App Research

The apps I researched were:

Ibotta

https://ibotta.com/

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As I searched for apps similar to my concept, I ran across a website called “Trash Backwards.”

They share a similar concept, however, I didn’t find the website to be user friendly in regards to pointing me in the direction of their mobile app nor was I able to find the app for them on the Google Play store although they said they were in the process of developing it.

In the section of their website, entitled, “Our Story”, here is what they had to say about their company and their initiative:

“We’ve set about finding a way to address the problem at its root, not just for our local community, but for our shared global community. How could we stop the flow of trash from our hands to our landfills and incinerators, and along the way unintentionally to the oceans?

Trash Backwards is our answer. We publish original content aimed at helping people rethink their old stuff, finding new ways, to refuse, reduce, and reuse what’s already in existence so that less virgin material needs to be consumed for production of new stuff. We have also developed a database of rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle solutions from around the world, and we’re developing a web tool and mobile app to share this resource widely.”

The last known update for their app was May 7, 2013 and from the looks of it, their app is just a feature on the site that allows for you to search for your items quicker, not an actual mobile app.

It features the following buttons: Reuse It, Get Rid of It, Make It, Fix It.

2. The second app that I found similar to my concept was the “Creating Change App.”

Last known, they were waiting to receive funds of $17,000 from their Kickstarter for “the development of the original content that will be available: beautifully photographed, thorough tutorials both written and high quality video. Our Kickstarter project will allow us to make this app available on both iPhone and android platforms and bring Create Change to you!”

Here’s how they describe the use of their app:

“Simply search the Create Change app for your no-longer-necessary items (for example: bottle caps, bike tires, ripped shower curtain, and dryer lint) you will instantly see results featuring creative way how you can repurpose the items instead of throwing them away. The Create Change tutorials will walk you through the steps. Browse the beautifully photographed galleries by choosing a category on the home page an be inspired to create change.”

Unfortunately, it seems as though the project was abandoned and their funding was unsuccessful as they were unable to reach their goal on August 29, 2012.

3. The third app I found was CORA. It was too was a concept hoping to come alive through crowdfunding. “Today is the first day of the CORA crowdfunding campaign, and the project has already gathered over $1,000 in pledges from 15 supporters. Stop by the blog at www.teamcora.com to follow the progress of the mobile app and sign up for the private beta. There you can also join the conversation and discover new ideals to help you reduce, reuse, gift, repurpose or recycle your everyday stuff.

The following is how it was proposed to work:

“After downloading the app, simply type in any item that you no longer need, and choose its next life. The new CORA app will enable you to find neighbors who need your stuff, as well as businesses that want it (and may even pay you for it.)

Overall, it seems as though most of what I found was conceptual ideas, no actual working apps. 

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Gabi's app suggestion in a previous class is similar to this app that I found during my research:


Twindog, the first application that both dogs and dog owners love equally! Give your dog an exciting opportunity to make new friends near you. Chat, share photos and meet other dog lovers in your area.Swipe left to ignore and right to like and get instant matches!

Radiolab App Research

This app is a companion app for the Radiolab podcast. It allows you to access all episodes and scripts without using a 3rd party radio app, you can save the apps as well so you're not reliant on data or wifi, lets your record yourself reading credits which they actually use, and it's just beautifully designed. You scroll upward to access the different sections of the app.

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Apply Gamer: The number 1 Video Game News app, personalized with hundreds of news sources in a simple, sleek interface optimized for smartphones, tablets and wearables. It doesn’t matter what your platform of choice is, whether it's next-gen console, PC or mobile – Appy Gamer has your gaming news covered!

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Stranger Danger: Stranger Danger is designed to be a quick and effective method to alert friends or family of a possible situation where you may need help. 

In the instance of an emergency, you just click the emergency message button and in seconds you can record a message when there just isn't time to type something out. 

Stranger Danger will then voice message to your loved ones alerting them of the situation, while providing them with important GPS information. If you don;t have cellular data or wifi, you can send an SMS containing the GPS data and a brief message.

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Pet Sitter: What’s better than a kennel while you’re away? It’s probably not a dog hotel or a friend who checks on the dog a few times a day. It’s a stay in a real home with one of our friendly, trusted sitters. 

DogVacay connects dog owners and pet parents with more than 25,000 dog sitters who have five-star ratings and are part of our community across the U.S. and Canada. Each reservation includes premium pet insurance, 24/7 customer support as well as daily updates (photo or video).

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Montana Colors App

app primarily used to shop for Montana products. Provides a preview at how the product paints, and lets you choose any color using an eyedropper tool.

FontBook

Fontbook is a typography app used to identify any font created, and buy and purchase downloadable fonts via your phone.

Digg

Digg is a new app that gives you written articles and links to other social media apps like YouTube, that have video, or image content. There are different categories.