# Remote Workspace Review Apps 'Workfrom' Crowdsources the Best Places to Work in Cities By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workfrom References: [lifehacker](http://lifehacker.com/workfrom-for-ios-helps-you-find-the-best-spots-to-work-1788493791) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/workfrom/id1071958700) With many jobs existing solely online, employees don't always need to work in a traditional office; 'Workfrom' is an app and online platform for those people. The service is like [Yelp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-yelp-assistant) but specifically for [publicly accessible working spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womality), letting users post reviews of various areas throughout a city. The Workfrom system is based on a set of criteria that are most relevant to people looking for a publicly accessible workspace. These include things like: whether the space is public or private; the quality of the Wi-Fi there; the amount of outlets (or whether there are outlets at all); and whether the space has food and drinks. Workfrom began as a website only, but has since expanded to include a [mobile app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pogether) as well, which is fitting considering the transient nature of its target users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Crowdsourced Reviews:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that crowdsources reviews for various industries to help consumers make informed decisions. - **Remote Working:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tools or services to enhance the remote working experience, such as virtual collaboration platforms or remote team management software. - **Location-based Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an app or platform that provides location-based recommendations for various needs, such as working spaces, restaurants, or entertainment venues. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that allows users to review and rate hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to help travelers find the best accommodations. - **Co-working:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects remote workers or freelancers with available co-working spaces, making it easier for individuals to find and book workspace. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an app that enables users to review and recommend restaurants, cafes, and bars, giving consumers insights into the best dining options in their area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Work Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotfinder.md) - [Cafe Workspace Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafewofi.md) - [Remote Workspace Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-hunt.md) - [Remote Work Café Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-radar.md) - [Third Workspace Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-workspace.md) - [Connective Remote Work Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1.md) - [Remote Worker Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-remote-workers.md) - [Flexible Workplace Organization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desky-app.md) - [Connective Remote Working Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare.md)