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# Social Media for Mobile Apps
AppBoy Launches Community for Mobile App Users

By Jacob Courtade | Published 2009-08-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-mobile-apps-appboy-community
References: [technmarketing](http://technmarketing.com/cellphone/social-media-and-mobile-apps-join-forces-using-appboy/) & [appboy](http://www.appboy.com)

While it may feel like we’re suffering through social media overdose, I still bump into a site every now and then that actually makes sense. Welcome [AppBoy](http://www.appboy.com/) - a community focused on mobile apps for iPhone/iTouch, Android and Blackberry users.

You can easily find recommended apps by category, device, rating - as you’d expect. But unlike other app stores, you’re not limited by geography. Best of all, mobile app users can make suggestions for developers - and the rest of the community can then vote them up or down, Digg-style.

And what if you’re a developer? You are able to create a profile on AppBoy, along with a vanity URL, in which you can showcase your portfolio (*and* get paid). Neat.

Round it off with a visually appealing design and whack of intuitive functionality, and AppBoy is well worth a peak.

[http://www.appboy.com](http://www.appboy.com/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Community-focused Mobile Apps:** Creating social media communities around mobile apps allows users to discover and recommend apps beyond regional limitations.
- **User-generated App Recommendations:** Enabling users to suggest and vote on app recommendations disrupts the traditional app store model and gives developers valuable user feedback.
- **Developer Showcase Platforms:** Offering developers the opportunity to showcase their portfolios and earn income through a dedicated platform like AppBoy provides exposure and financial incentives.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Mobile App Stores:** Developing community-focused features within mobile app stores can enhance user engagement and increase app discovery.
- **Social Networking Platforms:** Social media platforms can incorporate dedicated sections or communities for mobile app users, facilitating app recommendation and discovery.
- **Developer Tools and Platforms:** Creating developer-focused platforms that provide profile showcases and monetization opportunities can empower developers and enhance app quality.

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