# Gamified Keyboard Apps The 'Erudito' App Lets Users Play Anytime They Type By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erudito-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/erudito?utm_campaign=startup-66838&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [erudito.io](https://erudito.io/?ref=betalist) The 'Erudito' app is a new kind of keyboard solution for [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-keyboard-iphone-case) users that will enable them to partake in a game as they go about their daily routine of responding to emails, texting and much more. The game works by having users type in whatever apps they usually utilize and won't cause a disturbance to ensure that they aren't distracted when trying to get work done. The game is like a [treasure hunt for words](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordsegments) and even features a socially connected functionality that will enable users to play against friends for a healthy sense of competition. The 'Erudito' app speaks to an increased demand for [gamified digital solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorequest) as more consumers seek to infuse fun and continuing education into their everyday routine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Gamified Keyboard Apps:** More gamified keyboard apps will emerge as consumers demand fun and educational digital solutions. - **Productivity Gamification:** The trend of gamifying productivity tools will continue as consumers seek to enhance their work and personal projects. - **Socially Connected Gaming:** Apps that offer social connectivity for gamification will become increasingly popular as consumers seek to stay connected and compete with friends. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Apps:** There is an opportunity for mobile app developers to create more gamified keyboard apps that can increase engagement and user retention. - **Edtech:** Educational technology companies can develop more gamified learning tools like Erudito that can increase engagement and retention among students. - **Productivity Tools:** Productivity tool developers can incorporate gamification features like Erudito to make work and personal projects more engaging and stimulating. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Typing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typenews.md) - [Emoji Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiz-blitz.md) - [Word Search Phone Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-hunter.md) - [Vocabulary Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-search-chase-letters.md) - [Daily Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letterbox.md) - [Phone Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-search-game.md) - [AI Typing Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-keyboard-app.md) - [Mobile Game-Branded Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fundian-x1-cookie-run.md) - [Gamified Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-productive.md)