While there are now thousands of services to connect people on opposite sides of the globe, there's also been a resurgence in neighborhood-specific apps that introduce locals to like-minded community members and businesses.
One of the best examples of this is a series of apps under the name 'Neighbrhds.' Rather than creating one standalone app to encompass an umbrella of communities, Neighbrhds features individual apps for the hubs in major cities, such as San Francisco's Pacific Heights, Union Square and Dogpatch. Each of these apps has its own dedicated feed that connects residents to local news, upcoming entertainment and real estate listings.
There are many apps that are designed to help consumers get gift ideas, but 'Wisher' is unique in that it puts a spin on the concept that helps shoppers support local businesses. With this app, users are able to compile geotagged gift lists based on local deals.
With the rise in mobile browsing and shopping, many brands are creating strategies that specifically engage locals, versus attempting to appeal to a broad global audience.
31 Neighborhood-Specific Apps
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Restaurant Concierge Apps
The Ritual App Makes Everyday Purchases Easy and Extraordinary
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Free Food-Finding Apps
The Vittl App Helps You Score Free Food and Drinks From Local Restaurants
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Service-Requesting Apps
NeedIn Asks What Requested Business Ventures Would Benefit Their Area
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Proximity-Based Selling Apps
The '5miles' Mobile Marketplace App Connects Local Buyers and Sellers
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Crowdsourced Navigation Systems
This Interactive Map Helps Pedestrians Navigate City Streets
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Hyper-Local Retail Apps
The Ineed App Helps You Find Products Across Millions Of Stores
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Prepaid Coffee Plans
DripApp Saves Caffeine Addicts Money While Supporting Local Businesses
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Pizza-Specific Delivery Apps
The 'Slice' App Lets Consumers Order from a Variety of Pizzerias
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Chat-Based Retail Apps
The Lookup App Helps Indian Consumers Chat With Local Businesses
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Local Produce Apps
'Buy Local NB' is an App That Connects People to Local Produce in New Brunswick
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Localized Flight-Finding Apps
The DealRay App Helps You Find Flight Deals Using Algorithms
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Candy-Finding Apps
Target's 'Treatster' Candy App Highlights the Best Houses for Trick-or-Treating
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Local Citizen Travel Apps
'SuperLocal' Connects Travelers to Local Travel Guides for Tips
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People-Powered Travel Apps
'People Make Places' is a Travel City Guide Centered Around People
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Local Courier Apps
The Bringr App for Delivery is Like Uber for Sending & Tracking Parcels Nearby
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Localized Coupon Apps
The Cheddah App Lets You Save Money At Local Businesses
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Crowdsourced Meteorology Apps
This Smartphone Real-Time Weather Network Uses a Peer-to-Peer Model
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Geotagged Wishlist Apps
Wisher Uses Beacon Technology to Help You Find Your Friends Gifts
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Localized Business News Apps
The Economyloop App Helps Business Travelers Access Relevant News
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Friendly Ridesharing Apps
Blancride is a Carpooling App That Simplifies Finding a Ride
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Neighborly Sharing Services
Peerby Connects Communities for Resource Borrowing
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Localized Deal-Finding Apps
The Local Flavor App Helps You Find Relevant Deals and Coupons
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Rewarding Business Discovery Apps
The Vicinity App Helps Users Collect Rewards by Shopping Locally
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Informatively Local Apps
The Amazon Echo App Fills You In On Local Businesses and Services
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Personalized Office Catering Apps
'Chewse' Lets Offices Order Tailored Lunches in Seconds
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Virtual Friend Meet-Up Apps
The 'LateLateef' Mobile App Helps Users Organize Friend Meetups
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Pet Locator Apps
Pedigree Found's Real-Time Lost Dog App Instantly Sends Out Alerts
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Locally Curated Tours
The Airbnb New York City Map is Created and Guided by Local Hosts
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Localized Garage Sale Apps
The Glickin App Helps You Compile Findings From Local Garage Sales
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High-Rise Networking Platforms
'Tenant King' Helps Neighbors Create Community-Based Networks
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Localized Liquor Delivery Apps
The Buttery App Allows Users to Order Products From Specific Stores
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Restaurant Concierge Apps
The Ritual App Makes Everyday Purchases Easy and Extraordinary
Robot-Run Pizzerias
'Zume Pizza' Uses Robots to Makes Its Pies
Self-Scanning Shopping Apps
QueueHop Lets You Skip the Line With Smartphone Self-Service Checkout
Eco-Friendly Food Trucks
The New Yumbii Truck Converts Exhaust into Nitrogen Gas and Water Vapor
Posture Correcting Trackers
The Lumo Lift Smart Device Keeps the Body Properly Aligned
On-Demand Delivery Services
GoPuff is an On-Demand Alternative to Traditional Convenience Stores
Beer-Finding Apps
Kozel's App Will Taxi Users Straight to the Bar and Give Them a Free Pint
Interactive Electronic Dartboards
This Smart Dartboard Can Be Played by People Around the World
eCommerce Delivery ATMs
These HOP! Cash Machines Also Securely Store Parcels Ordered Online
Pot Party Bus Services
The 'High There Hopper' Will Shuttle Tourists Between Dispensaries
Comprehensive Sizing Shopping Apps
The Sizewise App Gives Consumers Lots of Context Related to Fit
Cost-Cutting Shopping Apps
Hafta Have Helps Users Save Money While Buying What They Want
Walkie-Talkie Messaging Platforms
The Roger App Allows Voice Calls to Occur Without Using Minutes
App-Connected Hotel Rooms
The 'Cityhub Hotel' Lets You Control Room Functions Through an App
App-Connected Beauty Masks
This Connected Face Mask Helps to Measure the Moisture in the Skin
Meal-Ordering Bots
The 'OrderNow' Bot Takes Food Orders Via Kik Messenger
Chinese Ride-Sharing Bike Apps
'Mobike' is the 'Uber' of Bicycles in Shanghai
All-Day Dinner Parties
Food Start-Up La Belle Assiette Launched a 16-Hour Culinary Event
Selfie-Based Dating Apps
This Dating App Relies on Selfies to Prevent Catfishing
Celebratory Beer Deliveries
The McDonald’s Menu Will Include Beer Options for Austrian Consumers
Loyalty Payment Apps
The Chase Pay App Lets You Take Advantage of Loyalty Programs
Garage Rental Services
'GaragePointer' is Like Airbnb for Shared Garage Storage Spaces
Corporate Catering Platforms
City Pantry Makes It Easier For Companies to Order In Food
Sari-Shopping Apps
The Take My Sari App Lets You Purchase South Asian Goods and Clothes
Pizza-Ordering Tattoos
Pizza Hut UK is Offering Digitally Connected Delivery Tattoos
Outsourced Shopping Apps
Favor's Convenient Delivery Service Has "Runners" Shop and Deliver
Organic Food Drive-Thrus
Fresh City and Penguin Pick-Up Simplify Local and Healthy Food Shopping
Immediate Shopping Apps
Project September Allows Shoppers to Click an Image to Buy
Streamlined Shopping Apps
This Mobile Shopping App Offers An Enhanced Customer Experience
Streamlined Home-Buying Apps
The Haus App Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze
Streamlined Shopping Apps
Ubamarket Helps to Automate the Shopping Process and Discount Redemption
Alcohol Delivery Apps
The 'Saucey' App Provides a Delivery Service and Fun Perks For Users
Gadget-Insuring Apps
This Insurance App Offers Pay-As-You-Go Technology Insurance Plans
Tech-Based Reality Shows
Apple's 'Planet of the Apps' Will Focus on App Developers
P2P Parcel Pickup Services
eNeighbr is a NYC Platform Helping Indivduals Receive Their Mail
Coffee Subscription Services
Driftaway Coffee Subscriptions Make Thoughtful Holiday Presents
Kid-Friendly City Guides
ZigZag's City Guide for Kids Comes in a Fun and Educational Kit
On-Demand Alcohol Services
'Drinkfly' Lets Users Easily Order Their Usual Drinks of Choice
Subscription Cocktail Deliveries
This Company Delivers Craft Cocktail Recipes and Ingredients
Self-Pricing Retail Apps
Shopping Application Greentoe Lets Consumers Make Their Own Prices
Boozy Rebate Apps
The bevRAGE App Helps You Instantly Save On Alcohol Purchases
Self-Serve Hospitality Apps
ButlerPad is a Concierge App That Increases Self-Service Options
Localized Loyalty Apps
The Deal Local App Helps Local Businesses Build Loyalty Among Customers
Personalized Hospitality Apps
Hilton's 'Fun Finder' Feature Gives Activity Recommendations
Bottomless Appetizer Promotions
The New TGI Fridays' Promotion Lets Consumer Enjoy Unlimited Apps
Handy Thanksgiving Takeout Options
Boston Market is Now Offering Heat & Serve Thanksgiving Meals
AI Travel Apps
The 'Radar' App from Yahoo Makes Smart Travel Recommendations
Scheduled Grocery Delivery Services
Shipt Lets You Get Groceries Delivered To You Within An Hour
Active Apparel Shopping Apps
The UA Shop App Brings Personalized Shopping to Under Armour
Health-Conscious Pizzeria Rebrands
Papa John's Pizza is Taking Steps to Offer a More Clean Menu
Community-Based Food Apps
This Food Startup Helps Neighbors Share Meals with One Another
Pizza Delivery Canoes
Domino's is Now Delivering Food by Canoe in Kent, England
Healthy Food Delivery Startups
Farm Hill is Catering Healthy Food Options for Silicon Valley
Menswear Shopping Apps
Uniform is a Global Platform Allowing Men to Buy and Sell Luxury Clothing
Burrito Delivery Drones
Virginia Tech's Campus Will Have Chipotle Delivery Drones This Year
On-Demand Messenger Apps
Chat App 'LINE' is Now Offering On-Demand Delivery Service 'LINE MAN'
Lightweight Mobile Wallet Apps
The MobiKwik App Lets You Pay Utility Bills and Buy Transit Tickets
Simplified Travel Apps
The Virgin America App Aims to Simplify the Booking Process for Consumers
Wine Delivery Services
Aldi Offers Inexpensive Wines Online in the United Kingdom
AI-Based Reality Platforms
Baidu's 'Dusee' is a New Chinese AR Platform for Mobile Devices
Solo Traveler Networking Apps
The 'Solo Traveller' App Helps Those Travelling Alone Connect
People-Powered Travel Apps
'People Make Places' is a Travel City Guide Centered Around People
Social Fund-Sending Apps
Western Union's New Online Money Transfer is Integrated with Social Media
Dietary Takeout Apps
The FindMyMacros Lets Consumers Seek Out Eateries Based on Their Diets
Sustainable Retail Apps
ClimateCounts is the Shopping Application for Socially Conscious Consumers
Streamlined Business Apps
This App Helps Companies Issue Business Quotes and Forge Connections
Crowdsourced Food Delivery Apps
The Foodida App Allows Anyone to Execute Fast Food Deliveries
Multi-Person Meal Deliveries
The 'Caviar for Teams' Service Facilitates Group Meal Deliveries
Global Meetup Campaigns
Instagram's 'InstaMeet' Encourages Communities to Come Together Offline
Fingerprint-Accessed Mobile Interfaces
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Uses Fingertip Authentication
Automated Outreach Apps
This App Sends Personalized Emails to Prospective Clients
Craft Beer Subscriptions
This Delivery Service Supports Independent and Small Breweries
Influencer Marketing Apps
'Voltu' Lets Companies Connect with Social Influencers for Advertising
Memorable Music Apps
SoulSense is an Expressive and Timeline-Based Social Platform for Music
Assistive Service Marketing Apps
The Sortsy App Helps Service Sectors Reach Out to Customers
Curated Travel Apps
The Olio City App Recommends Spots Based On Your Likes and Dislikes
Experiential Dating Apps
This Dating App Lets Users Include Stories About Their Life Experiences
Factual British City Guides
This Infographic Explores the City of London and What it Has to Offer
Supercomputer City Apps
British Columbia's 'My Surrey' is a City Guide App Powered by IBM Watson
Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
The Jetzy App Offers Social Connections and Travel Rewards
Customer Appreciation Apps
The T-Mobile Tuesdays App Rewards Customers Weekly For Their Loyalty
Solo Female Travel Apps
The Tourlina App Helps Women to Connect with People While Traveling
Beverage Butler Apps
The Bevy App Delivers Booze and Snacks to Londoners' Homes
Professional Networking Videos
Users Can Now Record Themselves on LinkedIn Video
Athletic Meetup Apps
The ATLETO App Helps You Find People to Work Out and Play Sports With
Neighbor-Assigned Delivery Services
The eNeighbor App Lets Users Receive Other Neighbor's Packages
Loyalty-Rewarding Sandwich Apps
The Penn Station East Coast Subs App Lets Customers Redeem Points
Food Discovery Apps
The 'Gigamunch' App Enables Users to Make and/or Share a Homemade Meal
Personalized Catering Services
Trout Lake Catering and Events Aim to Elevate the Industry Standard
Time Tracker Apps
The Yaware Time Tracker Platform Helps Consumers Get Things Done on Time
Virtual Friend Meet-Up Apps
The 'LateLateef' Mobile App Helps Users Organize Friend Meetups
Geek Haven Eateries
Action Burger is America's First Comic Book and Sci Fi-Themed Restaurant
Email-Scouring Travel Apps
Easythingy's Smart Bots Turns Your Emails Into Actionable Cards
Exclusive Spirits Delivery Services
'Thirstie' Has Expanded to Include Mail Order Delivery Options
Video Clip-Sharing Apps
The Yarn App Moves Beyond Gifs to React With TV, Film & Music Video CLips
Address-Free Shipping Apps
The Shyp Smartphone App Lets You Mail In Packages With Minimum Effort
NFC Food Payments
Flypay Uses an App and a NFC/QR Sticker to Simplify Restaurant Payments
Anonymized Workplace Apps
This Anonymous App Helps You Complain About Work With Colleagues
Informative Investment Apps
The Abakus App Helps Investors Better Assess Property Portfolios
Equalizing Bill-Splitting Apps
The 'Equipay' App Splits Bills According to Race and Gender
Geeky Fandom Marketplaces
The Cosmunity App is a Digital Hub for Geek Culture Post-Convention
Connective Travel Apps
The Group Connect App Lets Users Track Their Friends Using GPS
Rental Services Guidebooks
New Airbnb Feature Gives Renters Authentic Local Experiences
Crowdsourced City Guidebooks
The Connectors Society Created a Toolkit to Reclaim Your City
Gamer Awareness Campaigns
These Posters Describe Pokémon Go Safety Advice That Players Should Take
Streamlined Stakeholder Apps
This Airline's Investor Relations App Improves Business Communication
Petrol Price-Detecting Apps
This Fuel App Helps Ghanaians Navigate to Price-Effective Gas Stations
Airport Restaurant Apps
The Grab App Allows Passengers to Order Food From Airport Restaurants
Bible Study Communication Apps
The Yet to Launch Commons App is Designed for Church Small Groups
Immediate Trip Planning Features
The Hostelworld App My Trips Section Helps Users Explore Cities
Maintenance-Management Apps
The eMaintenance+ App Helps Manage and Keep Track of Tasks
Comprehensive Gift Retail Apps
The 'Gift It' App Streamlines Sending and Receiving Gifts
Video Game-Connected Apps
The 'Deus Ex GO' App Earns Points for 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided'
Streamlined Expense-Reporting Apps
This App Makes Advanced Expense Management a Hassle-Free Affair
Reward Mile Commerce Apps
'Par' Lets Users Buy and Sell Airline Reward Miles to Book Flights
Caribbean Shopping Apps
The CaribShopper App Eases Access to eBay and DHL Shipping Services
Pay Day-Eliminating Services
Financial Services Startup Activehours Gets You Paid for Hours Worked
Incentivized Cycling Apps
The Biko Cycling App Helps Colombians to Earn Money By Pedaling
App-Focused Data Mining
'Marketing Intelligence' Gives Businesses Robust Knowledge of Consumers
Streamlined Retail Apps
The Bizom App Helps Retailers Deal With Suppliers and Distributors Online
Tween Feminism Tours
The Rookie Yearbook Four Meetup is Hosted by Tavi Gevinson and Readers
Shipping-Simplifying Apps
The Qikship App Allows For Hassle-Free On-Demand Shipping
Customized Reward Apps
The Firehouse Subs Reward App Enables Rewards Suited to Different Tastes
Pretzel-Purveying Apps
The Wetzel's Pretzels Rewards App Lets You Earn Loyalty Points For Snacking
Traveller Meetup Apps
Tripr Helps You Travel Like a Local By Connecting Travellers With Each Other
Personalized Eatery Recommendation Apps
The Spot Platform Provides Food Suggestions from Friends
Homeshare Access Systems
'Smarke' Controls Home Access for Airbnb Users and Shared Properties
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Locators
Facebook's 'Find Wi-Fi' Feature Shows the Nearest Wi-Fi Locations
Emotional Social Apps
The New Kenby App Contains Contextual Insights Focusing on Feelings
Ferry Line-Eliminating Apps
Ritual Now Allows Toronto Residents to Visit the Island Faster
Streamlined Loyalty Apps
The SynapzeINSTANT App Offers Easy Loyalty Points Redemption
Campus Delivery Apps
'EnvoyNow' Helps to Students Satisfy Late-Night Cravings