What are the best types of apps to develop and sell???

Hello to you all fellow devs!

I have been thinking and doing some research in regard to what are the best type of apps to develop and sell.
There are many apps out there, basically two different types,

1) Apps that are functional and make life easier.

2) Apps that are for entertainment and looks.

So here is the scenario...

In your experience in selling apps and/themes in BlackBerry� World� (or other storefronts)out of your revenue what type of app has been the most profitable to you and why???

I look forward to finding out from a greater perspective from other developers!

Thanks in advance!
The frogster

I personally have found that my functional apps sell better over a longer period of time, more level sales. But, games and entertainment apps see a higher sell point and then taper off over time.

Simple, social app.

im creating a weather app:

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One piece of advice that is especially relevant to the current BB situation:

Don't invest in niche apps.
The only way to get a reasonable number of downloads with such a small user base is to develop for the mass market. You need something that 90% of people would at least consider trying, as opposed to something that 0.1% of people can't live without.

Originally Posted by jeroen_13

im creating a weather app:

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That looks very nice. Good to know you've hopped onto bb10

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Originally Posted by mikeo007

One piece of advice that is especially relevant to the current BB situation:

Don't invest in niche apps.
The only way to get a reasonable number of downloads with such a small user base is to develop for the mass market. You need something that 90% of people would at least consider trying, as opposed to something that 0.1% of people can't live without.

Yeah, like a vibrator app would be good for me, but not everyone.

P.s. We need a vibrator app that doesn't stop after 1 minute

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Originally Posted by pttptppt

That looks very nice. Good to know you've hopped onto bb10

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The app has also playbook support !

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Yeah, I'll use it on my phone because it runs faster and is actually supported!

Can I beta test?

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Originally Posted by pttptppt

Yeah, I'll use it on my phone because it runs faster and is actually supported!

Can I beta test?

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When I finished the beta, you can test it !

OT social apps sell best, but also note taking apps sell good

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Thank you very much for all your insight! I appreciate it very much!
I think the key is to keep the design of apps in functional basis and stay away from niche apps..

Thanks again!

My themes and apps on BlackBerry� World�: https://appworld.blackberry.com/webs...22702/?lang=en

One that will my PlayBook a 'dumb' touch screen for my Z10.

hey jeroen_13,

id still like to beta test your weather app. your pm inbox is full

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