xenmaster's gen-z apps

Although I am a few generations removed from kids these days, this is what I imagine they are into. In no particular order.

Alex Ruiz
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  1. TikTok icon
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    When it comes to actually creating content, plenty of kids prefer the short form and real expressions of this trendy app. Like what Vine once was, but CCP approved.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    TikTok screenshot 1
    TikTok screenshot 2
    TikTok screenshot 3
  2. Discord icon
     Like

    The group chat alternative for Reddit, this is how people stay in touch in virtual environments.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Desktop UI
    Desktop UI Color Customization
    Cross Platform Video Chat and Screensharing
    +8
    Phone UI
  3. Twitch icon
     Like

    You can watch people Just Chat or stream Fortnite. A fully interactive experience that allows fans to interact with their favourite creators.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    The new Twitch design since September 26 2019
    The Theatre Mode
    Categories on Twitch
    +4
    Twitch screenshot 3
  4. Reddit icon
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    Kids love it because it is raw and unfiltered and there is a sub for pretty much every topic under the sun (and a few that are not).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
    Reddit screenshot 1
    Reddit screenshot 1
    Reddit screenshot 2
    +4
    Reddit screenshot 3
  5. Instagram icon
     Like

    The best way to follow fashion trends and your favorite brands/influencers, you cannot go wrong with Instagram.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Instagram screenshot 1
    Instagram screenshot 2
    Instagram screenshot 3
  6. Spotify icon
     Like

    Why buy albums like your parents did when you can get your entire catalog online? Mix and match to taste and share playlists with friends, adding to the social experience. It is just not the same as classic MTV though. :\

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Xbox
    • Android Wear
    Spotify screenshot 1
    Spotify screenshot 1
    Spotify screenshot 2
    +9
    Spotify screenshot 3
  7. YouTube icon
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    Gen Z are done with cable - that's for old fogies. The newest and best meme compilations, lo-fi mixes, and kpop videos are on YouTube. Full Stop.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    YouTube screenshot 1
    YouTube on Light Mode
    YouTube on Dark Mode
    +10
    YouTube screenshot 3
  8. TikTok meets Tinder in a way that connects video with the real you rather than pics and a profile statement. Very Z.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
  9. GIPHY icon
     Like

    Best way to get those animated memes onto your mobile chat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    GIPHY screenshot 1
    GIPHY screenshot 2
    GIPHY screenshot 3
  10. Apple Pay icon
     Like

    Better than using those annoying credit cards that their parents use lol. Especially since this works online as well as in more and more stores every day (and no need to worry about paying off balances, paper statements, or interest charges).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Apple Pay screenshot 1
  11. VSCO icon
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    The app that started the fashion trend. Grab your hydroflask, pastel scrunchies, and mom jeans that look like they were mauled by a wild animal and you have the look down.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
    VSCO screenshot 1
    VSCO screenshot 2
    VSCO screenshot 3
  12. Unfold icon
     Like

    A quick and dirty story editor for folks looking to up their Stories game.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Unfold screenshot 1
    Unfold screenshot 2
    Unfold screenshot 3
  13. Imgur icon
     Like

    Where else are kids going to host the images they are posting to Reddit?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Image info
    Drag and drop
    Default album view
  14. Coinbase icon
     Like

    Kids today aren't about Wall Street, index funds, or prospectuses (unless you are talkin about meme stocks). Crypto is the wave of the future when it comes to investing!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Coinbase screenshot 1
    Coinbase screenshot 1
    Coinbase screenshot 2
    +2
    Coinbase screenshot 3
  15. A life simulation, useful for socializing during a pandemic. It also allows people to interact in a less competitive and more cozy environment. Focused on social and less on winning.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Nintendo Switch
    Animal Crossing screenshot 1
    Animal Crossing screenshot 1
    Animal Crossing screenshot 2
  16. One of the hottest games out there, especially when it comes to twitch streaming. I also noticed that celebrities have had virtual concerts on here too, which is super weird.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AltStore
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Fortnite Battle Royale screenshot 1
    Fortnite Battle Royale screenshot 1
    Fortnite Battle Royale screenshot 2
    +9
    Fortnite Battle Royale screenshot 3
  17. Roblox icon
     Like

    Like Minecraft, but cool.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • HTC Vive
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Gear VR
    • Xbox
    • Meta Quest
    Roblox screenshot 1
    Roblox screenshot 1
    Roblox screenshot 2
    +2
    Roblox screenshot 3

Any Gen Z kids hanging out here, let me know what I got right and where I've gone wrong. Just keep in mind I need to find my reading glasses before I can read and respond. :D

Comments

István Kása
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Yeah,it is still is,to a extent.

István Kása
0

You forgot PUBG. Anyway,nice list!

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Alex Ruiz

I'm glad I didn't put Amongus on this list, at any rate. Remember when that was a thing?

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