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# Anti-App Store Projects
The Not on the App Store Project Disproves That 'Theres an App for That'

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-29 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theres-an-app-for-that
References: [lustik.tumblr](http://lustik.tumblr.com/post/84016883590/floresenelatico-not-on-app-store) & [notonappstore](http://notonappstore.com/)

As much as [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-not-track-kids) wants you to believe "there's an app for that," the 'Not on the App Store' project tells you the exact opposite, demonstrating that some of the best things in life just can't be simulated with an app.

The project focuses on [childhood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenable-app) and shows that there's not an app for getting a push on a tire swing, playing tag outside or digging around in a sandbox—a real one, not a virtual one.

To participate in labeling objects as "not available on the App Store," you can [purchase a sticker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickerbox) for $1, or download one of the templates and print your own. Photos from the Not on the App Store project are posted to Tumblr and it's just getting started, sharing things that you just won't be able to find on the Apple iTunes store.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.9/10
- Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Physical Play Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive toys and play structures that encourage physical activity and engagement.
- **Offline Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and immersive offline experiences that cannot be replicated through digital platforms.
- **Nostalgia and Authenticity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products or services that tap into nostalgia and offer authentic, non-digital experiences.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into physical toys to enhance play experiences and bridge the gap between physical and digital play.
- **Event Planning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create events and activities that provide offline experiences and promote social connection.
- **Print Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce printed materials that offer unique and tangible experiences, appealing to the desire for authenticity.

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