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
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Virtual Video Call Makeup
Microsoft Teams Video Calls Now Offer Maybelline Virtual Makeup
Snack-Inspired Fashion Collabs
7-Eleven is Dropping Collaborations with Fan-Favorite Brands
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Cosmetic Delivery Services
DoorDash, Sally Beauty and Mac Cosmetics Unite for New Delivery Options
Digital-First Beauty Brands
Bakeup Explores the Blurred Lines Between Real Life & the Metaverse
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
AI-Powered Shopping Apps
Shoptrue Curates Personalized Fashion Picks with Artificial Intelligence
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Personalized Skin Care Apps
Revea Recently Launched Its Cutting-Edge Mobile App
AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
Grocery Delivery Clothing Collections
Instacart Taps Designer Anwar Carrot to Release New Apparel
Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
Authentic Beauty Activations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Authentically Connects with Gen Z on BeReal
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Interactive Gamified Restaurant Apps
The 'BAOverse' App Was Created in Collaboration with HATO
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Anniversary App-Focused Apparel
Grab Releases a Nostalgic Anniversary Merchandise Collection
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Homemade Meal Delivery Apps
Toronto Food Delivery App Cookin Brings Homemade Meals to Your Door
Metaverse Cookie Shopping Apps
Crumbl is Entering the Metaverse with an Apple Vision Pro App
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Accessible Virtual Try-On Services
Perfect Corp. Launches 'Makeup Virtual Try-On Online Service'
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Gender Identity Discovery Apps
The 'Discover Me' App Helps Trans, Questioning & Other Individuals
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
IRL Dating Apps
The Blush App Aims to Enhance the Dating Experience with Real-World Connections
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Beard Style Try-On Apps
YouCam Makeup Expands Men's Offerings with New Facial Hair Try-On Feature
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Skincare Coaching Apps
Babor's Skin Coaching Experience Launches Following a Customer Purchase
Skincare Delivery Expansions
Kiehl’s Joins Instacart Across Canada For Seamless Shopping
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Entertaining Micro Workout Apps
The 'Baseline' Smartphone Workout Game App Sets Up Good Habits
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Orange Branding Updates
Minute Maid Launches a New Global Brand Identity for its Orange Products
Social Dating App Features
Tinder Now Supports Collaborative Matchmaking with Friends and Family
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Cannabis Delivery Service Apps
Lantern Launches iOS App in Time for the Holidays
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Machine Vision Health Testing
Everly Health Launches Its First iOS App with Spotwell™ Technology
AI-Backed Makeup Apps
Estée Lauder Companies Debuts an AI-Powered Makeup Application
Eco-Friendly Transit Apps
Moovit Partnered with Lime to Deliver Electric Micro-Mobility Options
Mattifying Fruit-Infused Foundations
BAREPRO 24HR Wear Features Upcycled Pomegranate Peel Extract
Synchronized Nutrition-Tracking Apps
This App Can Leverage Data From Apple Health & Apple Watch
In-App Spotify Merchandise
Spotify Expands Its 'Blend' Feature with Artist Curated Merch Stores
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
The Official App Helps One Maintain Healthy Romantic Relations
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
Affordable Beauty Mobile Apps
The Brandefy App Helps You Make Cost-Effective Beauty Choices
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Gamified Feature Dating Apps
Plenty of Fish Adds a Cue'd Up Feature to its In-App Experience
Clutter-Free Recipe Apps
Manna Cooking Launches Its Community-Focused Recipe Software
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Personalized Skin Supplements
Neutrogena Launches Personalized Vitamin Supplements with Nourished
Barcode-Scanning Ethical Search Apps
Ethical Barcode Tells Users How Ethical a Product or Brand Is
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Digital-First Denim Brands
True Religion Will Become a Digital-First Brand with its New Mobile App
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Dating App-Themed Store Experiences
Tinder Opens Up a SwipeMart Store Location in Tokyo
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
App-Only Secret Menus
The Mary Brown’s Secret Menu Continuously Changes
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Dater Dining Guides
OpenTable & Bumble Debuted Three Top 100 Dining Guides for Meet-Ups
Inclusive Try-On Programs
Perfect Corp. Connects Beauty Brands with Digital Beauty Innovation
Mobile Convenience Apps
Kum & Go Unveils its New Mobile Shopping Platform and Rewards Program
All-in-One Nutrition Apps
The 'Bxlder' App Offers Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Services
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Android-Compatible Esports Apps
ONE Esports Debuts a Mobile App for Southeast Asian Consumers
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Personalized Map Markers
MiniMap Radar Let's Users Mark Favorite Spots with Personalized Icons
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App