
Remember the times when one would jokingly say, “I wish there was an app for that”? We suppose people took it too seriously. Now, these are the times when one would say “There is an app for that!”.
Mobile apps have become an inseparable part of our lives. You might be hearing about new apps every day. Yet, there are some best app ideas that are either just ideas or not been implemented at all.
If there is still no app for something, there will be soon. And if someone doesn’t make it, you can create an app yourself! All you need is some passion and a reliable mobile app development company.
You must have heard it a million times already that the future is mobile. Do you know which other number is in millions? The number of smartphone users in Canada. There were over 26 million smartphone users in 2019 in Canada. This number is set to reach 30.4 million in 2023.
Source: Statista
The global numbers won’t fail to surprise you either. There were 2.9 billion smartphone users worldwide in 2019 and this number is projected to increase to 3.8 billion in 2021.
Smartphone users spend most of their smartphone-use time on mobile apps. Mobile apps that make money are huge business now. In fact, in 2018, global mobile app revenues amounted to over 365 billion U.S. dollars. In 2019, it was $462.5 billion, which is more than estimated. In 2023, mobile apps are projected to generate more than 935 billion U.S. dollars in revenues via paid downloads and in-app advertising.
Source: Statista
There is no limit to the number of creative app ideas that one could come up with. We decided to tell you about 30 of the best app ideas that can make money. Go on read them…thank us later.
Best App Ideas That Could Change The World
#1. Custom-cake ordering app
Cake ordering apps are not that unusual but most of them do not have a good interface. Further, there is rarely an option to order customized cakes. Bakers are known for their creative custom cakes or home bakers who need to get a digital platform for their business might find this a great mobile app idea.
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Features
- Login in
- Select weight and flavor of cake
- Select shape, design, color, message on the cake
- Upload image of desired cake design
- Payment integration
#2. Decorating app
Second, on the list of best mobile ideas, is the decorating app. The holiday season is here. Every year people forget to buy some decorative items or the item they want runs out of stock. A mobile app that lets users rent, buy, and sell decorative items can ease things up. You can also include a feature where users can hire decorators for their event. You can make money with apps like this by monetizing the app properly.
Features
- Search decorative items
- Buy or rent the decorative items
- Create a sellers account
- Hire decorators
- Decorating tips
#3. Find flexible work app
The gig economy is in trend and many people are turning toward it. What people need is a platform that connects freelancers to employers who need such workers. An app to find flexible work is a great idea in such cases. In fact, it can be considered one of the unique mobile app ideas for students and other people who need side jobs to earn a little extra.
Features
- Create a profile (job poster or seeker)
- Post job requirement
- Search job according to skills
- Work time management
- Payment integration
#4. App for baby’s daily needs
Parenthood is always difficult. It is probably the most difficult in the initial period when they are new and the child is small. Managing work-life and taking care of a baby together is a challenge for every parent. Some parents might not get a chance to buy supplies for the baby due to their schedule. This is the perfect app idea for such parents. Parents can easily order supplies like baby food, diapers, creams, medicines using such an app.
Features
- Search for baby supplies according to brand, products.
- Set filters like price, ratings, etc
- Set delivery address
- Share and receive parenting tips
#5. Book recommendation app
We need to have new app ideas for the avid readers in the world. Very few people read books and fewer read the genre you like the most. Who do you ask for a recommendation? Online suggestions might not be the best way to go. A platform for readers to share their views and recommendations is a paradise for readers (obviously, after a library). If you’re looking for new mobile app ideas to make money, you can also add a feature of selling second-hand books.
Features
- Create a profile with preferred book genres
- Add a list of books (already read and yet to read)
- Share reviews and recommendations
- Ask for suggestions
- Buy or sell second-hand books
- Chat with other users
#6. App to find the nearest utility place
We can’t stress enough about the usefulness of this utility app. Whenever anyone travels to a new place or takes a new route, they face some small yet significant inconveniences. Suppose someone is driving on a highway and needs to use a restroom or fuel. They can see the route using GPS but what about public restrooms and gas stations? An app that can inform the users about the nearest utility place can come as a blessing. This is one of the innovative app ideas for startups.
Features
- Add destination
- Search for a gas station or restrooms
- Find a route with less number of tolls
#7. Trip planning and budgeting app
Trips are fun but planning them is not. What if there is an app that can do the hard work for you? From where the trip should start to where it should end and everything in between. You can either as a local guide about the hotels, site seeing, transport, restaurant and have a chance of getting cheated on or you can have a reliable app for it. In fact, you can also decide on a budget and the app will plan the trip accordingly. We have developed a similar expense tracker app that lets the user keep tabs on the expenses they make.
Features
- Create a profile
- Select locations of the trip
- Choose a range of the budget
- Select preferences (stay, transport, cuisine)
- Track expenses
#8. Animal (Pet) Matrimony App
Tinder for pets? Might sound strange to some and thrilling to others. The thing about partners is that everyone needs one, whether it is a human or an animal. When you have a pet at your place, it becomes your responsibility to find a healthy partner for them to mate with. Coming up with app ideas is not difficult when you can find a problem to solve in your own house. Pet matrimony or pet dating apps are meant just for that.
Features
- Create a profile with all details
- Set preferences according to species, age, etc
- Search pet partner
- Chat with the other pet’s owner
#9. Food donation app
This one is our favorite among the best app ideas on the list. With a growing population, we cannot afford to waste any more food or resources. Yet, a lot of people throw away leftover fresh food after an event or even regular meals. Restaurants, hotels, food stores, and weddings throw away a ton of food frequently. Simple yet unique app ideas like a food donation app can help curb this problem. It is a platform to connect the food donors and organizations that collect food for needy. NGOs or government organizations can make such apps to fight world hunger.
Features
- Register as a donor
- Setting a pickup location
- Selecting the type of food
- Putting the amount of food
- Mentioning expiry or best before dates (in case of stores)
#10. Seasonal food app
If you’re looking for unique ideas for apps for fitness freaks, this one is for you. People are becoming health conscious. Everyone wants to consume farm-fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables. It is also reasonable as this product has the least or no amount of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The users just need to put their location and time of the year to find out about the local seasonal products.
Features
- Provide information and recipes
- Search seasonal produce
- Find out freshness according to season
- Set shopping reminders
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