# Video Chat Advice Apps The 'Guru' App Lets Users Answer Questions and Get Paid By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guru-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/guru-app?utm_campaign=startup-63022&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [gurutheapp](https://gurutheapp.com/?ref=betalist) The 'Guru' app is positioned as a versatile education and advice solution for consumers that will allow [experts to monetize their skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outpost) and let users get the right kind of information they need in an [on-demand basis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ai-guides). The app works by having gurus sign up and provide their prowess capabilities to other users that can get in contact with them at a rate of $1 per minute for a video session. This could be to ask a specific question or even as a [tutoring option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-guidance) to get help with a very specific skillset for users who are learning a new trade or skill. The 'Guru' app is slated for a 2019 launch and works purely off of user's smartphones to let them access the service from anywhere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **On-demand Expertise:** Opportunity to create platforms that connect users with industry experts for personalized advice and education on a pay-per-minute basis. - **Monetizing Skills:** Potential for individuals to turn their expertise into a profitable business by offering video sessions and consultations for a fee. - **Mobile Education:** Rise of mobile apps as convenient tools for learning new skills and accessing personalized educational resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Education:** Online education platforms can adopt the pay-per-minute model to offer live video tutorials and personalized learning experiences. - **Consulting:** Consulting firms and individual experts can leverage video chat apps to offer remote consultations and advice services to clients across various industries. - **Gig Economy:** The gig economy can benefit from platforms like 'Guru' by providing an avenue for skilled professionals to monetize their expertise on a flexible basis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intro-app.md) - [Real-Time Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendher-hotline.md) - [Practical Professional Advice Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mana-app.md) - [Quick Monetized Expertise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20min.md) - [AI-Powered Astrological Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrolguru.md) - [AI Spiritual Gurus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-spiritual-gurus.md) - [Creator-Centric Monetization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monetization-app.md) - [Digital Astrology Consultations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrology-consultations.md) - [Parental Guidance Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auggie-app.md)