Apps & Devices

Apps and Devices ranks fourteenth in this year’s study. Apple Music leads the category, followed by Zoom and Kindle. 

Industry Performance

The category has an average Brand Intimacy Quotient of 28.6. As standalone apps compete for attention against increasingly capable all-in-one platforms, it may be getting harder for single-purpose tools to build a distinct emotional bond with people, below the cross-industry average of 29.4.

Components and Measures

Enhancement is the dominant archetype, and the category ranks third in the study for enhancement after health & hygiene and beauty & personal care. Most users are in the first stage of Brand Intimacy, sharing.

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