These September 2016 share economy ideas consider the many different ways in which companies are looking to generate a better sense of community amongst consumers.
One way this is being done is through streamlined apps that allow people to rent products or services from one another in the most efficient way possible, as well as share ideas or interests. An example of this includes a virtual earphone-sharing app called 'Lisn' that makes it easier for users to swap their favorite songs in real-time -- meaning that they no longer have to struggle to share a single pair of earphones.
On the other hand, BonAppetour is an app that encourages people to connect with others in order to find a dinner host. The service is aimed primarily at open-minded travelers, who are likely to desire an authentic home-cooked experience during their time away from home. More examples like these, as well as those surrounding community-focused residences and crowdsourced designs are just a few of the others included in this collection of September 2016 share economy ideas.
Top 40 Share Economy Ideas in September
From Blogger-Hosted Decor Classes to Starbucks Rideshares:
Riley von Niessen — Sep 5, 2016 — Marketing
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Scooter-Sharing Programs
Gogoro Scooters Will Be Available for Rent in Berlin Through an App
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House-Sharing Design Studios
'Samara' is a New Design Studio Division from Airbnb
38
Student-Designed Dorm Collections
Target's New Dorm Room Collection Was Designed by Its Interns
37
Community-Focused Residences
The Rental Space Tower Prioritizes Shared Spaces Over Private Ones
36
Communal Housing Centers
Airbnb's 'Samara' is Launching Housing and a Community Center in Japan
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Traveling P2P Courier Services
Travel Startup Grabr Helps You Earn Money On Your Journey
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Speedy Social Payment Apps
The Cookies App Fills the Peer-to-Peer Payment Need in Germany
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Shipping Container Lending Libraries
A 'Thingery' Lets People Donate Items for Others to Enjoy
32
Private Jet Rideshare Promotions
The #AbsolutNights Experience Partners Absolut and Uber
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Streamlined Home-Buying Apps
The Haus App Makes Buying and Selling Homes a Breeze
30
Apartment Rental Chatbots
The 'Trulia' Chatbot Can Now Show Users Apartment Listings for Rent
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Olympic Partnership Rideshares
Visa RioPool Unites Riders from Various Backgrounds and Cities
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Virtual Earphone-Sharing Apps
Lisn Helps People Listen to the Same Music Without Sharing Earphones
27
P2P Dining Apps
'BonAppetour' is Like Airbnb, but for Dining with Others
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Drone Rental Platforms
Startup Up Sonder is an On-Demand P2P Service That Lets You Rent a Drone
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Coffee Rideshare Programs
The Lyft & Starbucks Promotion Rewards Customer with Incentive Deals
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Weekly Headphone Rentals
Sennheiser is Letting Consumers Rent Headphones from Its Singapore Store
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City Concierge Apps
This Membership Club App Helps Millennials Enjoy City Events and Offerings
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Disruptive Device Rentals
Grover's Electronics Rentals Are Revolutionizing the Consumer Tech World
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Designated Driver Apps
The Driverseat App Helps You Instantly Recruit Someone to Drive You Home
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Charity Selfie Apps
The CR7 Selfie App Lets Users Take Selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo for Charity
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Flexible Online Private Schools
'Virtual Learning Academy' Students Equal Peers in Physical School
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Family-Focused Music Streaming
Spotify's 'Kids & Family' Playlists Help Kids Bond with Parents
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Senior-Friendly Rideshare Apps
'GoGoGrandparent' is an Easy Way for Elderly People to Order Ubers
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Local Courier Apps
The Bringr App for Delivery is Like Uber for Sending & Tracking Parcels Nearby
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Personal Payment Apps
The Crowdfunding Site Tilt Now Offers One-to-One Payment Options on Its App
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Rental Home Concierge Apps
'Airbnb Trips' Provides a Rounded Vacation With Touristic Suggestions
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Secure Ride-Share Platforms
Safe Car Service Bluclub Uses Armoured Vehicles and Defensive Drivers
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Crowdsourced Menu-Ranking Apps
This App Lets People Vote For Favorite Dishes In Restaurants
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VR App Stores
The Viveport Store Will Focus On HTC's Virtual Reality Offerings
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Connected Shared Housing Apps
The 'Ping' App Helps Airbnb Hosts Inform Guests about the House
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Elderly Rideshare Initiatives
grandPad Teamed Up with Uber to Help Seniors Get Around
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Self-Driven Taxi Promotions
This Uber Promotion Lets People Enjoy Free Rides In Self-Driven Cars
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Roommate-Recruiting Apps
The Koala Roomie App Helps Millennials In New York City Find Roommates
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Personalized Lesson-Planning Apps
The TES Teach App Helps Educators to Easily Create Lesson Plans
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App-Free Rideshare Ordering
Uber Patrons in India can Order a Ride Through dial.uber.com
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Customer-Focused Rental Ads
Enterprise UK Emphasizes Customer Service Through Cultural Differences
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Blogger-Hosted Decor Tutorials
Target's 'Back to College' Ad Features Popular Teen Influencers
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Multi-Stop Rideshares
The Lyft Multi-Stop Trip Now Lets Riders Request Multiple Stops On A Trip
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Alternatively Structured Networks
The MaidSafe Network is a Safer Version of the Internet
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Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Show-Inspired Marketplace Campaigns
Facebook Marketplace x Netflix Launch a Bridgerton Experience
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Shared Charter Scheduling Tools
Revaire App Connects Members With Calendar-Driven Flights
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Real-Life Mood-Board Transformations
Pinterest Launches the 'Bring My Pinterest to Life' Series
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
In-Person Connection Apps
Court is an Empowering New Social App Without Messaging or Swiping
Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Room To Host Elevates Holiday Hosting
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Flexible Monthly Car Shares
Turo Offers a Low-Commitment Alternative to Traditional Car Ownership
Coffeehouse Mini Apps
The Philz Coffee App Clip Lets Guests Get Service Without a Full Download
Coffee Community Apps
Coffee Tribe Links Enthusiasts Through Brewing Logs And Shared Experiences
Travel Grocery Delivery Services
The Grocery Delivery Airbnb Service Lets Guests Order in Advance
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Luxury Chauffeur Apps
Wheely’s NYC Launch Introduces Concierge-Level Chauffeur Services
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps
Airbnb is Testing an Integration with Instacart for Customers
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Sharable DIY Food Kits
The Spice & Tea Exchange Expands Its Create & Share Kits
Lightweight Restaurant Apps
Curate Boosts Restaurant Loyalty with No-Download Apple App Clips
Intention-Driven Social Feeds
West Co’s Tangle App Turns Daily Intentions Into Shared Plans
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Dining Delivery Platform Partnerships
Toast and Uber Partnered to Streamline Operations
Message-Enabled Payment Links
Cash App Adds Shareable Links For Quick Payment Requests
Fintech Mobile Plans
Cash App Launches an Unlimited 5G Phone Service
Restaurant Reservation App Features
Uber Eats' Dine Out Streamlines Restaurant Bookings and Rides
Conversational Rental Finders
The RentCafe App in ChatGPT Helps with Finding a New Apartment
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
Nutrition Ecosystem Restaurants
Fork to Fit Kitchen links meals, fitness, and wellness tracking
Consumer Feedback-Focused Apps
Clasy Allows Fitness Enthusiasts to Rate Their Workout Classes
Real-Time Beach Review Apps
Beachday™ is Designed for Next-Gen Travelers
Real-Time Restaurant Reservation Services
Deliveroo Reservations Lets Users Browse Availability
Multi-Revenue Fashion Platforms
Rent the Runway expands into resale, ads and cleaning services
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
Music Sharing Games
What Song Lets Friends Share Songs And Stories Together Instantly
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Hybrid Bookstore Apps
Spotify Merged Physical and Digital Book Browsing in One App
Driver-Owned Ride-Share Cooperative
Drivers Cooperative–Colorado Launches Its Driver Owned App
Interactive Content Sharing
STIK App Lets Users Publish Content Directly On Physical Products
Shoppable Cooking Platforms
Studiolink Recipe Connects Creators with Monetized Recipe Platforms
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Home Savings-Focused Partnerships
MyQuarters and Flinks Offer a New Way to Save for a Home
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Local Social Networks
NearYou Connects Neighbors And Strengthens Local Community Bonds
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Peer-To-Peer Rental Marketplaces
Life4Rent Emphasizes Efficiency and Trust with Its Platform
All-in-One Digital Dining Marketplaces
This OpenTable Marketplace is for Private and Group Dining
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Downtime Management Apps
Sofa Helps Users Organize and Plan Personal Leisure Time
Community Housing Finders
Homes and Homies connects people for shared living and house hunting
Circular Fashion Platforms
eBay Acquired Depop to Grow Its Fashion Resale Ecosystem
Social Food Delivery Apps
The 'Zesty' App from DoorDash Helps Users Find New Restaurants
Proximity-First Friendship Apps
Friending Launched the Friending App to Foster Friendships
Intimate Social Dinner Concepts
Dinner With Friends NYC Features Low-Pressure Communal Dinners
Anti-Screen Summer Social Events
Eventbrite Presents 'The Offline Summer' Initiative
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Cultural Recommendation Platforms
RecomendeMe Connects Users Through Authentic Human Curated Ideas
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Phygital Loyalty Experiences
Lush Links App Rewards to In-Store Events and Services
Toy Trading Platforms
Toy Trader App Lets Families Trade Toys, Clothes, and Gear Without Cash
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Book Exchange Platforms
BookSwipe Connects Readers For Local In-Person Book Swaps
Safety-Focused Rideshare Collaborations
The Life360 App Integrates with Uber's Rideshare Service
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Music Mashups Apps
MashApp Music Lets Users Create And Share Custom Song Mashups Easily
Peer-to-Peer Rental Apps
rax Lets Users Rent and Lend Wardrobe Items Across Canada
AI-Powered Superapps
Grab Introduces AI Features That Simplify Decisions and Automate Daily Tasks
Smart Mapping Apps
Umkreisel App Lets You Explore And Customize Maps With Real-Time Data Layers
Remote Work Community Platforms
Drop In Makes Casual Coworking Meetups Easier To Discover
Swipe Interface Restaurant Platforms
'Foodie Call' Helps Users Find Options for Meals
Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps
Library Ideas Has Partnered with Blinkist to Enhance Access
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Strategic Reward-Focused Retail Campaigns
WeShop Launches 'Shopping Starts Here' Campaign
Event Tracking Apps
ComingUp Helps Users Track Milestones And Share Life Events Easily
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
DIY Inspiration Apps
Daily DIY Reminder App Delivers Creative Upcycling Ideas And Reminders
Imagination Sharing Platforms
Dream Composer Lets You Turn Ideas Into Shared Creative 'Figments'
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Travel Networking Apps
Floo Connects Like-Minded Travelers Heading To The Same Destinations
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Women-Led Camping Communities
Girl Camper Connects Women Through Outdoor Events and Camping Events
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
On-Demand Skiwear Rentals
By Rotation And Uber Enable Rapid Ski Outfit Delivery
Local Hiring Platforms
Only Click Connects Users With Local Service Professionals
Private Sharing Apps
Waffle Helps Friends Share Daily Moments And Stay Connected Authentically
Link Organization Tools
Sharely+ Helps Save And Organize Shared Links Efficiently
Movie List Organizers
Movie Mate Share Lets You Track, Share, And Recommend Movies Easily
Rapid-Dispatch Domestic Services
Pronto Launches Pro Home 10-Minute Service Platform
Private Car Pickup Options
Airbnb Launches a Private Car Service with Welcome Pickups
Shared Expense Managers
PayMates Simplifies Splitting Bills Among Friends and Roommates
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Dining Organizer Apps
Yumbox Helps You Track And Filter Your Favorite Restaurants
Group Decision Tools
Eat Sync Simplifies Group Dining Decisions Into A Shared Agreement Process
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Simplified Expense Sharing
EasySplit Simplifies Shared Expenses for Groups and Friends
Collaborative Document Sharing
Jaunt Turns Document Sharing Into A Social, Mobile-First Experience
Startup Insight Platforms
App Stacks Reveals App Stories, Tech Stacks, And Builder Insights
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
Neighborhood Connection Platforms
NeigborDrop Helps Neighbors Connect for Quick, Local Assistance
Collaborative Playlist Tools
1BeatClub Lets Friends Create Shared Playlists For Any Group Vibe
Coffee Discovery Apps
Where's the Beans Helps Users Find Local Coffee Shops Easily
Data-Comparing Social Apps
The Mutually App Matches Users Based on Their Digital Footprint
Shared Shopping Lists
Re:List Simplifies Shared Lists With Recurring Items For Easy Collaboration
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Music-Based Social Networks
Record Club Has Users Share Music with Friends and Family
Local Business Finders
BuyLokals Helps Users Discover and Support Community Businesses
Fair Expense Sharing
Heypenny Simplifies Group Bill Splitting With Fair And Easy Tracking
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub