# Playful Feline Apps The Cat Toy App is Sure to Keep Your Cat Occupied for Hours By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-toy-app References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/yasrsly/ipounce-1zl1) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cat-toy/id303973870?mt=8) It's apps like the Cat Toy App that make me really wish I had an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app). This app turns your iPhone into the ultimate [cat toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-with-ball) by projecting images of a mouse, a laser pointer, a spider and a butterfly for your kitty to pounce on. Cats can be fickle creatures, but there seems to be nothing they like more than chasing butterflies or [laser pointers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe) around the room. Check out the incredibly cute attached video showing the Cat Toy App in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Cat Toys:** Develop virtual cat toys to keep cats entertained through mobile apps. - **Pet Tech:** Develop pet technology to enhance owners interactions with pets through mobile apps. - **Gamifying Pet Care:** Develop gamified pet care technologies through mobile apps to foster engagement and increase pet activity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile App Development:** Industry needs to develop mobile apps that cater to the care and entertainment needs of pets. - **Pet Care:** Industry needs to innovate on pet care by integrating technology such as mobile apps for pet engagement. - **Entertainment Technology:** Industry needs to explore pet entertainment technologies such as mobile apps to foster pet engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Mode Smart Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3.md) - [Feline-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lovers-dating.md) - [Casual Animal Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitty-catcher.md) - [Cat Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisker-tracker.md) - [Laser-Emitting Cat Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-collar.md) - [Japanese Kitty Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-atsume-2.md) - [Mobile Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tile-match.md) - [Fortune Cookie-Inspired Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-with-organic-catnip.md) - [Productivity Timer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomokittens.md)