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Top 85 Mobile App Ideas in June

From Communal Workout Apps to Like-Minded Friend-Finding Apps

— June 24, 2017 — Tech
While many people have suggested that the increasingly reliance on cell phones has made consumers less social, the June 2017 mobile app trends reveal that apps can actually be a powerful way for people to connect.

One of the unique ways that people are bonding via their phones is through workout apps that bring together those with similar fitness goals. These apps not only build a sense of community, but they even help bring together individuals who can cheer each other on in real time. One example of a social fitness app is Gixo, which allows users to set up virtual group workouts anytime. Gymder is another such app that users a Tinder-style interface to help each user find a workout buddy.

Whether the connection is taken offline or stays virtual, the June 2017 mobile app trends make clear that apps can be instrumental in connecting consumers.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
84
Remote Worker Communication Apps
Remote Worker Communication Apps
The 'Workparty' Desktop Communication App is for Remote Teams
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83
Inquisitive News Apps
Inquisitive News Apps
'Melee' Asks Users One Question Daily Based on the Top News Story
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82
Topic Discussion Social Platforms
Topic Discussion Social Platforms
The 'Swolk' App Lets Users Talk About Locations and More
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81
Customizable Navigation Apps
Customizable Navigation Apps
Google Navigation App 'Waze' Lets Users Record Their Own Voice
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80
Self-Narrated GPS Apps
Self-Narrated GPS Apps
Users Can Enter Their Own Voices Into Commonly Used Waze Routes
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79
Match Control Dating Apps
Match Control Dating Apps
The 'MeetLovelyPeople' Single Dating App is Designed for Londoners
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78
Federal Trial Apps
Federal Trial Apps
Malawi Will Become the First Country to Implement the Open Trial App
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77
College Student Study Apps
College Student Study Apps
The 'Peep' App Eliminates Distractions to Help Users Concentrate
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76
Ringtone-Replacing App Payouts
Ringtone-Replacing App Payouts
The PayTunes App Replaces Ringtones With Advertisements
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75
Like-Minded Friend-Finding Apps
Like-Minded Friend-Finding Apps
Heyo! Makes It Easy for New Transplants to Make Friends Nearby
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74
All-Encompassing Encryption Apps
All-Encompassing Encryption Apps
The Cipherboard App Encrypts Any Message Sent on an iOS Device
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73
Location-Sharing Directional Apps
Location-Sharing Directional Apps
The Google Maps Location Update Aims to Ease Social Interactions
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72
Location-Based History Apps
Location-Based History Apps
The Urban Archive App Educates Users About New York City's Past
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71
Secure Syrian Communication Apps
Secure Syrian Communication Apps
The FreeCom App Brings Internet Communication to Disaster Zones
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70
On-Demand Big Rig Apps
On-Demand Big Rig Apps
Uber Freight Brings the Demand Economy to Truckers
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69
Automated Automotive Recognition Apps
Automated Automotive Recognition Apps
Blippar Car Recognition Spots Cars by Make and Model
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68
Interest-Based Social Apps
Interest-Based Social Apps
The Lohalo App Connects Users Based on Shared Interests
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67
Ad Content Purchasing Apps
Ad Content Purchasing Apps
Soundpays Lets Users Easily Purchase The Products in Digital Ads
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66
Attentive Parking Apps
Attentive Parking Apps
The SpotAngels App Notifies Users When They're About to Be Ticketed
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65
National Park Geofilters
National Park Geofilters
The Parks Canada App Unlocks Hidden Filters at Various Locations
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64
Sneaky Travel Site Apps
Sneaky Travel Site Apps
The Skiplagged App Lets You Book Hidden City Flights from Your Phone
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63
Real-Time Translation Apps
Real-Time Translation Apps
Hostelworld's App Now Includes a 'Speak the World' Feature
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62
Auditory Car Feedback Apps
Auditory Car Feedback Apps
The AudioHound App Can Hear Mechanical Health Problems Inside Vehicles
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61
Study Reminder Education Apps
Study Reminder Education Apps
The 'Skoolbee' Studying App Reinforces Educational Efforts
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60
Free-From Shopping Apps
Free-From Shopping Apps
Tesco and Spoon Guru are Teaming Up to Assist Consumers with Special Diets
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59
Refugee Aid Apps
Refugee Aid Apps
RefAid Refugee Aid App Connects Refugees with Essential Services
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58
Mobile Home Security Systems
Mobile Home Security Systems
Lowe's 'Iris' Lets Users Monitor Their Home with a Smartphone
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57
Anti-Alcoholic Spending Apps
Anti-Alcoholic Spending Apps
DrnkPay Keeps Users from Impulse Spending After Drinking
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56
Personal Taxation Finance Apps
Personal Taxation Finance Apps
The 'Looma' Money-Saving App Saves a Percentage of Your Purchases
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55
Diabetes Wellness Apps
Diabetes Wellness Apps
KingFit is a Diabetes Education and Management Startup and Mobile App
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54
Gut Health-Tracking Apps
Gut Health-Tracking Apps
The 'Plop' App Charts Crohn's Disease Symptoms
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53
Collaborative Dating Apps
Collaborative Dating Apps
The 'Wingman' Dating App That Lets Friends Pick Dates for Users
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52
Partner-Finding Pregnancy Apps
Partner-Finding Pregnancy Apps
The Just A Baby App is for Adults Seeking Donors and Partners
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51
Standalone Pizza Delivery Apps
Standalone Pizza Delivery Apps
The Houdini Pizza Laboratory App is Integrated with Apple Pay
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50
Campsite-Finding Apps
Campsite-Finding Apps
The 'Tentrr' App Finds Camping Campsites for the Perfect Trip
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49
Pay-For-Use Data Apps
Pay-For-Use Data Apps
Earn Talktime Provides Pays Users Through a Variety of Different Functions
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48
Custom Parenting Advice Apps
Custom Parenting Advice Apps
The 'Kato' App Provides Real-Time Advice for Parents
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47
AI Speech Improvement Apps
AI Speech Improvement Apps
'Orai' Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Public Speaking
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46
Gamified Parental Controls
Gamified Parental Controls
The Marshmallow App Helps Reduce Kids' Technology Use
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45
Ad-Watching Coupon Apps
Ad-Watching Coupon Apps
The MyAds App Allows Users to Receive Money When Watching Advertisements
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44
Fictional Food Identifiers
Fictional Food Identifiers
The Not Hotdog App Was Created to Promote HBO's 'Silicon Valley'
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43
Anonymous Location-Sharing Apps
Anonymous Location-Sharing Apps
The Peek:To App Allows Users to Anonymously Upload With No Filters
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42
Local Travel Insider Apps
Local Travel Insider Apps
'Insiders4U' is a New Travel App to Connect with Local Insiders
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41
Prescription-Testing Apps
Prescription-Testing Apps
Warby Parker's 'Prescription Check' Lets Users Check Their Eyes at Home
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40
Kid-Friendly Digital Debit Cards
Kid-Friendly Digital Debit Cards
The Current Student Account Lets Mom and Dad Monitor Spending
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39
Disappearing Voice Message Apps
Disappearing Voice Message Apps
The 'Utter' Voice Chat App Sends and Deletes Voice Messages
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38
Pickpocket-Proof Apps
Pickpocket-Proof Apps
The Pocket Sense App Sounds an Alarm When Your Phone is Lifted by a Thief
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37
Password-Free Authentication Apps
Password-Free Authentication Apps
'Authentiq' Creates a Verified ID More Secure Than Passwords
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36
Color-Identifying Apps
Color-Identifying Apps
Cone is a Color Picker App to Help You Detect Pantone Colors in Real Life
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35
Backup Moral Compass Apps
Backup Moral Compass Apps
Nudge for Change Shows You Which Businesses Align with Your Morals
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34
Machine-Learning Mapping Apps
Machine-Learning Mapping Apps
The 'Hoverpin' Map Exploration App Exposes Travelers to Hidden Gems
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33
Resume-Free Job Apps
Resume-Free Job Apps
The 'Workifyme' Web App Lets Users Apply for Jobs Online without a Resume
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32
Community Update Apps
Community Update Apps
The Spiral App Lets Users Post About Various Topics
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31
Seamless Donation Apps
Seamless Donation Apps
The 'Give One' Donation Platform Makes It Easier to Donate to Charity
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30
Anti-Noise Group Chat Apps
Anti-Noise Group Chat Apps
The 'Loop' Group Messaging App Enables Better Control Over Chats
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29
Social Photo Framing Apps
Social Photo Framing Apps
The 'Framafoto' Custom Framing App Creates Artwork with Social Photos
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28
Location-Based Personal Safety Apps
Location-Based Personal Safety Apps
The Companion App Ensures the Safety of Travelers
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27
Communication-Centric Dating Apps
Communication-Centric Dating Apps
'Appetence' Reveals Faces of Matches After Lengthy Conversations
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26
Insurance Advisor Apps
Insurance Advisor Apps
Finaeo Puts Client Management to the Forefront with a Smart Mobile Engine
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25
Food-Assessing Imaging Apps
Food-Assessing Imaging Apps
The ImpactVision App Uses Hyperspectral Images to Fight Food Waste
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24
Food Recognition Apps
Food Recognition Apps
The Pinterest Lens Feature Recognizes Dishes and Offers Up Recipes
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23
Feminist Virtual Reality Apps
Feminist Virtual Reality Apps
'The Whole Story Project' Immortalizes Famous Historical Women
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22
Daily Habit-Forming Apps
Daily Habit-Forming Apps
The 'EverydayCheck' Platform Gets Users to Form New Habits with Ease
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21
Gamified Job-Seeking Apps
Gamified Job-Seeking Apps
JobFlare is an App for Finding a Job That Challenges One's Brainpower
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20
Personalized Shopping Apps
Personalized Shopping Apps
The 'Savitude' Shopping App Picks Clothes That Fit Various Body Types
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19
Children's Cooking Apps
Children's Cooking Apps
This Educational Cooking App For Kids Promotes Healthy Eating Habits
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18
Rewarding Mobile Payment Apps
Rewarding Mobile Payment Apps
'CrayPay' Provides Cash Back to Users with Each Purchase
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17
Centralized Employee Communication Apps
Centralized Employee Communication Apps
The Crew App Enhances Communication for Mobile Workers
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16
Analog Film-Digitizing Apps
Analog Film-Digitizing Apps
This Negative Film Scanner Saves Old Photos to Smartphones
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15
AR Climate Change Apps
AR Climate Change Apps
'After Ice' Uses Augmented Reality to Illustrate Rising Sea Levels
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14
Decision-Making Assistant Apps
Decision-Making Assistant Apps
The 'Letsdecide' App is for Better Personal Decision Making
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13
Automatic Design-Coding Apps
Automatic Design-Coding Apps
Pix2Code Uses Artificial Intelligence to Transform Mockups Into Code
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12
Free Data-Earning Apps
Free Data-Earning Apps
Gigato is an App That Provides Free, Unrestricted Internet Data For Users
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11
Communal Workout Apps
Communal Workout Apps
Gixo Connects Users to Create Group Workout Sessions Anywhere
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10
Workout Buddy Finding Apps
Workout Buddy Finding Apps
The Gymder App Seeks to Help People Enhance Their Health
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9
Collaborative Social Travel Apps
Collaborative Social Travel Apps
'Triphaven' Enables Users to Plan the Perfect Trip
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8
Virtual Band App Collaborations
Virtual Band App Collaborations
Gorillaz Has Partnered with Deutsche Telekom for a Promotional App
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7
Pixelated Dating Apps
Pixelated Dating Apps
The Vibes Dating App Hides Users' Looks in Order to Stoke Real Conversation
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6
Spinner Toy Apps
Spinner Toy Apps
This Ketchapp Application is Like a Digital Finger Spinner Toy
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5
Cosmetics-Removing Apps
Cosmetics-Removing Apps
The MakeApp App Digitally Applies and Removes Makeup from Photos
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4
Anti-Social Media Apps
Anti-Social Media Apps
Minutiae is an App That Helps You Record Life's Ordinary Moments
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3
Personal Plant Assistant Apps
Personal Plant Assistant Apps
'Grovio' Plant Assistant Alerts You When Your Plant Needs More Care
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2
Photographer Networking Apps
Photographer Networking Apps
The 'Beau' App Connects Models and Photographers in the Industry
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1
Car Recognition Apps
Car Recognition Apps
Blippar’s Vehicle Recognition App Uses AI to Identify Car Makes and Models
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