Given that services and companies across the board are being benefited by streamlined buying and peer-to-peer interactions for the sake of convenience, it makes sense why many of these October 2016 share economy concepts have seen so much success.
While apps like 'Sit With Us' promote a sense of community for children who have found themselves victims of bullying by connecting them with lunch-time friends; 'Ventoura' helps travelers find affordable guides by connecting them with others who are in the area. Meanwhile, companies are beginning to experiment with the draws of home-sharing services -- with one example being the Airbnb that was created by 'Sonos' and 'Rough Trade' to promote its audio gear and records.
In all of these October 2016 share economy ideas, like-minded people are able to come together by way of a common interest or goal -- making for an experience that's generally more genuine.
Top 35 Share Economy Ideas in October
From Simplified Account Sharing to Student Networking Apps:
Riley von Niessen — Oct 29, 2016 — Marketing
35
Automotive Homeshare Marketing Promotions
Audi and Airbnb Teamed Up to Celebrate the Emmy Awards
34
Camping Gear Rental Services
'The Camp Kit' Provides Campers with Rental Gear to Head Outdoors
33
Homeshare Smart Locks
The 'Pin Genie' Front Door Locks are Engineered for Maximum Safety
32
Social Sharing Headphones
These Bluetooth Headphones Let You Share Your Live Playlists
31
Music-Minded Rental Suites
Sonos and Rough Trade Joined to Create a Music-Geared Experience
30
Amplified Event Apps
The Scripin Events App Uses Multimedia to Make Events More Interactive
29
Youth Traffic Apps
The Norwegian Traffic Agent Safe Street Design App Utilizes Children's Input
28
iPhone Photographer Apps
PhotoSesh Lite Lets NYC Users Hire a Professional iPhone Photographer
27
Sustainable Gardening Clubs
This Campus Club Promotes Proactive Urban Gardening Practices
26
Marathon Shoe Giveaways
Strava and New Balance are Giving Away Shoes for the Back Half Challenge
25
Workout Buddy-Finding Apps
The '5F' Social Network App Connects Likeminded Athletes to One Another
24
Collaborative Story Apps
The 'TaleAStory' Lets Users Create their Own Tale One Line at a Time
23
LGBT Teen Community Apps
LGBT+ Amino Helps People Find Others in Their Community on a Global Scale
22
Customizable Restaurant Apps
The Pei Wei App Offers Meal Customization and Mobile Ordering
21
Selfie Profile Verifications
The Bumble Dating App Has Begun Authenticating Profiles with Selfies
20
DIY Music Video Apps
The 'musical.ly' App Lets Users Create Their Own 15-second Music Videos
19
Comprehensive Cleaning Service Apps
The SweepSouth App Lets Users Book Cleaning Services With Ease
18
Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps
'Sit With Us' Ensures That Kids Never Have to Eat Lunch Alone
17
Photography Marketplace Apps
The RAW App Helps Photographers Sell and Show Off Their Work
16
Personalized Car Rental Apps
The 'Carla' Car Rental Service Makes Unique Recommendations
15
Benefit-Reporting Apps
The MyBenefits App Helps Canadians Assess Benefit and Credit Information
14
Geo-Targeted Social Travel Apps
The Jetzy App Offers Social Connections and Travel Rewards
13
Student Collaboration Platforms
'Reach' Enables Student Productivity by Synthesizing Communication
12
Connective Doctor Apps
The MDLinking App Uses Virtual Reality to Help Doctors Share Information
11
Police Accountability Apps
The CopCritic Service Lets Citizens Hold Police Accountable
10
Personal Tour Guide Apps
Ventoura Helps Solo Travelers Meet Friends While Abroad
9
Connected Patient Progress Platforms
'Kaleidoscope' Is a Two-Sided Site For On-Going Conversation
8
Organizational Bully-Reporting Apps
The STOPit App Helps Individuals Report Inappropriate Behavior
7
Communal Carpooling Apps
The CarPoolNow App Encourages Non-Monetized Ridesharing
6
Cannabis-Recommending Apps
Cannacopia Helps Users Find Cannabis Strains With Specific Properties
5
Smartphone Payment Rideshare Promos
The Android Pay Uber Promotion Provides 50% Off Ten Rides
4
Account-Sharing Browser Extensions
AccessURL Lets Users Share Accounts without Divulging Passwords
3
Accessible Music Licensing Platforms
The Musicbed App Helps Musicians Share Their New Projects
2
LGBTI Acceptance-Gauging Apps
The You're Accepted App Helps Users Feel Comfortable Coming Out
1
Archipelago Taxi Apps
The Bouzay App Helps People in the Seychelles Islands to Find a Ride
Related Ideas
Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
Algorithm-Free Social Media Apps
'RTRO' Connects Users in a More Positive Online Environment
Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers
The Conceptual 'Share Power' Prevents Bedtime Use
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Free Content Creation Platforms
'Piggy' Raised $7.7 Million to Launch its Platform on ProductHunt
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
Cleo Helps Gen Z Get Their Finances in Order with Roast & Hype Modes
Re-Imagined Music Sharing Tools
Jamselect Redefines Music Sharing for the Digital Era
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Parent-Connected Teen Shopping Apps
Hollister's Debuts New 'Share2Pay' For Teen Shoppers
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Peer-to-Peer Returns Networks
'greenlist' Enables Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective P2P Returns
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Financial Support Apps
'Cleo' is Helping Gen Z Feel More Confident About Money
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
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Simple B2B Payment Apps
Hopscotch Enables "Instant, Fee-free Payments for Small Businesses"
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Single-Room Rental Services
Airbnb Rooms Offers Access to Single Spaces in a Home
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Date Planning Apps
DUO Helps Couples Enjoy Exciting Relationship Experiences with Their Partner
Decentralized Social Apps
The 'Bluesky' App is Powered By An Open-Source Protocol
Common Task Organization Apps
The 'Blend.life' App Helps Users Share Common Tasks and More
Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers
Zhujun Pang Designs the SoundMotion Speaker Connecting Peers
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Hourly Job-Finding Apps
Gigs is a Job Platform for the Gig Economy
Gen Z Budgeting Platforms
Buddy and Klarna Teamed Up to Support Gen Z Financial Health
Audio People Discovery Apps
The 'November' App Offers Users Five Audio Interviews Each Day
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Financial Firm Travel Apps
Citi Partners with Booking.com and Rocket Travel to Launch Citi Travel
Vibrant Snowy Holiday Campaigns
Apple Presents the Share the Joy Campaign for the Holidays
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Collaborative Shopping Tools
Amazon Debuts the Consult-a-Friend Feature for Collaborative Shopping
Film Industry Networking Apps
The 'BeScene' App Takes a Swiping Approach to Networking
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Youth-Catered Transportation Apps
Uber Introduces Teen Accounts in the Latest Update
Family Organization Apps
Rejoy Merges Calendars, Lists, meal Planners, and More in One Place
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Companionship-Focused Startups
'Papa' Launched 'Papa Pals' to Connect Elderly People with Students
Family Game-Sharing Platforms
Valve is Introducing 'Steam Families' to Replace 'Family Sharing'
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
The 'Bloom' App Helps Users to Build Longterm Wealth
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Calendar-Coordinating Social Apps
The 'Clyx' App Expedites Making Plans with Friends
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
Anti-Party Rental Initiatives
Airbnb is Testing Anti-Party Technology in the US and Canada
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
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
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Shareable Purchase Features
Fashion Retailer Hollister Has Launched Its New Share2Pay Option
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Simplified Social Sharing Features
Reddit is Announcing its New Shared Link for Text Posts
Earnings-Based Relationship Calculator
Fair Share Calculator Splits Finances Based on Income
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Versatile Workforce Platforms
Neat Unveils a Large-Scale Expansion with its New App Platform
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
AI-Enhanced Job Searching Apps
Simplify Leverages AI to Match Candidates with Suitable Positions
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
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
West African Super Apps
'ShaQ Express' has Evolved from Logistics to a Super App in a Few Years
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Efficient Bill-Splitting Apps
SimplySplit Offers a Hassle-Free Bill-Splitting Experience
Small Group Habit Tracking
Squad Habits Lets Users Join Groups to Stick to Goals
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets
The Expense App Let's you Upload Receipts and Documents
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Community Care Helpers
Senior Care App Tuktu Creates a Network of Taskers to Help with Small Jobs
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
UAE-Based EV Apps
EVLAB Launches the New Electric Vehicle App for UAE Customers
Remote Worker Networking Apps
Midstay is an App for Remote Workers to Connect
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
App-Centric Price Search Toggles
Airbnb Launches a New Toggle that Unveils the Total Price
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Retirement Savings Accounts
Robinhood Pivots to a More Comprehensive Service Plan
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Group Expense Tracking
Paymeback.lol Does the Math So All Expenses are Even
Trailer-Making Life Apps
Moments Helps Users Live in the Moment and Relive the Event the Next Day
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love