Trend cluster
Category

Appified
Control

Parents turn to mobile applications to keep up with their children online.

Parent-Controlled GadgetsTime-Restricting AppsBaby-Monitoring AppsBalanced Activity AppsParental Control Apps

Trend

What is the Appified Control trend?

Appified Control: It's no surprise that younger generations are more tech and social media-savvy than their parents, but thanks to a new slew of mobile apps dedicated to Internet monitoring, parents don't have to worry as much about their children's online behavior and well-being. Whether it's monitoring content or time spent online, this appified form of preventative control makes for a streamlined solution in a culture teeming with unseen online dangers.

Trend themes

Themes within the Appified Control trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Mobile Parental Control Apps

Apps that provide parents with easy and efficient monitoring and control of their children's online activity.

02

App-Connected Child Monitoring Devices

Gadgets and systems that enable remote monitoring of children, particularly in the car or at home.

03

Baby and Child-Care Apps

Apps that help parents track their child's health, growth, and activities to ensure their well-being.

Industry implications

What the Appified Control trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Mobile Applications

Innovative apps that serve as parental control, monitoring, or tracking tools disrupting the traditional methods of child care.

For

Child Safety Gadgets and Systems

Emerging products that enhance child safety in vehicles, homes, and other settings with remote monitoring capabilities.

For

Healthtech for Parents

Technologies that provide parents with accessible and convenient baby and child care options, reducing stress and uncertainty.

Workshop question

How are you granting your consumers a sense of control in the chaotic information age?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Appified Control

Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 39%, activity 37%, freshness 8%.

Popularity39%
Activity37%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America

Evidence

Examples of the Appified Control trend

8 featured examples from Sep 15, 2014 to May 24, 2016
Parent-Controlled Gadgets
CategoryTech

Parent-Controlled Gadgets

'Circle with Disney' Lets Parents Control Their Kid's Digital Content

The technology industry is set to benefit from the growth in parent-controlled gadgets, with opportunities for app development and device management companies to create innovative…

Time-Restricting Apps
CategoryTech

Time-Restricting Apps

OurPact Manages Parental Control Settings Based on a Child's Schedules

Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the industry of mobile app development, there is potential for creating innovative time-restricting apps.

Baby-Monitoring Apps
CategoryTech

Baby-Monitoring Apps

The Glow Baby App Helps New Parents Keep Tabs On Their Baby's Health

Opportunities for companies to develop and improve mobile health apps that cater to specific health monitoring needs, like baby health.

Balanced Activity Apps
CategoryTech

Balanced Activity Apps

DinnerTime Plus Helps Parents Regulate a Child's Device Usage

The digital wellness industry can capitalize on creating solutions and services to address device addiction and promote healthy usage habits.

Parental Control Apps
CategoryTech

Parental Control Apps

This Mobicip App Supplies Parents with Tools to Ensure Kids Browse Safely

The development of advanced parental control apps presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions that address the growing need for safer online ex…

App-Connected Car Seat Monitors
CategoryTech

App-Connected Car Seat Monitors

'Driver's Little Helper' Alerts the Driver If the Car is Too Hot

The automotive industry can capitalize on app-connected car seat monitoring systems to enhance child safety features in vehicles.

Monitoring Media Apps
CategoryLifestyle

Monitoring Media Apps

The Mamabear App Helps Parents Audit Their Child's Social Media

The social media monitoring app industry is growing rapidly with apps like Mamabear leading the pack.

Parental Restriction Subscription Services
CategoryLife-Stages

Parental Restriction Subscription Services

Circle Go Helps Manage Kid's Devices Outside the Home

Companies in the internet security and parental control software industry can capitalize on the demand for improved and user-friendly solutions, such as developing advanced filter…