5 Trending Web App Ideas In 2019

As of 2019, there are 3.2 billion smartphone users, nearly half of the world population. People can now access a variety of utilities. Considering that software development is one of the most profitable businesses, people are looking for unique web app ideas to grab a piece of the pie. 

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In this article, we will take you through some of the most trending web app ideas.

On-demand delivery App

On-demand services were a once luxurious benefit for the higher class in the world. However, now it comes in handy for everyone who has a smartphone that can connect to the Internet. With nowadays fast-paced evolution of information technology, people are coming for faster, simpler and more convenient services, making on-demand service a lucrative business and one of the best web app ideas

\"webSome successful apps: Uber, Doordash, Grubhub, Postmates

One of the pioneers is Uber. Being the first to enter the ride-sharing business, Uber addressed the burning issue that most customers face with traditional taxis: lack of safety guarantee. Uber offers its customers not only the benefit of having their drivers\’ data, but also a cheaper price.

Uber has no difficulties in attracting employees thanks to its flexible working hours. With the star rating system, drivers can also gain somewhat of a reputation with potential customers. According to a recent report, Uber now has 3 million drivers worldwide.

Uber’s revenue is over 3,8 billion USD in 2019 with more than 100 million worldwide users.

Social media App

Social media apps, also known as addictive apps, have been blooming for the past decade. They tackle the higher levels of the hierarchy of human needs when people nowadays are adequately provided with physiological needs. Data shows how we are addicted to these apps:

  • 2 billion users worldwide
  • 500 million tweets sent every day
  • 700 million images uploaded on Instagram every day.
  • 300 hours of video uploaded per minute on Youtube.

Some successful apps: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Zalo (Vietnam), Line (Japan), Kakaotalk (Korea)

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Fb: in 2016 their revenue was £27.6 billion, whereas, fast forward to the end of 2018 and their revenue had doubled to $55.8 billion. Facebook is considered the easiest platform among its competitors including Instagram and Twitter. Its features range from the news feed, mess, voice and video calls, the ability to like, follow, subscribe, Marketplace and more and they are easy to use as well. This explains why FB has users of all ages and sexes. 

Travel App

It is undeniable that travel apps have made our lives much easier than it used to be. A trip no longer takes you days of preparing since some people come up with some web app ideas to help you with it. There are apps to help you from packing (eg: Packing Pro), flight and hotel booking (eg: Skyscanner, Airbnb) to flight tracking (eg: App in the air) and more convenient services during the trip: translating, mapping, etc. Some apps don’t even require an Internet connection! 

Some successful apps: Airbnb, Kiwi.com, PackPoint, Googlemap

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Airbnb is known as one of the most successful travel apps. It has attracted 62,000,000 guests and USD 30 billion valuations by investors. And it did not happen for no reason. Firstly, its open platform: Everyone can join, which results in a diversity of location and forms of accommodation (houses, condos, apartments, castles, houseboats, tree houses, barns, mansions, caves). Secondly, thanks to the free market, Airbnb offers a much lower price than ordinary hotels/hostels. Since it holds no physical real estate, there is no need to worry about balancing rent prices. The suppliers will do the job themselves.

Chatbot App

The chatbot is one of the most popular web app ideas because it helps companies do repetitive tasks with less cost while increasing their effectiveness. Customers always have problems and they can go crazy within seconds if you fail to answer them. That’s why chatbot apps were invented so that we can be available 24/7 for our customers. By doing this, businesses can also collect their customers’ insights so that they can improve their products/services. 

Some successful apps: Botsify, LivePerson, Reply.ai

\"webThe chatbot is not only for businesses to deal with their customers but also for entertainment purposes. Sometimes, people just need someone (or should I say something?) to talk with or ask for advice. With the development of Artificial Intelligence, people can hardly tell whether they are talking with a real human being or not. 

Some successful apps: Hipmunk, Whole Foods, BabyCentre UK

Augmented Reality App

These apps will turn your imagination into reality. You can start to decorate your own house even if you haven’t got one, or see how you look when you are 80 years old. These web app ideas aim at opening numerous possibilities for users to try before making decisions, but they are far more than just entertaining apps. Many companies are using these apps to help their customers visualize their options, increasing their chances of using the products/services.

One successful example is Pokemon GO. This game took the world by storm. In the first 82 days, it had approximately 550 million downloads and $470 million in total gross revenues. It targets the right customers to leverage a game/cartoon character. The data shows that more than 80% of players play Pokemon games within the last 3 months before the game is released. 

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Its wild success also came from its smart Monetization Strategy. In Pokemon GO, there are PokeStops to attract Pokemon. Pokemon GO offers “Lure” Module for 30 minutes of Pokemon attraction, which stores can purchase to make their location a place for player gathering. Many companies benefit from the “Lure” Module, claiming that their revenue raises significantly.

SUMMARIZE

Web app ideas are varied and diverse, but the secret for their success does not only come from the ideas itself but also come from many other factors. We hope this article will help you understand more about trending app ideas and the reasons behind their success. If you have something in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us, our team is always ready to make your ideas work. You can share with us at contact@agiletech.vn or (+84) 936 281 059.