Examples of Apps and Businesses Built by Students

Examples of Apps and Businesses Built by Students

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App themes

Types of apps built with MIT App Inventor

Environmental Apps

Tag It! – an app that mobilizes neighbors to clean up their neighborhood

Recycle Pal – a game that teaches kids how to recycle

Recycle Buddy – an app that teaches people how to recycle

Gold in Garbage – an app that encourages recycling in Kenya

Geequetes – an app that teaches people how to make things out of recyclable items

Teacher Share – an app that helps teachers share resources with other teachers

Happy Clean – an app that teaches about the environment with fun games

Recycle Champion – encourages users to recycle with an avatar system

GreenBaby – an app from Brazil that educates users about deforestation & local environmental problems

ApaPura – an app from Moldova that helps citizens take care of local wells

H2NO - an app that helps conserve water

eFlow – an app that helps users manage their electricity bills

Apps that Promote Wellness & Positivity

Address Stress – an app that helps teens manage stress by suggesting relaxing activities

Ahh I’m Mad – an app that helps teens control their anger

Smile – an app that helps you have a good day by storing your favorite memories and sharing inspirational quotes

Praise Pop – an app that sends personalized compliments

CheerUp & Smile – an app that sends jokes, comics, and happiness tests

Apps that Promote Safety

iHelp – an app that helps victims of sexual assault to report crimes

SafeWalk – an app that helps teens in unsafe areas find people to walk home with

Stand – an app that informs and helps teens that have experienced sexual assault

SafeButt – an app that allows women to sound an alarm if they feel unsafe

Lady Warriors Unite – an app that helps parents track the location of their kids to prevent kidnapping

SafeTeen – an app that connects teens with social and safety services in their community

SafeT - an app that connects users with an emergency button and various hotlines

Report It – an app to help victims report crime

SecretPigeon – an app that helps teens discreetly send an SOS message to friends and family to exit dangerous or delicate social situations

Apps that Promote Health & Fitness

ConcussionChecker – an app to help people determine if they have a concussion and find help

YoCoDis – an app to help people with disabilities find and store fitness exercises

Bunny Bolt – a fitness app to encourage kids to exercise with a fun game

Pharm Alarm – a medical alert app to help people with sickness to remember to take their medication and to check in with family

Healthy Me – an app to help people find healthy foods, health advice, and maps to healthy resources in their community

MyNurse – an app that allows hospital patients to request help from nurses

TimeOut – an app that detects possible concussions in athletes

ChronicCare – an app that helps people with chronic illnesses to keep track of their appointments, medications and symptoms

Force Transmission Data Collector - an app that connects with a helmet sensor that detects concussions and texts the coach

Foodini – an app for users with dietary restrictions that translates users’ dietary needs into many languages

The Allergy App – an app that helps users determine whether a food will give them an allergic reaction

Fittastick - an app that tracks food consumption and exercise and encourages fitness and weight loss through social networking

BeneFit - an app to help people assess if they are hurt, find advice for recovery, and numbers of local clinics if they require professional medical help

Unwind – a stress-relief app that provides tools to help people relax and cope with multiple types of stress

c-Casualty – an app that improves confidentiality and secures patients’ medical records by storing them in the cloud

Education Apps

Math Droid - An app to help you solve math problems and calculate tips

We Read Too by Kaya - An app to help people of color to find books about and written by people of color

Study Pal - An app to help 6th graders prepare for standardized tests

Homework Help - An app out of Zimbabwe that helps you study notes, take quizzes to test your understanding, and view past exams

Field Tripper - an app that improves field trip logistics for all participants

SPEDT – an app that motivates students to complete their homework by rewarding students with tickets for homework completion

C@rdinal Tutor – an personal organization app for students and parents to help keep track of assignments

PassMath - an app to help students practice math on their smart phones

A Look Inside - an app to help students understand what’s inside technology they see everyday

Kineses - An app to help dyslexic kids to read

Mental Health and Bullying Apps

BeatBully - an app that educates a person being bullied about how to handle their situation

Anonymous Health - an app to help teens find help for addressing mental health issues through chatrooms

Clique Me - an app that helps people who are bullied get the resources they need

Apps for People with Disabilities

Hello Navi - an app to help blind students navigate through the hallway at school

AutBuddy – an app that helps children with autism manage tasks and facilitates communication between parents and teachers

Pill Pal – a medication reminder for people with mental disabilities

LanguaSign – aan app that translates texts and signs

Social Service Apps

Community – an app that connects users with the most basic needs, such as food, shelter, medicine, and clothing

FITA: Foreign Immigration to America – an app designed as an all-in-one resource for immigrants to the United States

School Dayz – an app that shows teens how to deal with dangerous and difficult situations

Aged Out Help - an app that helps aged-out foster care youth (age 18) get the help they need to become more successful

Furry Friends Finder – an app to help pet owners find lost pets

Campus Care - an app that allows students to report issues that need to be fixed in the school

PTSD App - an app to provide resources to teens suffering from PTSD symptoms

Lifestyle Apps

Early Bird - an app helps young kids wake up on time and improve their math skills with an alarm that only turns off after you answer a math problem correctly

How to Adult – an app to help college graduates learn the skills they need to be adults, like financial management

Arrive - an app that allows users to check in and out of school

TechTime - an app to help teens manage the time they spend on technology

Am I Full? - an app to help you see how many seats are available in restaurants and what they are rated

My Director – an app that helps people learn how to play music

Shop Easy – an app to simplify grocery shopping

Travel App

Mayo Free Clinic - an app to help patients visiting the Mayo Clinic to find enjoyable things to do in the area

Outdoor Safety - an app that connects visitors in Central Oregon with safe outdoor activities

Financial Planning Apps

Money Managing App - a game that helps teens and young adults manage their finances by budgeting certain aspects of their daily life

Financial Future - An app that helps students learn how to plan for their financial future

Charity/Philanthropy Apps

InstaKarma – an app where teens can find volunteer opportunities in their communities

Charity Box – an app to help people find places to donate their used items to charity

The Helpful Chef – an app that helps people find recipes and the location of the nearest soup kitchen, reducing hunger

Pay It Forward – an app that lets users prepay at restaurants and donate meals to those less fortunate

Los Angeles Food & Rescue – an app that connects caterers, event planners, and film crews to local food pantries and homeless shelters that can use leftover food

DoNation - An app that connects potential donors with organizations seeking donations

Community Apps

Spectrum – an app that provides a social media network for the LGBTQIA+ teen community looking for a safe support system

Girls Up – an app that encourages girls to think beyond traditional female roles and have the confidence to challenge the status quo

Beauty and Fashion Apps

In the Nude - an app where users take a quiz and get matched with beauty and fashion advice

Planning Apps

Edu @ Home – an app that helps students and parents keep track of homework assignments

Transportation Apps

BusWuz – an app that helps students and parents track the location of their school bus

Business Apps

BookOut – an app that enables users to buy and sell textbooks at reasonable prices

Career Planning Apps

JobFish - an app to help teens find jobs

KidsPiration - a quiz app that matches students with a career

Agriculture Apps

Animal and Plant Health – an app that lets farmers manage plant and animal diseases

Disaster Risk Reduction Apps

Crash Helper - an app to help people follow the right step-by-step process if they get into a car crash

Entertainment Apps

Draw It – a drawing game for kids

Government Apps

Protect Our Parks – an app that allows the public to alert local municipalities about safety concerns or issues with local parks

Sanitation Apps

LagToilet – an app with a searchable database of publicly accessible toilets in the city of Lagos

Productivity Apps

A+ From Us - an app that puts all the educational tools that students need in one place

Motivate Me - an app that sends users motivating text messages and keeps track of accomplishments

App themes

When teens build apps, here are some top themes that emerge:

Education/Learning - apps that help students seek help with their homework or practice skills
Health/Fitness - apps that helps manage patient care or help people live a healthy lifestyle
Community - apps that help people learn about local events or connect with similar people around them
Counseling - apps that provide support for people with mental health issues or victims of bullying or violence
Nonprofit/Volunteerism - apps that help people volunteer, donate, or connect with local charities

Types of apps built with MIT App Inventor

Gaming - Students use games to promote learning in topics such as Environmental Awareness, Emergency Response, Medical Training, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Coding, and Reading Comprehension, to name a few. These often take the form of quizzes or adventure games where users are assigned a character and are often described by the students to “make learning more fun”.
Reference/Resource - Certain apps address issues by acting as resources wherein users can pull information and learn more about a specific topic.
Broadcasting - Many applications also act as a dashboard wherein users can view the latest information on their school or their communities. It’s also a platform for schools and government officials to post announcements and share information.
Connecting People - Many apps have social aspects wherein users are connected to each other through a chat or messaging function. An example could be applications that connect patients to their doctors so that they can communicate remotely. Other applications connect parents with teachers so that they can be updated on their child’s school performance.

Environmental Apps