# Game-Previewing Apps The AdPlay App Lets You Run a Trial of a Gaming App Before Downloading By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adplay References: [techinasia](https://www.techinasia.com/taiwans-vm5-lets-you-demo-apps-before-downloading-them/) & [vmfive](http://vmfive.com/) Realizing the frustration that comes with downloading a disappointing app, AdPlay is an app that lets you test games on your mobile devices, without having to install anything. The try-before-you-buy experience from Taipei-based startup VMFive collects apps from app stores and runs them in the cloud to optimize them for a range of devices. On the developer's side, there's no modifications that need to be made to the gaming app. As a result, the user interface is highly responsive and lag is reported to be quite minimal on the system. This is a great way to get a sense of what games people find the most entertaining, as the app appeals to gamers who don't want to waste their time downloading games they aren't going to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Try-before-you-buy Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to attract more potential customers by offering a free trial before downloading the full version. - **Cloud-based Optimization:** Opportunity for cloud-based technology companies to offer optimization services for gaming apps across a range of devices. - **Non-intrusive App Testing:** Opportunity for app testing companies to offer their services without requiring modifications from developers and making the process more user-friendly. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Offering a try-before-you-buy experience to boost user engagement and attract more potential customers. - **Cloud-based Technology:** Providing cloud-based optimization services for gaming apps on multiple devices. - **App Testing:** Offering non-intrusive app testing services to make the process more user-friendly for both developers and users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Ad Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbuild.md) - [Ad-Free Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscrible.md) - [Gamer Organization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skich.md) - [Mobile Gaming Port Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pluvia-app.md) - [Transformative Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ant-play.md) - [Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-app.md) - [Casual Tap Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-buddy.md) - [Android-Specific Cloud Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utomik-1.md) - [Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbite.md)