# Appified Chore Chore-streamlining and rewarding apps enhance incentives. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 13, 2019 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-chore ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Appified Chore trend? **Appified Chore:** Apps that aim to organize and reward the completion of chores are on the rise, and can be used by parents and their children, or roommates who share household responsibilities. These apps provide incentives for everyday tasks and work to keep households organized in a way that's convenient and collaborative. ## The consumer insight behind the Appified Chore trend Today's consumer has a long list of professional and personal responsibilities to take care of day-to-day. Between work, social engagements, children, health goals and "side hustles," the modern consumer is increasingly strapped for time. Because of this, they're turning to products and services that aim to ease their daily interactions and responsibilities by focusing on prioritization and streamlining. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 31, 2018 to Aug 1, 2019 - Published: Aug 13, 2019 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Appified Chore trend ### Chore Tracking & Incentivizing Apps Apps that streamline and reward the completion of chores with gamification and incentives to maximize productivity and simplify households. ### Youth-Friendly Finance Tools Financial apps with educational components that help build valuable money management skills and foster better relationships between parents and children by offering a stream-line payment method. ### Roommate Management Apps Apps that help track and manage roommate chores, finances, and schedules to ease interpersonal conflict and increase household efficiencies. ## What the Appified Chore trend means for industry ### For Gamification Industry Gamification techniques can be leveraged across industries to incentivize consumer behavior, maximize consumer engagement and brand loyalty. ### For Financial Technology Industry App-based financial tools designed for children can teach them responsible money management and investment strategies, potentially creating future customers and or entrepreneurs. ### For Property Management Industry Property management companies can utilize app-based roommate tracking tools to increase tenant satisfaction by streamlining household management and billing procedures. ## Workshop question How could your brand streamline organization internally or for its customers? ## Trend signals for Appified Chore Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 28%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 28% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Chore trend 4 featured examples from Aug 31, 2018 to Aug 1, 2019. - [Roommate Chore Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justliv-app): The JustLiv App Lets You Share Chores and Track Expenses (Category: Social Good) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile app development industry to create more sophisticated roommate chore sharing apps. - [Family-Friendly Finance Incentives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jassby-match): 'Jassby Match' Matches Funds Given to Kids Using the Jassby App (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile payment system tailored specifically for the needs and preferences of families with children. - [Childhood Routine-Reminding Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-by-joy): The Octopus by Joy Smartwatch Keeps Kids Organized (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Leverage technological advancements to create smartwatches suitable for children and develop software solutions for managing child routines. - [Chore Payment Taxi Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parent-taxi-app): The ŠKoda Parent Taxi App Charges Kids for Drives in Chores (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile apps for chore management and tracking, focusing on improving the efficiency of family routines. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)