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
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Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Viral Social Shopping Apps
The Claim App Helps Gen Z and Brands Authentically Discover One Another
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
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
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Luxury Spatial Computing Apps
Balenciaga Rolled Out a Storefront App for the Apple Vision Pro
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
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
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
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
AI-Powered Color Solutions
Sherwin-Williams Unveils Smart App for Personalized Paint Selection
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Collaborative Date-Ready Cosmetics
E.l.f. Beauty Unveils the New Collaboration with Tinder
Luxury Handbag Social Integrations
Prada and Miu Miu Add New Options to Snap's Bitmoji Wardrobe
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 Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
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
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
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
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
IRL Dating Apps
The Blush App Aims to Enhance the Dating Experience with Real-World Connections
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
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
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
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
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
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Jewelry Rewards Initiatives
Mejuri Launches a New App and Loyalty Program Called Mejuri+
Same-Day Beauty Deliveries
Sally Beauty and Instacart Expanded Their Partnership with New Offers
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Personality-Focused Dating Apps
The Bokay App Expands Its Services Across Canada
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Nutritional Supplement Deliveries
Uber Eats and The Vitamin Shoppe Have Forged a Partnership
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
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'
Featherweight Skin-First Foundations
No Makeup Makeup Foundation is Hydrating & Skin-Nourishing
Simplistic Mobile Ordering Apps
Ferraro Foods Taps Pepper to Debut a Mobile Ordering App
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
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
Workplace Safety-Enhancing Mobile Apps
JMJ Has Introduced the Toolbox Talks App
Connective Health Apps
WellB Health Connects Your with Doctors to Suit Your Needs
Chip Brand-Inspired Apparel
Lay's Partners with HUEMN to Create a Co-Branded Merchandise Capsule
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
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
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
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
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Fitness Support Apps
Reebok is Launching the Reebok Fitness App for All-Encompassing Support
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
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
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Mobile Convenience Apps
Kum & Go Unveils its New Mobile Shopping Platform and Rewards Program
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Engagement-Boosting Marketing Apps
LOCALACT Unveils the LOCALACT Mobile Marketing Application
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
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
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
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
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App