An 18-year-old who just graduated high school explains which apps Gen Z is currently obsessed with

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1. Bitmoji

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The app started out as a simple concept of allowing people to create digital avatars of themselves and add different clothing, different accessories, and share those avatars to extend upon the already popular emojis. Bitmoji continues to offer constant updates to the wardrobe the avatars can have.

The company was acquired by Snapchat and is now well-integrated into the platform. At this point, there's no chance you can miss it. Even profile pictures on Snapchat are set to show someone's Bitmoji character by default. The app's consistent stream of fun and integration with one of the biggest Gen Z apps out there continues to make it a hit and keep it high up on the app store.


2. GroupMe


Group chats are hands-down one of the most popular ways to communicate with friends today. GroupMe has come out on top as one of the top apps today for group chat.

Its largest differentiator from iMessage is its ability to create massive groups of people. It also has a relatively organized interface in comparison to other apps. It brings extra features such as polls, a group gallery, a group calendar, and the ability to like posts, all of which help make it stand out from the rest and continue to dominate the demographic.



This app, on its own, stands out as a unique app in comparison to some of the major social networking apps on the app store.

The app has continuous explosive growth, offering a simple way to create videos and the ability to add popular music to a video as well. This level of appeal is just right for a generation interested in knowing about the mainstream and always consuming content on their phones.




An Instagram clone? Or competitor?

It's hard to say exactly what VSCO has become in the minds of Gen Z, but it has definitely become a hit.

At its core, VSCO is a simple way to create an endless photo gallery with nothing but the image, filter, and a way to add a caption. There are no comments, likes, or direct messages. The app gives Gen Z a much simpler alternative to Instagram, which can help with the otherwise chaotic nature of social networks out there.


5. Waze

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Until autonomous cars roll around, driving will continue to be a popular activity, and anyone getting into driving in the Gen Z age group can simply not live without Waze.

The idea of being able to watch traffic at all times and have a an app that adapts to the fastest route ends up being the best way to get around. Another popular feature for many is the customizable voice navigation, which tends to do a better job and work better than most other options out there.


Nikhil Vimal is an 18 year-old young entrepreneur and student who just graduated high school. He is a serial entrepreneur who ran a marketing and web agency for 4 years, started and ran a community for young entrepreneurs (, and is currently working on a new stealth startup that will change the way people lead a healthy life in their city.

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