Personal assistant apps started off as universal apps meant to resolve users’ various needs, but developers soon discovered that designing the right app actually requires considerable foresight and an ability to understand and anticipate specific user needs. This discovery led to the rise of ever more personalized assistant apps. Here are some very specific personal assistant apps that are sure to assist more than a few users in 2019.
1. Purina Companion
Topping lists of must have pet-lovers apps, Purina Companion keeps pet owners informed on pet nutrition, training and other pet related information. So, if you are concerned about something your dog just ate or if your cat is acting strangely, you can ask Purina if you should be concerned and how you can help your companion.
2. Chris
Designed and developed in Germany, this personal assistant is downloadable to iOS and Android and allows users to communicate via hand signals. The app is marketed as a gesture-based car assistant, but it has potential for users who prefer not to engage their assistants via voice.
Currently, the assistant responds to three gestures and developers are working toward a wider range of gesture recognition.
If you were to consider a personal assistant app in the same niche as Chris, you’d want to find a developer that will consider a range of possibilities for the app so that as your business grows, your app is able to adapt and grow as well.
3. World Air Quality Index
This app is useful for anyone with respiratory issues as well as regular travellers who like to know weather conditions before they arrive in a new city. The app integrates with Google Assistant and other personal assistants and when prompted will tell you the air quality in your current location as well the quality of air in other cities around the world. What makes this app work so well is its reliance on data integration.
Different apps emphasize different features, and some may need geo-location accuracy while others might rely heavily on A.I.
Development teams that understand how to balance need and performance are able to produce fast-loading apps that are relevant for your user base. Browse what different mobile app development firms have to offer to see what your app could look like if you paired with a reputable, lean, and dynamic dev team with a portfolio they’re more than proud to showcase.
4. itcher
What’s great about itcher is that it recommends books, movies, T.V. shows and music that are found across different platforms and services so that you aren’t trapped in only one entertainment app. Whatever it is you might be looking for in terms of entertainment, itcher will offer you a suggestion based on your preferences. This A.I.-heavy app is sure to inspire quite a few retail-centered businesses.
What Your Business Can Learn from These Examples
The main lesson to take from the apps listed above is that designing the right app requires some forward thinking. Even apps with a loyal user base must evolve alongside user habits and tech advancements. The right app developer should constantly seek knowledge and share that knowledge with clients so that an app that is built today also has the potential to meet the needs of users next month, or next year.
Development teams should anticipate the need for evolving frameworks. When you meet with a prospective development team, they need to look at the ways in which your app idea aligns with your business plans and goals, as well as the expectations of your user base. The right app developer should use a lean process, keeping costs manageable even as the app evolves.
Keep these points in mind, and you’ll be well on your way to designing the next big personal assistant app — so get ready to hit the ground running!