What's on my Phone: 8 Successful Apps – Made in Bavaria

International top charts, millions of downloads, and visionary technologies: Bavaria is home to apps that are popular far beyond the media hub. Some of them have been on our smartphones for a long time. We present eight successful apps that demonstrate the innovative power of Bavarian studios – for a more creative, smarter, and more connected world.

11.08.2025 3 Min. Lesezeit

djay

Want to DJ without any equipment? No problem with djay! Algoriddim's multi-award-winning app transforms smartphones, tablets, and now even the Apple Vision Pro into professional DJ decks. With over 70 million downloads, it is one of the most successful DJ apps in the world. Developed in the heart of Munich, it is used at parties, festivals, and in living rooms around the world.

Angry Birds Epic

In the spin-off of the world-famous mobile game, the popular feathered creatures find themselves in a medieval setting. In this role-playing game, players immerse themselves in a world where battles are the order of the day. The successful app from Munich-based Chimera Entertainment is perfect proof that games from Bavaria can compete on the global market – guaranteed to be addictive!

ChatNow

All in one app: With ChatNow, the young Munich-based studio tappz combines all leading AI tools in one chatbot. The application is not only conquering the European market. With its user-friendly experience, smart dialogue functions, and powerful language processing, the AI solution is particularly popular in Asia and North America.

Freeletics

Like social media, but for sports: The popular fitness community Freeletics has already inspired couch potatoes from all over the world to start training – with a free combination of audio coaching, workouts on demand, and social challenges. Flexibility is the top priority: Whether in the park, at home, or on the beach – all you need for a good workout is your own body weight and the app from Munich.

REFLEKT ONE Viewer

3D models without programming knowledge? The AR app REFLEKT ONE Viewer makes this possible for industries such as mechanical engineering, healthcare, and automotive. The interactive application frmo Munich is used in numerous companies and visualizes technical documentation and training content.

Skoobe

Unlimited reading pleasure, anytime, anywhere: With the book flat rate app from Munich, “read more” is finally no longer just a resolution. Skoobe offers unlimited eBooks and audiobooks for smartphones, tablets, or e-readers – like a huge library, but without waiting times, borrowing periods, or return deadlines.

Integreat

Modern integration assistance is multilingual, offline, and free of charge: The Integreat app was developed by Tür an Tür Digitalfabrik in Augsburg in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich and provides migrants and refugees in all cities and districts throughout Germany with reliable local information.

ARTICLY

You don't have to read the news to keep up with world events: ARTICLY works similarly to Spotify – only for quality journalism. The audio newspaper frmo Munich contains curated and high-quality audio versions of the best articles from leading German-language magazines and stands for an information-based culture of debate. Because when you know the background, you can form your own opinion.

Über den Autor/die Autorin

Anne Krones

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