The new ‘Ugly Meter’ iPhone app is now available and Apple users just can’t get enough.
To emphasize the age-old obsession with judging based on appearances, this is a selection of animals, personalities, pageants, commercials and fetishes that have been dubbed as unattractive, yet retain an admirable element in the celebration of aberrant appearances.
19 Appearance Appraisals
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Freaky Foot Sites
'Missing Toes' Honors Digit Amputees
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Ugly Bat Cats
Feline Finds Internet Fame Through Ornery Looks
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Ugly Drunk Scenarios
Maktub Ads Encourage Drinking at Home
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World's Ugliest Dog Contest in California
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Ugly Pageants
The Award for the Ugliest Icelandic Native Goes to...
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Windblown Shockvertising
Pretty Fast Delivery Makes Ugly Pictures But A Great Point
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Adopting Ugly
Pictures of Some of the Most Unfortunate Looking Dogs People Love
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Stereotypical Cosmetics Ads
Biocorner Biodegradable Cosmetics Prove Greenies Can Be Hotties
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Showcasing Ugly Art
MUMOK's Bad Painting-Good Art Exhibition
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Beauty-Sensing Apps
Ugly Meter iPhone Application Shows How Ugly You Are
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Uglifying Models
Magistral Dishwasher Makes Dishes Invisible
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Photoshopping For Evil: Fox News Makes NY Times Reporters Ugly
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Ugly is the New Hot
Modern Studies on Ugliness
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Fake Webcams for the Ugly
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Parisian Zombies
Rasoloarison Live Captures the 2009 Zombie Walk in Paris
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Celebrating Ugly Mugs
Nerve Magazine Compiles Top 20 List of Unfortunate Looking Celebs
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Mail-Order Marriages
MailOrderHusbands.net Shows Good, Bad and Ugly
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Ugly Ducktography
Barbora Klimszova's 'Swan' is Beautiful on the Inside
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Heinous Mustache Contests
Movember Canadian Club Whisky Contest Pays Money for Ugly
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The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
AI-Powered Dating Simulators
Koi Suru AI Converses with Users in a Customized Manner
Cider-Inspired Energy Drinks
Monster Juiced Bad Apple Has a Not-Too-Sweet Formula
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Smartphone Interface Trial Apps
The Samsung 'Try Galaxy’ App Lets Users Experience a New UI
Virtual Piercing Apps
The Face Piercing App Uses AI & Facial Recognition to Visualize Piercings
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Reimagined Time Management Apps
The Kyugo App is a Visual Solution to the Mundane Calendar
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Interactive VR Styling Apps
'J.Crew' Launched a Closet Management and Shopping App for Vision Pro
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Hyperrealistic AI Selfies
Reface Added a Hyperrealistic AI Selfie Tool to its 'Reface' Service
Photo-Based Vitamin Deficiency Apps
'Vita-Cam' Uses AI to Scan Photos for Deficiency Signs
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
Taboo Men's Health Apps
'Mojo' is a Health App that Targets the Less Spoken-About Areas
AI-Powered App Testing Tools
Mabl Launched a Low-Code Testing Tool for Mobile Applications
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
Tinder is Adding AI Photo Selection to Improve User Swipe Rates
Fish Pic Dating App Bans
Tinder Announces Ban On All “Fish Pics” On The App
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Healthful Mood Journal Apps
The 'Mentalio' App Supports Users with Stress, Anxiety and More
AI-Powered Skin Analyzers
mySkin F.A.I.N Brings Medical-Grade Results to Smartphones at CES 2023
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Upcycled Dried Fruit Snacks
The Ugly Company Boats Healthy Recipes That Curb Food Waste, as Well
AI Avatar Dating Apps
The Snack App Allow Users to Turn Themselves into an AI Version
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Attractiveness AI Tool Programs
MSCHF Unveils the New Hot Chat 3000 AI Tool to Rank Attractiveness
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Affirmation-Centric Dating App Features
Bumble Adds a New Positive Compliments Feature to the App
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Powered Wellness Apps
The 'Yuna' App Lets Users Vent, Track Events and More
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Decluttering iPhone Systems
MacPaw Launches CleanMy®Phone -- a new iPhone Cleaning Solution
Emotional Subtitle Smartwatch Apps
The 'Vibes' Apple Watch App Offers Real-Time Emotions Analysis
AI Noise Reduction Apps
Unfear by Samsung Helps People with Autism Cancel Out Triggering Sounds
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI Anemia Prevention Apps
Rian Tiwari Created a Photo-Based App that Assesses the User's Health
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Motivational AI Health Apps
The Basys.ai Diabetes Control App Uses a Human Avatar for Motivation
Movie-Inspired Dating App Features
Bumble Barbie Compliments Offer a Fun Way to Flirt
Contrasting Embroidered Sneaker Packs
Nike Launches its New Ugly Duckling Pack of Premium Footwear
Anti-Productivity Apps
The 'Quiet Quitter' App Tracks How Much Professionals Make Doing Nothing
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps
The 'Calmara' App Uses AI to Help Pinpoint STIs
Shapely Hair Dye Applicators
The Hummingbird is a 2023 Beauty Award Innovation Winner
UV Damage-Detecting Cameras
Pavise Releases Its Latest UV Camera for Detecting Skin Damage
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
AI-Powered Productivity Apps
The 'BeforeSunset' App Helps with Planning and Time Management
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Priority-Only To-Do Apps
The 'Five' To-Do App Limits Users to Five Tasks at a Time
Smartphone Use Reduction Accessories
The Conceptual 'Burnner' Locks and Unlocks to Limit Use
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
AR Dyslexia Apps
MYdys is a Free Dyslexia App & CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Psychology-Based Habit Apps
The 'Doabl' App Helps Users Overcome Mental Barriers
AI Food Intake Trackers
CalorieAI Can Track Calorie Intake With Photographs or Descriptions
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
Faceless Mother Campaigns
Peanut's Invisible Mothers Visualizes the Solitude Women Experience
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Plausible Abuse Assessment Apps
This App Helps Spot Tell-Tale Signs Of Child and Infant Abuse
Model-Producing Scanner Apps
KIRI Engine Introduces the 'Featureless Object Mode' for Mobile
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Image-Enhancing AI Apps
MyHeritage Introduces the Reimagine App for AI-Powered Image Editing
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
Innovative Avatar-Creation Apps
Idoru Helps Users Express Themselves Using Hyper-Realistic Avatars
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
AI Hair Style Apps
TryHairStyles Allows Users Try a New Look Without the Risk
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Social Media-Like Study Apps
SHARPEN Aims to Be Just as Engaging and Convenient as Social Media
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Synchronized Nutrition-Tracking Apps
This App Can Leverage Data From Apple Health & Apple Watch
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
The Official App Helps One Maintain Healthy Romantic Relations
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Meal-Scanning Calorie Apps
HealthifyMe Launches the 'Snap' Tool for Camera-Enabled Calorie Logging
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Chronic Psychosis-Aiding Apps
The SloMo App is Designed to Help Patients Slow Down Thoughts
Affordable Beauty Mobile Apps
The Brandefy App Helps You Make Cost-Effective Beauty Choices
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Relationship-Rating Couples Apps
The 'Kuziu' App Helps Couples Strengthen Their Bond
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
The 'Lemio' App Combats Against Smartphone Addiction
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Eclipse-Capturing Smartphone Apps
Students at WKU Develop the Sunsketcher App Backed by NASA
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Storage-Saving iPhone Apps
MacPaw Unveils the CleanMy®Phone App For Decluttering iPhones And iPads
AI Dating Profile Feedback
Flurry AI Will Provide Insights on Your Dating Profile
Smartphone-Filmed Festive Campaigns
Apple Celebrates Lunar New Year with Little Garlic Film
Yeast-Tracking Brewing Apps
This App Helps Brewers Track Fermentation and Yeast Viability
Yellow-Tonal Phone Exteriors
Apple Introduces a Yellow Colorway to Spark Interest in the iPhone 14
Minimalist Productivity Apps
Moye Takes the Bells and Whistles Out of Productivity Apps
Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones
The 'Cosmic Phone Lvl50' Quarantines Unsafe Apps
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Minimalist Money Management Spreadsheets
The Expense App Let's you Upload Receipts and Documents
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
AR Ruler Apps
This App Uses AR to Measure Any Distance with One's Phone
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps
OHSU Unveils an AI-Powered App for Blood Sugar Management
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Gamified Martial Arts Apps
Martial Profile Offers a Personalized Fitness Journey
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Adorable Goal-Setting Apps
CanGoal Keeps Users Engaged With Cute Characters