With brands increasingly understanding the broad reach that apps are able to give them in engaging consumers and their customer base, branded app innovations are on the rise.
The bareMinerals brand is seeking to help consumers with a problem that countless makeup wearers have come across – matching foundation to skin tones. It recently released the bareMinerals app, which allows consumers to get custom-blended shades that the app determines via scanning the user's face at five different points. The user of the app can then purchase their own personalized shade of bareMineral's Made-2-Fit Fresh Faced Foundation.
McDonald's recently partnered with the UberEATS app to launch its own delivery service. The fast food brand now features some of its most popular menu items on the UberEATS app, ensuring that fast food lovers don't need to leave their homes in order to purchase the company's products.
18 Branded App Innovations
From Foundation-Matching Apps to Fast Food Delivery App Collaborations:
Mishal Omar — Jul 13, 2017 — Tech
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AR Furniture Apps
IKEA and Apple are Introducing New Tools for Previewing Home Decor Items
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Co-Working Wellness Apps
Office Rental Space Provider WeWork Launched a Fitness-Focused App
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Foundation Matchmaking Apps
bareMinerals Created a Useful App That Takes Out Some of the Guesswork
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Fried Chicken Smartphones
Huawei's Kentucky Fried Chicken Phone Comes with Branded Apps
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Social Media Color Palettes
The Colorkuler Color Palette Tool Analyzes Your Instagram Aesthetic
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AR Shopping Apps
Fashion Retailer YOOX Now Lets Users Try On Accessories with the Lumyer App
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On-Demand Fast Food Deliveries
UberEATS is Now Offering a McDonald's Delivery Service
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VR British Broadcaster Apps
The BBC Taster VR App is a Repository for the Broadcaster's VR Content
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Food Recognition Apps
The Pinterest Lens Feature Recognizes Dishes and Offers Up Recipes
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Ice Cream Delivery Services
Baskin-Robbins Will Now Deliver Through a Service Called DoorDash
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Eyebrow Loyalty Apps
Wow Brows Lets Users Collect Loyalty Points When Getting Their Brows Done
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Prescription-Testing Apps
Warby Parker's 'Prescription Check' Lets Users Check Their Eyes at Home
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Real-Time Translation Apps
Hostelworld's App Now Includes a 'Speak the World' Feature
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Mixed Reality Recruitment Apps
Jaguar Land Rover is Using the Gorillaz App to Recruit Engineers
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Athletic Health Apps
Adidas' 'ALL DAY' Provides Daily Challenges for Mind and Body Health
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Premium Department Store Apps
The Rustan's FSP App Lets Users Earn Points for Scanning Merchandise
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Sandwich-Sourcing Apps
The 'McDonald's McRib Finder' Helps Consumers Locate the Sandwich
Related Ideas
Personal Shopping Apps
Aritzia's New App Delivers Boutique Shopping to Your Smartphone
Fresh Grocery Delivery Partnerships
FreshDirect and Uber Eats Teamed Up to Offer Produce and More
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Amorepacific Introduces a ChatGPT-Based Shopping App
AR-Powered Makeup Experiences
NYX Professional Makeup Beauty Bestie 2.0 is Available on Snapchat
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Accessible Makeup Palettes
Shine Foundation and Cheekbone Beauty are Filling a Beauty Industry Gap
Gamified Shade-Matching Activations
Rare Beauty and Sephora Launched the True to Myself Match Up
Streamlined Private Jet Apps
Elevate Jet Debuts a Mobile Application to Simplify Booking
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Spatial Computing Beauty Apps
The Laura Mercier App for Apple Vision Pro is Immersive
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Verified Condiment Delivery Campaigns
Kraft Heinz and Uber Eats Partnered for Heinz Verified
Canadian Beauty Brand Locators
North Finder Offers a New Way to Discover Canadian Beauty Brands
Food Transparency Apps
WISEcode Positions Its App as a Powerful Tool in the Food Industry
Healthcare Management Retailer Apps
The CVS Health App Puts More Control in the Customer's Hands
Data-Driven Everyday Health Apps
The 'Bloom' Health App Offers Insights Based on Health Data
Geo-Targeted Beauty Campaigns
It's a 10 Haircare Engages Uber Riders Going to Ulta & Sally Beauty
QSR Employee Support Apps
Blink and McDonald's Partnered to Support Crew Members
Mobile Beauty Supply Pop-Ups
Sally Beauty Enters into a Collaboration with DoorDash in NYC
AI-Powered Foundation Finders
Mary Kay's AI Foundation Finder Provides Personalized Suggestions
AI-Powered Nutrition Tracking Tools
Bevel Enhances Its Platform with Artificial Intelligence
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps
FROME Launched with a List of L.A Food Location Partnerships
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
AI Shopping Integrations
Sephora’s ChatGPT App Enables AI-Powered Product Discovery
AI-Powered Food Deliveries
Google Gemini and DoorDash Partnered for Food Orders
Hybrid Dating Apps
'When We First' Combines Elements of Online Dating with Offline Matchmaking
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
AI-Enabled Takeout Services
Uber Eats AI Tools Will Help Embellish Menus for Better Visuals
Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps
BeautyShelf Helps Users Discover Authentic Recommendations
Hybrid Health-Focused Apps
The Evidentree App Brings Together Modern Science and Natural Medicine
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Health-Focused Body Positivity Apps
Stories with Substance Collaborates with the UnderBelly
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
CPG-Focused Innovation Launchpads
Albertsons Companies is Running Its Innovation Launchpad
Fingerprint Application Tools
Real Techniques Introduces Finger-Mimicking Makeup Applicators
Social Commerce Integrations
Ulta Beauty Launches a Creator-Driven TikTok Shop
AI-Powered Cafe Menu Apps
This Starbucks ChatGPT App Helps with Drink Discovery
Dating App Running Clubs
The Tinder Solemates Challenge Sparks Connections in the Strava Community
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Beauty Supply Delivery Services
Uber Eats and Sally Beauty Launch a New Delivery Option
Coffeehouse Mini Apps
The Philz Coffee App Clip Lets Guests Get Service Without a Full Download
Membership-Based Beauty Apps
Beauty Pie Launched an Exclusive App for its Members on Pi Day
Same-Day Personal Care Deliveries
Instacart Joins Forces with Lush Cosmetics on Same-Day Delivery
Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps
To Better Health Debuts the BetterBites™ Nutrition App
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Hyper-Personalized Beauty Platforms
Kult App Transforms How Shoppers Find & Buy Products in India
Improved Fast-Food Delivery Platforms
McDonald's Announced a New Online Ordering Platform
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Ephemeral Photo-Sharing Apps
Instagram Instants App Introduces Single-View 24-Hour Photos
Expanded Personalized Nutrition Apps
MyFitnessPal Acquires Intent to Expand Its Services
AI-Powered Grocery Apps
Tre'dish's Transparent Pricing Offers Real-Time, Geo-Targeted Comparisons
Co-Branded Shopper App Partnerships
Grubhub and Instacart Partnered to Offer a Wider Selection
In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems
Châtaigne' Innovative Food Delivery Approach Uses WhatsApp
AI-Powered Beauty Discovery Platforms
MyLondonBeauty Debuts Mobile Applications & an AI Assistant
Custom Event Invitation Apps
Apple Invites Enables Users to Create Engaging Invitations
Loyalty-Focused Collaborative Initiatives
United Airlines and Instacart Join Forces
GenAI Makeup Marketing
MAC Cosmetics is Tapping into the Power of Adobe Firefly Services
Experience-Enhancing POS Retail Apps
MomentScience Reveals MomentApps
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Color-Matching Beauty Devices
The BoldHue Starter Kit Makes Persoanlized Foundation in Minutes
AI-Powered Foundation-Matching Platforms
Clarins Has Unveiled the AI Shade Finder
Health-Focused Product-Analyzing Apps
Yuka is a Health-Conscious App for Food & Cosmetic Produccts
Personalized Wine Retail Apps
Virgin Wines Launches Its Virgin Wines Mobile App
Personal Shopping Apps
Beamble is Redefining Luxury with On-Demand Personal Shopping
Social Shopping Integrations
The MONAT Tiktok Shop Strengthens the Direct Sales Business Model
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Nutritional Insight Apps
InsideTracker's Nutrition DeepDive Provides Actionable Analyses
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
AI-Powered Driving Apps
Driver Technologies Expands to the Android Automotive Operating System
Social-First Shade Match Campaigns
Erborian's Find Your Match Experience Launched on TikTok
Video-First Food Ordering Experiences
CookUnity Acquired flavrs to Enhance Its Meal Service
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Tech-Enhanced Content Platforms
Perfect Corp's YouCam App Suite Taps AI, AR & Agentic Innovation
Collaborative Beauty Deliveries
Ulta Beauty Partners with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery
White Label Delivery Partnerships
Toast Announces its New Expanded Partnership with UberEats
Car Race-Focused Mobile Apps
IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP Upgrade the Experience for Formula 1 Fans
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Expanded Tech Marketplaces
Best Buy Unveils a Digital Marketplace with New Possibilities
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Smart Meal Planning
Kitchen Savvy App Uses AI To Personalize Recipes And Save Time
Hybrid Bookstore Apps
Spotify Merged Physical and Digital Book Browsing in One App
Recipe Management Apps
Clean Plate Helps Users Discover Recipes By Ingredients And Preferences
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Customizable Baby Food Apps
Bébé Foodie Launched to Assist Parents in Making Informed Decisions
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Upgraded Airlines Mobile Apps
United Airlines Adds Connecting Flight-Centric Feature to Its App
In-Store Creator Commerce
Mac Cosmetics Turns Retail Employees into Live-Streaming Creators
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Integrated Wellness Apps
Dash Wellness Offers Fitness, Nutrition, and Mental Health in One App
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
AI-Powered Try-On Shopping Features
The 'Doppl' App Now Features a Discovery Feed
Cafe Discovery Apps
Coffee Map Helps Users Discover Local Coffee Shops And Specialty Cafes
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Nutrition Tracking Apps
VitAI Analyzes Meals To Track Nutrition And Personal Health Goals
AI Assistant Nutrition Apps
The 'Alma' App Lets Users Chat with the Platform for Insights
Skincare Delivery Shifts
Nuon Medical Reframes Skincare with Tech-Integrated Applicators
App Promotion Marketplaces
Boost Downloads And User Engagement With Indie App Santa’s App Features
Personalized AI-Driven Wellness Apps
UMeWorld Has Introduces the WellGenix™ Mobile App
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Delivery-Focused Mobile Apps
USPS Released a Dedicated Informed Delivery Mobile App
Video-Based Mystery Shopping Technologies
Blaze Pizza Partners with Reality Based Group
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Enhanced Accessible Phone Features
Apple Debuts Accessibility Nutrition Labels Tools and More
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
AI Nutrition Trackers
BiteByte Provides Instant Meal Tracking And Nutritional Analysis
Personalized Beauty Planners
Makeup Playbook Helps Create, Share, and Explore Beauty Routines
Food Delivery Solutions
'Food Delivery App Development Solutions' Help Businesses Launch Apps
Couples Engagement Apps
LovOn Strengthens Relationships With Daily Questions, Games, & Activities
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Mobile Banking Verification Applications
Bivial AG Launches a Mobile Authenticator App
Community-Led Grocery Initatives
CaringBridge and Instacart Unite to Enhance Delivery Services
Operations-Centric Beverage Programs
Fresh Blends Boasts Fresh Blends Cares and the FB Cares App
Mobile App Builders
AppBuzz Transforms Your Ecom Site into a Mobile App in 60 Seconds
Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps
Library Ideas Has Partnered with Blinkist to Enhance Access
Mobile Revenue Management Apps
Ambition Launches a Mobile App For Real-Time Sales Coaching
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
The Mamas & Papas App Offers Support and Inspiration for Parents
Weight Management App Integration
FuturHealth Incorporates Apple Fitness+ for Free on Its Platform
Food Delivery Platforms
Food Devilery App Development Builds Smart Secure Food Ordering Platforms
Nutrient Tracking Apps
Cal Mind Analyzes Food Nutrients Through Photos and Long-Term Trends
Web Badge Creators
Badge My App Lets Users Design Custom Website Badges Quickly And Free
Skincare Tracking Apps
Routina Skincare Helps Users Build Consistent Skincare Habits Effectively
Developer Portfolio Hubs
App Showcase Lets You Share Mobile Apps, Stats, and Revenue Publicly
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Updated Fertility App Features
Berry Fertility Launches a Revamped App Amid a Jump in Egg Freezing
Simplified Connection Apps
Bumpd Simplifies Networking Through Seamless, Spontaneous Encounters
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint
Birthday Management Apps
BN Provides Reminders, Gift Suggestions, And Birthday Planning Tools