# Public Polling Apps This App Lets Anyone Publish and Advertise Their Own Poll or Survey By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-polling References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/07/10/pollfish/?ncid=rss) & [pollfish](https://www.pollfish.com) A Greece-based startup has produced a public polling app called 'Pollfish,' which provides a platform for anyone to publish their own custom surveys. The purpose of the app is to give companies a quick and easy way of gathering real-time data on consumer behavior. Users who download the app can create their own Pollfish profile and immediately begin [designing their own public survey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surveh). The app allows you to select your target audience so that it can directly distribute the poll to those who matter most. The app will subsequently provide real-time results from a wide variety of users. You can then use custom filters such as location and gender to sort though your poll results. With so many companies focused on [data-driven decisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-survey-tool), a public polling app is a valuable tool for gathering a complete picture of current market conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Public Polling Apps:** A trend towards consumer-generated data collection, providing companies with on-demand, real-time insights. - **Customizable Survey Apps:** An industry focused on providing user-friendly platforms for fast and efficient survey creation. - **Real-time Market Research:** A trend towards the use of technology to generate dynamic, constantly-evolving real-time market insights. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Market Research:** Polling apps provide a space for companies to conduct market research and gather real-time insights through customizable surveys. - **Advertising:** Polling apps have the potential to assist advertisers and marketing agencies in generating data-driven campaigns. - **Mobile App Development:** As more companies look to capitalize on real-time market research, there is an opportunity for app development firms to create user-friendly, customizable survey apps that meet user needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Website Feedback Widgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pollpopup.md) - [Integrated Workplace Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-polls.md) - [Novelty Polling Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnypoll.md) - [Election Insights Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymarket-election.md) - [Audience Engagement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-in-presentations.md) - [Analytical Survey Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/askfast.md) - [AI Polling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekbot.md) - [Digital Opinion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypeaceislandcom.md) - [Social Podcast Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podopolo-app.md)