These video sharing platforms range from multi-user mobile apps to artsy social media accounts that draw inspiration from popular sites like Instagram and Tumblr. As consumers grow more attached to their mobile devices, communication is no longer limited to words or even popular emojis but is more image-based.
In addition to documenting their lives through social media sites like Instagram and Facebook, mobile users are embracing video sharing platforms like Snapchat, Vine and even Vibbidi, a new app that helps one create, edit and filter artistic video clips.
On the video streaming front, kid-focused video platforms and on-demand music video apps are on the rise and are all about appealing to niche interests. Other standouts from this list include experiential film apps that are branded by a celebrity or major company in an effort to market a new product or personal project.
20 Video App Innovations
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Group Video Apps
Rounds is a Group Video Chat App to Connect with 12 Buddies at Once
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Experiential Music Video Apps
The American Express Unstaged Taylor Swift App is Fan-Directed
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$1000 Video Apps
Vizzywig 4K's Video Capture App Makes the Most of the iPhone 5S
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Time-Lapse Video Apps
Instagram's Hyperlapse App Helps You Make Time Lapse Videos on the Go
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Interactive Social Video Apps
The MixBit App Can Record, Share and Mix Videos for Sharing Online
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Uninterrupted Musical Video Apps
The JamCam App Uses iTunes Audio Tracks to Record Music and Video
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Looped Musical Video Apps
Mindie a Music-Sharing App That’s Like Vine for Songs
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Collaborative Video Sharing Apps
The Ferris App Lets You Edit, Share and Augment Mobile Video
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Curated Video Apps
The Wonder PL Platform Will Only Give You the Best Videos
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Kid-Friendly Video Apps
The Vine Kids App Provides Content Curated for Children
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Social Video Apps
The Rinbw App Fosters Communication with Your Closest Pals
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Collaborative Video Apps
Facebook's Riff App Enhances the Social Aspect to Media Sharing
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Age-Appropriate Video Apps
This YouTube App for Kids Prevents Accidental Adult Video-Watching
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Directive Video Apps
Sup is an App That Gamifies the Experience of Sharing Videos with Friends
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Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
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Looping Video Apps
The Coub Gif Maker App Lets You Make and Remix Funny 10-Second Vids
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Nostalgic Video-Making Apps
The Animoto Video App Creates Clips Using Existing Photos and Videos
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Business Video Apps
The Burst Mobile Video App Lets You Share Video With Groups and Individuals
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Artsy Video Sharing Apps
Vibbidi Blends Moving Pictures With Dynamic Image Filters
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Multi-Window Video Platforms
The Android 6.0 Muffin Concept Offers Multiple Viewing Capabilities
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Group Video Apps
Rounds is a Group Video Chat App to Connect with 12 Buddies at Once
Experiential Music Video Apps
The American Express Unstaged Taylor Swift App is Fan-Directed
Social Curation Apps
The Yarnee Content Collector App Weaves Your Best Social Media Posts Together
Waterproof Social Cameras
TheQ Camera is a Colorful Option for Summer Vacations
Understated Celeb Covers
The Taylor Swift Wonderland Cover is Subtle and Effortlessly Cool
Short Video-Sharing Infographics
This Vine Video Guide Shares How Impactful Vine is for Brands
Combative Celebrity Feud Illustrations
These Aled Lewis Drawings Pit Celebrity Vs Celebrity
$1000 Video Apps
Vizzywig 4K's Video Capture App Makes the Most of the iPhone 5S
Social Shopping Apps
The Fun Feature on Alibaba's Tmall App Tags Visible Brands in Photos
Mental Health Apps
The MoodHacker App Helps Fight Depression in the Workplace
Responsive Digital Receipts
The Square Feedback Digital Receipt Lets Buyers and Sellers Chat
Time-Lapse Video Apps
Instagram's Hyperlapse App Helps You Make Time Lapse Videos on the Go
Social Music Apps
The Sounds App Optimizes Visual Social Media Platforms for Audio
Captain Imitation Competitions
Captain Morgan Wants to See How You Live & Play Like a Captain
Universal Smartphone Bike Mounts
Finn is a Simple and Affordable Mobile Accessory for Cyclists
BBQ Sidekick Apps
This Summer BBQ App Ensures That Your Grilling Exploits Are a Success
Live Broadcasting Apps
Stre.am Combines Chat Messaging and Livestreaming Content
Intuitive Prototyping Apps
The Easel Web App Launched at SXSW Interactive 2014
Blackout Social Campaigns
This Drastic Taco Bell Social Media Stunt Promotes a New App
Epic Countdown Apps
The Final Countdown App Adds Excitement and Anticipation To Your Calendar
Inappropriate Content-Monitoring Apps
The Xpire App Helps You Keep Your Digital Footprint Small
Expansive Messaging Apps
The Talk Path App Makes Messaging Friends, Family and Businesses Easy
Selfie Addiction Campaigns
Save Yourselfie Cracks Down on People Who Are Addicted to Selfies
Personified Chocolate Campaigns
Schaffen Berger's Chocolate Ad Campaign is Packed with Personality
Sense-Mixing Blindness Apps
The EyeMusic App Converts Color into Sound for the Blind
Garden Advice Apps
The Fountain App Offers Gardening Help By Solving Problems in Real-Time
Thumbnail Sharing Apps
The Newly Released Tiiny App From Kevin Rose Lets You Send Small Images
Self-Curated Video Subscriptions
VHX Lets Users Build a Personal Video Library
Versatile Handheld Gaming Consoles
iPEGA Android Gaming Tablet Brings Console Games to One Device
Realtime Online ID Checking
IDnow Verifies Legal Identification Documents Within Three Minutes
Incessant Hashtag Illustrations
Djordje Djukanovic Makes Fun of Overusing Instagram Hashtags
Detailed Sushi-Making Apps
The Sooshi App Gives You Information and Cooking Instructions on Sushi
Gamer Streaming Services
The Twitch TV Turbo Subscription is Ad-Free and Customizable
Verified Celebrity Dating Apps
Tinder Will Be Adding a Verified Icon to Help Celebrities Date
High-End Camera Smartphones
The Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Has a Pretty Awesome Camera
Standalone Fitness Watches
Timex' Ironman One GPS+ Watch Lets You Connect to Apps Without a Phone
Uninterrupted Musical Video Apps
The JamCam App Uses iTunes Audio Tracks to Record Music and Video
Celebrity Meme T-Shirts
Taylor Swift's 'No Its Becky' Shirt Has Broken the Internet
Psychological Calendar Apps
The Organization Apps Prevent Procrastination and Promote Productivity
Phone-Spinning Video Apps
The Cycloramic Studio 360 Panorama App Spins the iPhone on Its Own
Video Conversation Apps
This Creative New Startup Helps Video Conversations Suit Your Schedule
Tailored Video Curation Apps
The 5by App Helps You Choose Youtube Videos to Watch
Fashionably Curated Playlists
Gucci's 'The Fringe' Teases Its Female DJ-Made Spotify Playlists
Nostalgic Travel Campaigns
Expedia's 'Throw Me Back' Recreates #TBT Photos from Summers Past
Voice-Based Dating Apps
The Revealer Web Dating App Lets Vocal Messages Intrigue Matches First
Digitally-Tossed Pet Treats
iCPooch Treat Dispenser Tames Terrified Terriers and Other Pets
Video Soundtrack Apps
The Zoe Social Networking App Lets You Add Soundtracks and Filters to Videos
Aggregated Video Applications
The Mela System Allows Users to Collaborate on Smartphone Films
Real-Time Translating Video Chats
Skype Translator Lets Foreigners Communicate in Native Language
Looped Musical Video Apps
Mindie a Music-Sharing App That’s Like Vine for Songs
Revolutionary Live Streaming Apps
The Periscope App Lets You Stream Video To Your Followers
Pinboard Messaging Services
Pinterest Introduces a Photo Messaging Feature for Social Pinning
Crowdsourced Comedy Shows
Fanta and College Humor Stitch Together Funny Vine Videos
Intuitive Smartphone Robots
MobBob is a Charming 3D-Printed Robot with its Own Set of Legs
Age Group-Connecting Ads
A Speaking Exchange Brings English-Learning Teens and US Seniors Together
Dog Exercising Apps
The Wag Dog Walking App Lets You Choose a Local Walker From Your Phone
Insomnia-Curing Apps
The SleepRate Sleep App Tracks Patterns to Provide a Better Rest
Recreated Celebrity Covers
Taylor Swift Channels Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan
Collaborative Video Sharing Apps
The Ferris App Lets You Edit, Share and Augment Mobile Video
Curated Video Apps
The Wonder PL Platform Will Only Give You the Best Videos
Kid-Friendly Video Apps
The Vine Kids App Provides Content Curated for Children
Media Mashup Apps
Trio Helps Users Collaborate and Remix Images, Music and Video Content
Social Video Apps
The Rinbw App Fosters Communication with Your Closest Pals
Internet Speed-Controlling Devices
As Far As Grounding Techniques Go, the VexBox is a Great Option
Video Remixing Apps
Sympler is a Video Editing App That Helps You Mix and Remix Endless Creations
Collaborative Video Apps
Facebook's Riff App Enhances the Social Aspect to Media Sharing
Web-Based Video Services
Skype For Web Will Allow You To Skype Through Your Web Browser
Free Holiday Flight Campaigns
Jet Blue Offered Free Flights to Get People Home for the Holidays
Localized Video Travel Guidebooks
Ditch Hefty Travel Guide Books for These Convenient Videos
Artfully Experimental Music Apps
Lady Gaga's ARTPOP Album App is a Unique Experience
Age-Appropriate Video Apps
This YouTube App for Kids Prevents Accidental Adult Video-Watching
Aggregated Approval Apps
Starlike Combines Likes from All Social Networks into a Single App
Color-Filtered GIF Apps
The to.be GIF Camera App Creates Moving Images Out of One's Mobile Photos
Musical Messaging Apps
The La-La App Allows You To Chat Via Song
Directive Video Apps
Sup is an App That Gamifies the Experience of Sharing Videos with Friends
Travel-Specific Smartphones
IconQ Q5.5 Allows for Flexible Communication When Other Countries
Animation Texting Apps
The UltraText App Lets You Make Homemade GIFs to Send to Your Friends
Festival-Focused Video Sharing
These Snapchat Coachella Filters Create Concert-Branded Clips
Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
Beauty Giveaway Apps
Poshly Trades Goods for Hyper-Personal Consumer Data
Child-Friendly Video Platforms
YouTube Kids Provides a Safe Place for Children to Watch Clips
Pop Star Tribute Playlists
These Funny Playlists Respond to the Taylor Swift Spotify Drama
On-Demand Babysitting Apps
Date Night Now is a Peer-to-Peer Platform for Booking a Babysitter
Bathroom-Finding Apps
The Flushd App Locates Bathrooms Because When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go
Looping Video Apps
The Coub Gif Maker App Lets You Make and Remix Funny 10-Second Vids
Wifi Texting Apps
Text Using Wifi with The Three inTouch App
Nostalgic Video-Making Apps
The Animoto Video App Creates Clips Using Existing Photos and Videos
Ultra-Secure Calling Apps
The Signal App is Encrypted for Increased Security
Video Game Music Videos
This Interactive Video Game Music Video Brings Sound to the Virtual World
Interactive Office Chat Systems
The HipChat Platform Allows Employees to Communicate in Real Time
VR Video Platforms
'vcemo' is a Video Platform Devoted to Streaming Virtual Reality Content
Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
Trailblazing Telemedicine Apps
The HealthTap Prime App Helps You Video Chat With Doctors
Context Awareness Apps
The Location Tracking PlaceUs Uses Automation to Maintain Close Connections
Fully Loaded Football Apps
The NFL Now Mobile App Offers Tons of Video Highlights
Private Picture Posting Apps
The Cluster App Lets People See What You Want Them to See
Kid-Friendly Video Platforms
Hulu Kids Offers Age-Appropriate and Educational Programming
Fountain-Controlling Video Games
The 'Granary Squirt' App Turns Fountains into a Game of Snake
Tablet Game Builders
Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges
Video Communication Apps
The Skype App 5.0's Overhaul Makes Texting, Voice and Video Calls Easy
Cinematic Networking Campaigns
Taken 3's LinkedIn Marketing Stunt Promises Skill Endorsement
Group Direct Messages
Twitter Launches Private Messaging Features for Multiple Followers
Cost-Conscious Smartphones
The Moto E is a Handy, Wallet-Friendly Smartphone
Sound Broadcasting Apps
Chhirp Lets You Share Short Audio Recordings on Twitter
Monochromatic Coastal Music Videos
Lana Del Rey Releases the Video for Her Latest Song West Coast
Age-Appropriate App Labels
Google Play's 'Designed For Families' Features Family-Friendly Apps
Social Networking Video Players
The Twitter Video Feature Will Be More Like YouTube Than Vine
Food Puzzle Apps
Paula Deen’s Recipe Quest is Similar to the Iconic Candy Crush Game
Cross-Dressing Celeb Music Videos
Jenny Lewis' Just One of the Guys Video Stars Kristen Stewart