The Rise of Canadian Mobile Apps: More are Available on Both iOS and Android than Apps Globally

Take a visit to the website 42matters.com and it reveals a surprising stat about Canadian mobile apps: that 55% of Canadian mobile apps are available both on iOS and Android, whereas globally, only 31% of mobile apps are available on both operating systems. This shows just how powerful the demand is for app development in Canada. Startups, well established companies and organisations are all investing in app development.

Using an app is much handier than looking for what you want on a desktop browser or even using a mobile-friendly website. Apps load fast. They make good use of existing features of the mobile devices, such as cameras, to provide functionality and practicality, and generally to offer a better user experience. Good apps have a user-friendly interface, customer support options, cybersecurity considerations and intuitive design, and don't drain the user's battery.

Of course, apps are in. The explosion of mobile phone usages means that businesses and organizations in a vast range of areas have developed apps. Below is a look at some of the most popular types of apps you can download onto your smart device.

Gaming

As you may or may not have imagined, gaming apps are the most popular types of app to download. "Players Unknown Battlegrounds," "Call of Duty Mobile" and "Pokémon Go!" are just a few apps that have seen massive success on smart devices.

However, there is one genre within gaming itself that is especially huge when it comes to apps: casino gaming. Casino apps offer a great variety of games and allow players to game while they're on the move, rather than make them sit behind a desktop computer for their gaming. The transactions are quick and easy, and casinos make security a priority so that customers can feel safe while gaming on the app.

News

When it comes to straightforward apps, news apps are as simple as it comes. They present the user with news and information in a layout that makes it easy for them to navigate the items they're interested in. A lot of apps are optimised to give the users information based on the location and interests they define. Google News, News Break and Flipboard are all popular news apps and are free to use, though on some you may have to pay for some stories.

Business

Just as they've made our lifestyles easier, apps have made business much easier as well. Business apps are immensely popular. They're almost as popular as gaming apps, actually, and are designed to making run a business and keeping its operations flowing smoothly.

As you can imagine, there are heaps of business apps out there, depending on the purpose. Common purposes of business apps including communications, invoicing, networking, employment and hiring. Linkedin, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace and Trello are all excellent apps for business purposes.

Entertainment

On the flipside of business and professional lifestyle are leisure and entertainment. People love entertainment apps. They love watching short video clips. They love watching TV series and movies. They love taking part in discussions. Entertainment apps in some form or other have caught the attention of most people around the world. Netflix, Amazon Prime, TikTok, Twitch and Reddit are examples of highly popular entertainment apps.

Fitness

Fitness apps help people with their exercise program and lifestyle-related behaviours. On fitness apps is possible to set goals, try new workouts, join a community, keep motivated and more. Ultimately, these apps support the user in sticking to a healthy exercise routine. It's possible to sync some apps with wearable technology. One of the most popular fitness apps is My Fitness Pal. Other good ones include Nike Training Club, JeFit and Gymshark Training.

Finance

Finance apps have become more popular because of their versatility and because they help people to feel more in control of their finances. This is because they can use finance apps to pay bills, track costs and spending, and to invest. There are a variety of finance apps, including banking apps, asset management apps, mobile payment apps and personal finance ones. They're easy to use and lend themselves to a wide variety of services, a big factor in their increase in popularity.

Travel

Travel apps have made travel more accessible and taken some of the head aches out of travel planning. Now it's possible for users to find a place to stay, book it and pay for it all on the same app. Some travel apps also offer tips on what to eat and where, transport or on things to see and do in the travel destination. Thanks to apps, the user experience has improved immensely when it comes to organizing travel and using travel services.

Apps have been a game changer and have it made easier to get things done in so many different aspects of people's lives. Other popular types of app include lifestyle apps, social media, education, and grocery and food delivery apps.