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53 Profitable App Ideas You can Build: Quickest Way to $10K+ per Month

Many app developers are looking for profitable app ideas to take to the app store and generate over $10K per month. This article will discuss profitable app ideas that you could do today!

It takes to build an app that can generate over $300 per day. So, it is crucial to have app ideas that are profitable and easy to do. These app ideas will change your life if you take action today!
If you want a list of app ideas, then keep watching!

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11 Profitable App Ideas You can Build: Quickest Way to $10K+ per Month

App Idea #01: Book Creator App

Book creator app offers users to create amazing books using text, images, and even videos. The app's interface should be very easy, making it perfect for easy publishing ebooks! After creating a book from this app, the user should easily publish it on the Amazon Kindle store.
This app idea can quickly increase your revenue by $300+ per day if you take action today!

App Idea #02: Real Estate calculator App

The real Estate app is all about helping real estate agents calculate the price of any property they are advertising. This app should be very easy to use for both agents and customers.

All you need to do is enter details like size, location, etc. Along with your preferences (like the number of bedrooms), this app will generate a fair price for you.

App Idea #03: Car Insurance Calculator App

A car insurance calculator app allows users to calculate their monthly or yearly premium depending on the type of vehicle they want to insure. This app will help users decide before taking out a policy. 

App Idea #04: Video Editing App

Video editing app allows users to edit their own videos using a very easy and intuitive interface. This app can be used by anyone, including people who are not tech-savvy!

The app should allow video trimming, resizing (changing aspect ratio), and adding filters like the old Instagram-style ones. The app also needs an option for uploading videos to YouTube or Vimeo.

App Idea #05: Music Creator App

Music app allows users to create their own music using a very easy and intuitive interface. This app is perfect for anyone who wants to make songs, beats, and melodies, but they do not know the first thing about how it works!
This app should allow sounds editing like cutting them into pieces or changing the pitch/tempo. The app will also need an option to upload your creations on Soundcloud (or any other similar platform) so that others can listen to your tunes.

App Idea #06: App Flipping Marketplace

App flipping app is for app developers who want to monetize their apps without publishing them on the app store. This app can be used by other people looking to buy an app that has already been published in the Play Store or App Store but was never updated after its release!

This marketplace could work like eBay. Where you will see a list of different applications available, the date when they were initially launched, and how much they're being sold for right now. As soon as someone buys your app, you get paid using PayPal instantly.

App Idea #07: Hire Virtual Assistant App

They hire a virtual assistant app for entrepreneurs looking to outsource their daily tasks. This app can be used by anyone in need of extra help with anything, especially if they're too busy or do not know how to get it done themselves!

This app will allow users to browse through an intuitive interface and a list of professional assistants already registered on the platform. The user then selects one based on various factors like qualifications/experience and schedules a call before hiring them immediately! 

App Idea #08: Simple App Builder

Simple app builder app is for entrepreneurs who want to build their own app but lack the technical skills or knowledge required. Anyone can use this app, including people who do not even have a business idea yet!

This app will allow users to choose from different apps like restaurants, dating websites, messaging services, etc. The user then selects their preference and any additional options before creating an app right away using the one-click installation feature! 

App Idea #09: Virtual Reality App Store

An app that allows people to buy and sell virtual reality content. This app is perfect for VR developers who can sell their videos, apps, and games directly to users through this app. 

This app will allow people to browse through a list of the different content available using an intuitive interface. The user then selects the ones they like, downloads them right away, and starts playing/experiencing virtual reality almost instantly!

App Idea #10: Language app

An app that teaches people a new language. There are many ways to monetize this app, like in-app purchases, video ads, etc.
 
This app will allow people to choose the language they want to learn. Then it uses different techniques like videos, audio lessons, games, challenges, etc. to teach that person how to speak/understand other languages!

App Idea #11: App that allows people to make money using their phone

This app will let users do simple tasks on their mobile phones, such as watching videos or taking surveys. The user gets paid for completing these tasks and can instantly withdraw the money through PayPal/other similar services! 

App Idea #12: App that allows people to send messages anonymously (like Snapchat)

App, where users can anonymously message friends, etc. App, will delete messages after a certain time and user cannot send the same message to the same person, etc. app can also be used for one-on-one messaging.

This app is perfect for people who want to stay anonymous when communicating with others. The app allows them to send texts or pictures without revealing their identity so they can chat freely!

App Idea #13: App that allows people to play games with friends (like Words With Friends)

This app is perfect for app developers that want to make money through the app.
This app will allow people to play a variety of games with their friends and/or family members using an intuitive interface. The user can choose from various options like chatting during the game, challenge mode where they have to complete certain tasks in order to win, etc., all within this app!

The app can also be used for in-game purchases!
You can build this app quickly if you know what you are doing!!

App Idea #14: App where people can buy coupons (like Groupon)

An app where users can find restaurants, etc, and purchase coupons for discounts/deals on food, etc..

This app will allow people to browse through a list of different coupons and deals available in their location using an intuitive interface. The user can then choose which ones they like, share them with friends or family members, redeem them at the restaurant/store right away!

The app also has social features where users can add locations on the map so everyone knows what places are good near them. They can then create groups and invite others into these groups while communicating with each other about certain topics related to food etc..!!

App Idea #15: Local marketplace app

An app where users can post items they want to sell and get local buyers in their area.

This app will allow people to post items they want to sell and advertise them through different features like posting social updates, geo-tagging etc.
People who are searching for certain products can browse through this app using an intuitive interface and purchase any item right away or make a bid on it! This app is perfect for anyone selling their old stuff around the house!!

App Idea #16: App where people can order food online (like GrubHub/Seamless)

An app that allows users to find restaurants, etc, and buy food for delivery.
This app will allow users to find a restaurant/other food places based on their location and buy the food they want using an intuitive interface. The app can also be used for one-on-one communication between the buyer and seller so they can agree on an order, see the delivery status, etc.

App Idea #17: App where people can get paid to watch videos (like Swagbucks)

App where users can view ads and earn money.
This app will allow users to watch videos, ads, etc., and get paid for it by app developers or advertisers!

The user can then choose how they want to be paid using PayPal/other similar services so the app is perfect for anyone looking to make some extra money!!

App Idea #18: Digital Product Offer Wall app

An app that allows users to find and download digital products from different categories, and buy them. The app would be a mix of Pinterest, Evernote and Reddit wrapped into one app! This profitable app idea can also include affiliate links for each product so you could make money by promoting other people's products.

App Idea #19: On-demand Car Wash App

The on-demand car wash app allows customers to order services from home without having to leave their vehicle at any given time! This app has huge potential since everyone owns a car these days and no one wants to spend hours waiting for their vehicle to get washed.

All you need is a clean app that shows the location of your vehicle (car owners can mark where it's parked) along with all the information about getting it cleaned like photos, types of service options, etc. This app will allow users to schedule appointments in advance or simply order on-demand services whenever they want!

App Idea #20: Fitness App

A fitness app that allows you individuals or teams with similar workout schedules and habits to come together into groups called “teams” where members track each other’s progress by submitting what workouts they did during the day as well as how many reps were completed per exercise. This app also features a chat feature so that teammates could communicate more easily about exercises even though they might be in different locations.

This app will allow users to track workouts and share them with other people on the app, like friends or family members for example who want them to stay motivated!

App Idea #21: Transportation app

An app that allows users to schedule or track transportation services through a single platform. This app will allow users to book and pay for different types of transportation like cabs, Uber/Lyft-like services, buses, and trains in one place instead of using multiple apps!

App Idea #22: App where people can watch videos about how to do things (DIY)

An app that lets anyone post their own instructional video on anything they want so others can learn from it too! Whether you’re teaching someone how to bake the perfect chocolate cake or fix an old car this app is perfect for everyone since we all have something unique we could teach other people!!

This app would also feature social features like comments and likes so users can interact with each other and have discussions instead of just watching videos!

App Idea #23: School app

An app for students, teachers and parents that allows them to keep track of everything related to school life. The app will allow users to view grades, homework assignments, teacher contact information (for quick questions), student profiles so they can see photos/contact info if need be in case of an emergency or other important events happening at school etc., as well as the ability to communicate with all members on the app through a built-in chat feature!

This app has huge potential since it would benefit everyone involved in education like administrators who could use it too when looking into performance data instead of using multiple apps which is much more time-consuming.   

App Idea #24: On-demand Grocery Delivery Apps (like UberEats)

An app that allows users to order groceries from their favorite supermarkets and have them delivered at a specific time which they can schedule in advance, or simply request on-demand services. This app will allow grocery stores to make more revenue by selling products through the mobile app as well as reaching customers outside of store hours!

App Idea #25: Event app (like Eventbrite)    

An event app where individuals can search for events based on categories like music, sports, etc., buy tickets online using PayPal/credit card options, and then get notifications about updates related to the event such as location changes, cancellations etc., all within one platform so it's much easier than going back and forth between different websites trying to find out information!

The app will also include social media share buttons so users can invite their friends to the app and even promote events on social media channels like Instagram, Facebook, etc. for free advertising!
     
This app would be perfect for event organizers since it's much easier than having them pay tons of money in fees by using other apps that charge big commissions or use affiliate marketing programs when they could just have a direct connection with customers through this app instead.

App Idea #26: Exercise Classes app

An exercise classes app where individuals can search for different types of workouts according to location, interest etc., book online without waiting in line at gyms/studios and then get notified about updates related to the class such as cancel if necessary which saves time too!

This app would be great for anyone who wants to sign up for a class in advance before going or opts out last minute since they can reschedule it.

App Idea #27: Watch Party App

An app for people who love to host parties and watch their favorite TV shows together. The app will allow users to invite friends/family members with one-touch access, chat about the event in real-time during the show they're watching or after it's over so everyone can discuss what happened, suggest future episodes that could be interesting, etc., among other features!

This app would be great for socialites since we all know how much of a hassle it is trying to get everyone together at the same place and having them RSVP late even when you send out invitations weeks beforehand which wastes so much time on our part!  

App Idea #28: Makeup app (like Sephora/Ulta)

An app that allows individuals to buy makeup based on product reviews, videos, tutorials, etc. Read about new releases, and sees exclusive offers for app users only. This app will also allow companies like MAC cosmetics to provide its customers with the ability to purchase products directly through the platform which saves time instead of checking out other websites or even waiting in line at physical stores!

This app would be perfect since it serves as an all-in-one shop where people can save their cart (so they don't forget what products they wanted), make quick purchases without having to wait online if necessary, and then get updates when items are shipped so there's no need to check back often just for updates which saves time too!

App Idea #29: Cleaning app

An app where users can request house cleaning services based on location, read reviews of cleaners, and then get notified when the cleaner is arriving. This app will allow anyone to hire a cleaner easily without having it being too expensive since there are no middlemen involved!

This app would be great for people who don't have time or prefer not to clean their homes themselves especially if they live alone or with just one other person so that means more free time for them instead of scrubbing toilets all day long!  

App Idea #30: Babysitter finder app

An app for parents with small children who want to find babysitters based on location, ratings/reviews, etc. Parents will also be able to schedule different types of events like playdates through this app which saves time instead of searching manually!

This app would be perfect for working individuals or anyone else who wants some extra cash by taking care of other people's kids while they're away whether it's a few hours or overnight depending on availability since you can make quick money without having to look elsewhere.

App Idea #31: Travel app (like Airbnb)    

An app that allows users to rent properties according to location, read reviews about the property and host/renter, get notified when someone books their place so there are no mistakes! This app will save time looking through countless listings which take forever especially if we want something last minute instead!

This app would be great for small business owners. For example, say user developer is traveling and needs a place to stay for the night while they're visiting another city. They can use this app so that it's easier than searching through Google or other websites since we don't have time to waste while we're busy!

App Idea #32: Pet Sitter app      

An app where all pet sitters are listed by location, read reviews about each one of them from past customers, see prices per visit/per hour, etc., send messages back and forth with potential candidates before making a final decision which saves us tons of time instead of having to call everyone individually looking for someone who is available in our area when necessary!

This app would be great especially if you have to leave your pet for a while since it's difficult to find someone on short notice.

Besides that the app would be great for individuals who are looking for different types of jobs that they can do even if the time is limited or just want to make some extra money by taking care of other people's pets!    

App Idea #33: Repair app

An app where users can request a repairman based on location, read reviews about them from past customers/users, etc., and get notified when someone is arriving to their home which saves time instead of having to call each individual company trying to figure out who would be the best fit.

This app would be perfect for homeowners or anyone else that needs something repaired like clothes dryers (since it's difficult finding one in such short notice), broken door handles, leaky faucets, etc., since we'll know ahead of time exactly who will show up!

App Idea #34: Music Festival app

An app where people can buy tickets for different music festivals all over the world by scrolling down through numerous listings, see who's playing when/where, find friends that are going to the same festival as us (if they've also downloaded app), etc., which saves time instead of having to go through tons of websites trying to figure out where we want to go and if there are any good artists performing.

This app would be great for individuals traveling or anyone else who loves attending festivals since it will take less effort than searching manually on multiple sites especially if you don't have much free time!      

App Idea #35: Job app

An app where users can apply for different types of jobs by scrolling down through numerous listings based on location, read reviews about each one from past employers/employees, get notified when someone accepts our application, etc., which saves time instead of having to go through countless websites/applications every day looking for something that may be a good fit!

This app would be great especially after college since it's the perfect way to get our name out there and start networking with other professionals in different industries whether you're still searching for your dream job or need some extra cash on the side.  

App Idea #36: Drone app

An app where users can see pictures taken from drones based on location (i.e. New York City), read reviews about each drone by past customers/users,etc., so we know what we're paying for! This will save tons of time researching numerous companies & prices when all this information is conveniently in one app.

This app would be great especially for individuals who are into photography/videography since they can get amazing pictures that were taken from high up!    

App Idea #37: Date app

An app where users can see different singles in their area by scrolling down through numerous listings, read reviews about them from past girlfriends/boyfriends, and more! This saves tons of time instead of having to call each one individually or going on traditional dates.

This app would be great especially for individuals who are looking for serious relationships since it makes online dating extremely easy and convenient...no more wasting hours talking with people we don't find attractive or interesting which is a common problem when meeting someone organically!    

App Idea #38: Classic car app

An app where users can search classic cars based on location, read reviews about them from past customers/users, etc., which saves time instead of having to call each individual company trying to figure out who would be the best fit.

This app would be perfect for those looking into classic cars since we'll know exactly what they're getting and how much it's going to cost!    

App Idea #39: Pet app

An app where users can search different types of pets based on location, choose a breed that they want, see detailed information about how much food & toys will run us monthly as well as any health problems associated with owning this specific type of pet, compare prices between multiple vets in our area so we always go with the cheapest option without sacrificing quality of services, etc., which saves us a ton of time trying to figure out all this information on our own!

This app allows pet owners to make better decisions when it comes caring for their furry friend.

This app would be perfect especially if we're looking into getting a new cat or dog since there is so much that goes into owning one and most people don't realize what they'll have to pay until after the fact.    

App Idea #40: Self-Defense app

An app where users can choose from different self-defense classes based on location/type (i.e Kung Fu, Krav Maga), read reviews about each class by past students & teachers, see descriptions with pictures before signing up to determine which best suits them, etc., so we know what we're getting into before dropping money on something that isn't right for us.

This app would be great especially since it's an extremely popular topic nowadays!    

App Idea #41: Side Hustle app 

An app where users can search different side hustles (i.e driving for Uber), read reviews about each job from past employers/employees, get notified when someone accepts our application, etc., which saves tons of time instead of having to go through countless websites/applications every day looking for something that may be a good fit.

This app would be great for those who need a side hustle to make extra money or even full-time income, especially since the app will do all the work that normally takes up hundreds of hours!    

App Idea #42: Save app

An app where users can save money for a specific goal, read reviews about each company from past customers/users, purchase items at the best price possible so we never overpay again, etc., which saves us tons of time instead of calling individual businesses or even going to numerous stores looking for good deals. This app allows those who are trying to save money, and be more efficient with their shopping experiences!

This app would be perfect especially since it's extremely popular lately and most people struggle with saving as much as they want.    

App Idea #43: Allergy app 

An app that tracks our symptoms throughout the day & night depending on what is going around in our area based on pollen count, alerts us when we need to take medicine or head inside for our own safety, etc., so we don't put ourselves at risk by going outside with allergies.

This app would be great especially since it saves us from putting ourselves in harm's way and not knowing what is happening!    

App Idea #44: Yoga app 

An app where users can search different types of yoga classes based on location, read reviews about each session from past students/teachers, see which teacher has the best rating and why others enjoy their class so much, etc., so we know what to expect before signing up. This app allows those who love doing yoga but don't have a lot of time to be more efficient with our schedules by finding an instructor that works well for us!

This app would be perfect since it's extremely popular nowadays and people struggle trying to find a studio or teacher close by without wasting tons of money & time going through every single one out there!    

App Idea #45: Wedding app  

An app where future brides and grooms can search different vendors (i.e banquet halls, DJs/musicians), read reviews about each one from past couples & employees to help determine which would be best for us and our budget, etc., so we don't fall into the trap of overpaying or even picking something we won't like once we see it in person!

This app would be great because weddings are extremely expensive and this app will make sure that everyone saves money along the way!    
 

App Idea #46: A meditation app 

An app where users can choose specific meditation sessions based on their moods or needs (relaxation vs energy boost), purchase only what they need instead of a full subscription if they're just looking to give it a try, etc., so we aren't wasting money on something that may not be what we expected. This app helps those who struggle with meditating and staying focused to find the right sessions for their needs!

This app would be perfect because it's extremely popular nowadays and people struggle trying to find an app or instructor without wasting tons of time going through every single one out there!    

App Idea #47: Invest app  

An app where users can watch different stocks performance throughout the day (or even set automatic notifications), read reviews about each company from past customers/users, see which stock is doing better than another depending on how much risk they're willing to take, etc., which saves us lots of time instead of constantly checking our app or the stock market.

This app allows those who are interested in investing to be more efficient with their time!

This app would be perfect especially since it's extremely popular nowadays and most people struggle trying to find an app or broker without wasting tons of money & time going through every single one out there!    

App Idea #48: Alternative Medicine app  

An app where users can track how they're feeling throughout the day/week/month, read reviews about different alternative medicine treatments from past patients, see which ones work best for certain symptoms depending on what we have been experiencing recently, etc., so we know exactly how well something works before spending huge amounts on treatment that may not even work for us!
 

App Idea #49: Hiking app  

An app where users can search the best trails near them based on difficulty, read reviews about each trail from past hikers/climbers to see if it's worth going out of our way for, etc., so we don't waste time exploring every single one. This app allows those who love hiking but don't have a lot of time go through this huge list and find something they'll enjoy!

This app would be perfect especially since hiking is extremely popular nowadays and people struggle to try to find an activity that works well with their schedule without wasting tons of money & time going through every single one out there!    

App Idea #50: Skincare app 

An app where users can read reviews about every product, learn how to apply each one, track their skincare routine progress (i.e see which products are working best for your skin type), etc., so we don't waste money on something that won't work well or even hurt our skin! This app allows those who struggle with finding the right product to spend less time & energy trying different things to figure out what works best for them!

This app would be perfect especially since there's a huge demand for it and most people can't afford expensive treatments to fix everything. They also waste tons of time going through every single company/product out there without anyone recommending anything specific because everyone has different needs!    

App Idea #51: Home review app  

An app where users can search local listings for rent/sell, read reviews about different homes from past buyers/renters to see which ones are worth the money & hassle of moving in, etc., so we don't waste time going through every single one out there. This app allows those who need help finding a place to quickly go through this huge list and find something they'll like!

This app would be perfect especially since there's a huge demand for it and most people can't afford expensive rent or struggles to find something that actually works well with their schedule. They also waste tons of time going through every single company/rental out there without anyone recommending anything specific because everyone has different needs!    

App Idea #52: Car app  

An app where users can search for different cars based on their preferences (i.e fuel-efficient, safest brand, etc.), read reviews about every make & model to see which ones are worth buying or renting, etc., so we don't waste time going through all the options available trying to find one that will work well. This app allows those who need help finding a car to quickly go through this huge list and find something they'll like!

App Idea #53: Weight loss app  

An app where users can track their meals, read reviews about what foods work best depending on our goals (i.e lose weight, gain muscle mass), etc., so we don't spend hours trying every food under the sun to figure out how they affect us personally.

This app would be perfect especially since there's a huge demand for it and most people can't afford personal trainers to help them lose weight fast, so they waste tons of time trying every single thing

Conclusion of Profitable App Ideas to build

The app industry is booming, and there are plenty of profitable app ideas to build. 
In this article, we've shared with you a few app idea templates that have huge potential to bring solid money. 

The key is finding an app niche or market where the demand for your product outweighs the competition so you can reap all those profits yourself! 
With these app idea templates as a starting point, it should be more accessible than ever to find something you are passionate about building and making money from.

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Radek from Duomly

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Great post but i think you should add ways to monetize the website. and i think everyone should definitely read this blog biztechcs.com/blog/web-app-ideas-t... on how to monetize your website

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I think it is Imaginary thing, life Does NOT go this Way .
Anyways thanks for writing !