# Vanity Shattering Apps (UPDATE) Ugly Meter Game for Smartphones Rates Unattractiveness With Zippy By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-meter1 References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/04/ugly-meter-app-worries-cyber-bullying-activists.html) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ugly-meter/id388336485?mt=8) For only $0.99 spent at the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-3) store, the purchase of the Ugly Meter app will tell you straight up how attractive you are -- and the results aren’t always pretty. The [smartphone game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-rater) rates users based on an [uploaded picture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet) and gives them a number out of 100 on the ‘ugly’ scale. As if finding out that an inanimate object using a completely flawed rating system finds you completely unappealing isn’t enough, there are also some harsh comments that accompany the score. One of the zing-worthy, tear-inducing disses is ‘you’re so ugly, you could make a glass eye cry.’ Ouch. Although the game has been out for some time, it is only now getting a flux of downloads after receiving the newly upgraded comment feature and shout-outs on several popular radio shows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-evaluation Apps:** There is a growing trend of apps that allow users to evaluate and rate themselves in various aspects such as attractiveness. - **Brutal Feedback:** Apps that provide harsh comments and feedback are becoming more popular, challenging users to confront their insecurities. - **Viral App Promotion:** The power of radio shows and influencer endorsements to generate a sudden influx of downloads for apps is increasing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** There is an opportunity for mobile app developers to create more self-evaluation apps with unique features and improved user experience. - **Digital Entertainment:** The rise of brutal feedback apps opens up new possibilities for innovative and engaging experiences in the digital entertainment industry. - **Digital Advertising:** The success of app promotions through radio shows highlights the potential for digital advertising agencies to leverage influencer marketing for app promotion campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie.md) - [Personalized Beauty Routine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-yoga-app-luvly.md) - [AI Social Media Enhancement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attract-ai.md) - [Virtual Piercing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-face-piercing-app.md) - [Authenticated Product Review Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/product-review-app.md) - [Interactive Number Estimation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunch-punch.md) - [Facial Exercise Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceyogi.md) - [AI Avatar Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-app.md) - [Photo-Enhancing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorater.md)