Every year on December 11th we celebrate the continued evolution of technology directly at our finger tips with National App Day! As cellphones and tablets advance to make our lives easier, give a needed distraction or alert us right on time with reminders, news, messages and more, there’s literally an app for any and everything!
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The Nokia “Snake” app is considered to be the first app which was created in 1997. Of course apps didn’t become mainstream until the release of Apple’s iPhone 10 years later, launching in 2007. Since then technology as changed as the world has. Right before our lives changed due to the 2020 pandemic, there were about 204 billion app downloads, shared by nationaltoday.com and according to Statista, there were around 257 billion mobile app downloads worldwide in 2023, as our lives have become even more digital.
With so many options out there, it’s very important that we support our own who are making apps too. Continue scrolling for 21 Black-Owned and/or created apps to add on your device today!
The XPAT App is a platform that connects the global Black community who work, study, and live abroad. Their mission is to improve the social mobility and overall wellbeing of the Black community by providing exposure and access to experiences, networks, and opportunities abroad. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.xpatinc.com/
2. Posh
With the Posh app you can discover local live events and experiences in an immersive audiovisual experience, Purchase tickets, RSVP, and share with your friends in seconds plus create and manage your own events.
3. Official Black Wall Street
Official Black Wall Street prides on themselves on providing a space to shop anything Black-Owned anytime! There’s also a place to submit Black-Owned Businesses. Visit their website here: https://obws.com/
4. PeduL
PeduL’s vision is to inform, inspire and empower the next generation of talent.
The goal of Edlyft is to break down barriers to help students succeed in tech. Learn more about this app on their website: https://www.edlyft.com/
6. kickstroid
Kickstroid is the Smartest Sneaker App Ever! This app gives resale price predictions on the hottest upcoming drops, personalized sneaker recommendation ratings, and data breakdowns of sneaker culture.
7. Equity
Equity is a social justice app where you can see protests in your community as well as organzine with others and get connected to activist. See more on their website: https://www.equityahead.org/
8. Exhale App
Exhale is an emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black Women to help cope with the stress associated with everyday life and the effects of systemic racism. Visit their website for more: https://www.exhale-app.com/
9. Legal Equalizer
Legal Equalizer is here to make sure you always know your rights!
10. EatOkra
The EatOkra app vows to honor culinary heritage and history for the African diaspora; cultivate a community rooted in a shared love for Black food and businesses; uplift Black businesses owners and future trailblazers; celebrate food as a centerpiece of Black joy; and provide comfort to Black communities nationwide. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.eatokra.com/
11. Nailstry
Nailstry allows you to step into the future of press-on nails. With their vitual sizing technology, you can get the size that fits you without all those unusable extra nails. Start your order and learn more on their website: https://nailstry.com/
12. Kiddie Kredit
As an activity management tool for children, we offer a fun and accessible way to teach and empower families with daily life skills for achieving goals one activity at a time. Adults can use this app to manage household tasks with the tap of a finger while remaining up-to-date on your children’s daily progress with real-time updates of goal completions.
13. Just Us
SOMETIMES JUSTICE IS UP TO JUST US. The JUST US mobile app was developed as a tool for community activism against police brutality, yet useful at any aggressive interaction that calls for JUST US. Visit their website here: https://www.justusapp.org/
14. Goalsetter
The Goalsetter app is for learning, saving, and investing3! It’s designed to prepare the next generation for a powerful financial future. From the youngest saver to the emerging investor, this app has you covered. Visit their website here: https://goalsetter.co/
15. GOODR
GOODR wants to solve hunger differently! This app is available to help organizations’ technology and logistics partner to help feed local communities. Visit their website here: https://goodr.co/
16. Fanbase
Fanbase is a FREE Next-Generation Social Media App that allows ANY user to earn money from day one. Visit their website here: https://www.fanbase.app/
17. Swivel Beauty
Swivel Beauty is your place to discover & book hairstylists you can trust with your kinks, coils, and curls. Visit their website here: https://swivelbeauty.com/
18. Calendly
Calendly makes scheduling simple. This app functionality goes way beyond just a scheduling link, with customizable, automated features to help you and your team achieve goals faster. Visit their website here: https://calendly.com/
19. The Shine App
The Shine App is the mental wellness app for better mornings, brighter days, and the truest you. Visit their website here: https://www.theshineapp.com/
20. We Read Too
Source: Random House
We Read Too is an app to discover books for young readers written by and about people of color. See more on their website here: https://www.wereadtoo.com/
21. BlackPlanet
Source: iOne Interactive
BlackPlanet is here for you to make your mark, expand your connections, and plug into the trending conversations. Here at BlackPlanet, we know that the black experience is as vast as the universe, and that we are in space together! While voyaging through this experience, know that you are seen, heard, and cared for. Visit their website here: https://blackplanet.com/
