness Apps
UMeWorld Has Introduces the WellGenix™ Mobile App
App-Based Grocery Discounts
Olio and Gander Introduce a New Deals Section on its Mobile App
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Versatile Fashion Inspiration Apps
Urrban Tailor Helps You Find an Outfit For Any Event
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Connective Health Apps
WellB Health Connects Your with Doctors to Suit Your Needs
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Chip Brand-Inspired Apparel
Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Couples Engagement Apps
LovOn Strengthens Relationships With Daily Questions, Games, & Activities
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Third-Party Coupon Providers
Instacart Taps Ibotta to Provide Customers with Digital Coupons
Fitness Support Apps
Reebok is Launching the Reebok Fitness App for All-Encompassing Support
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
The Mamas & Papas App Offers Support and Inspiration for Parents
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Simplified Connection Apps
Bumpd Simplifies Networking Through Seamless, Spontaneous Encounters
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Important Sharing Apps
The FinhApp Let's You Share Wills or Messages with Loved Ones
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program