# On-Demand Livestream Apps The 'LUCY' App Lets Users Make Extra Money Livestreaming Locations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucy-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/lucy-live-stream?utm_campaign=startup-70379&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [lucystreaming](http://lucystreaming.com/?ref=betalist) The 'LUCY' app is an on-demand livestream platform that will enable users to get a live snapshot of an array of locations by simply prompting a request to someone who's nearby. The app can be used for both Recorders and Viewers, and enables those who want to shoot videos with a way to [make a bit of extra money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilted) by accepting livestream requests. This could come in hand for shoppers curious if a specific location is busy or not, to see if there is a lineup for a service and much more. The 'LUCY' app is an extension of the [livestream revolution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live24) that is seeing users take advantage of smartphones in order to share moments and scenarios in real time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **On-demand Livestreaming:** The rise of on-demand livestreaming platforms presents opportunities for businesses to provide real-time experiences and information to their customers. - **Location-based Livestreaming:** Location-based livestreaming apps like 'LUCY' create opportunities for individuals to monetize their proximity to popular locations and provide live snapshots to curious viewers. - **Earning Money Through Livestreaming:** Livestreaming apps that offer a way to make extra money by accepting livestream requests open up new income streams for users who want to share their experiences and engage with an audience. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** On-demand livestream apps can revolutionize the retail industry by allowing shoppers to check the current status of a store and see if there are long queues before visiting. - **Tourism:** Location-based livestreaming can disrupt the tourism industry by providing potential travelers with real-time views of popular destinations, helping them make informed decisions. - **Entertainment:** The ability to earn money through livestreaming introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for content creators and performers in the entertainment industry to monetize their talents without traditional gatekeepers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Demand Content Creation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-agent.md) - [Multi-Camera Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-switcher-mobile-app.md) - [Immersive Video Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-live.md) - [Cinematic Video Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detail-app.md) - [Luxury E-Commerce Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-apps.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Open-Source Live-Stream Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimesh.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md) - [Social Video Reaction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seen-app.md)