IMDb and DropZap Represent the Top Free and Paid Socially Recommended Apps According to envIO Networks' iPhone App Chorus
February 1, 2010
Andover, MA - February 1, 2010 - envIO networks, a leading social networking software development company, today announces new user data based on activity from its popular Chorus iPhone Application. First issued in December 2009, the new report focuses on the most popular free and paid socially recommended apps within the Chorus community.
Since it?s launch in November of last year, Chorus users have invited on average 75 friends. Chorus users are active and engaged, with over a third of the daily users generating activityrating, reviewing and commenting on friends? activities. The community based on shared interests and the discovery of applications is booming as people try to manage the vast amount of iPhone apps to hit the market. Chorus is currently available on iPhone and iPod touch, making it easy for users to connect with friends, see their activities, and share recommendations. envIO is developing Chorus for other leading smart phone platforms.This will help users connect with friends to discover valued apps irrespective of the type of smart phone their friends use.
Based on the latest data, the most popular free and paid apps for December were IMDb and DropZap, which took over for FunMail and Touch DJ respectively. Demonstrating continuing evolution in consumer tastes and preferences, not one of the top recommended apps from November made it to December's top ten list.
The following activity was based over the month of December 2009, covering tens of thousands of user interactions and download attempts.
Top 10 Most Recommended Apps Among Chorus Community December 2009:
This Month
RankApp NamePrice
1DebutIMDb
Free
2DebutAccuWeather.com
Free
3DebutDragon Dictation
Free
4DebutAT&T Mark the Spot
Free
5Debutredbox
Free
6DebutBing
Free
7Debutfring
Free
8DebutUstream Live Broadcaster
Free
9DebutBackground Check App
Free
10DebutOrder Pizza
Free
Top 10 Free Apps for December 2009 based on buy attempts:
This Month
RankChange from LastApp NamePrice
1DebutIMDb
Free
2No ChangeAccuWeather.com
Free
3DebutAT&T Mark the Spot
Free
4DebutBackground Check App
Free
5DebutDragon Dictation
Free
6DebutOrder Pizza
Free
7 Down 4redbox
Free
8DebutBing
Free
9DebutUstream Live Broadcaster
Free
10Debutfring
Free
Top 10 Paid Apps for December 2009 based on buy attempts:
This Month
RankChange from LastApp NamePrice
1Debut DropZap
$0.99
2Debut Santa's Run
$0.99
3Debut 1Password Pro
$7.99
4No Change Garters & Ghouls
$2.99
5Down 2 AppButler - App Organizer
$0.99
6Debut Pig Rush
$0.99
7Debut WhatsApp Messenger
$0.99
8Debut MobileRSS for Google RSS Reader
$3.99
9Debut iBALLS:STEEL
$0.99
10Down 4 Park'n Find
$0.99
"Chorus has become an extremely popular and valuable tool among app users, helping them connect with the people they trust most to discover apps that are most relevant from the thousands of choices available," said Vladimir Edelman, VP of Marketing and Business Development of envIO networks, the company behind Chorus."Social recommendation of relevant apps is a paradigm shift in the discovery process, helping users save time and money.For app publishers, Chorus and its Social Genome engine represent an innovative way to track and reach their most avid fans and their friends."
About Chorus: Chorus was developed by the team at envIO networks, inc. Chorus, is currently available as a standalone app from Apple's App Store via iTunes at http://tinyurl.com/ygcas9u
About envIO networks, inc. envIO Network's patent-pending Social Genome technology leverages social networks to help consumers discover relevant mobile apps and content. envIO is working with leading network operators, device manufacturers, publishers, developers and advertisers to incorporate the power and persuasion of the consumer's own social network into the mobile app and content selection process. envIO was founded by a seasoned entrepreneurial team with a track record of successful start-ups in the wireless platform and application spaces. The company is backed by premier venture capital companies, Matrix Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners.
For more information please contact:Vijay Chattha / AppLaunchPR for Chorus & envIO Networksvijay@vscconsulting.com / 415-305-6041
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