We’ve grown to be the generation that surf the internet to solve life problems. And, surprising no one, we always find answers. Egyptian developers have been working undercover to try and make our internet experience more rewarding. There’s literally a useful platform for every stage in our lives. So here’s a walk-through of what some of these apps do and how we benefit from them.
Happy Day
Via Happy Day’s Official Website
Happy Day is a game app made to help you have a positive outlook on the world. It has different kinds of games that refresh your mindset and train you to focus on the opportunities in sight rather than the negativity. The game is made by Dr. Sherif Arafa and it uses psychological techniques to improve work performance, reduce stress and increase happiness. So you download the app to have a better look on your life and you go to the next step, finding your soulmate.
Harmonica
Via Harmonica’s Official Facebook Page
A dating and matchmaking Egyptian app. Harmonica is made to fight high divorce rates and gives users a better experience on understanding the other party before developing the relationship. The app uses questions that will help you match with the right people. It will still give you an option to choose to like a person or “swipe left” and only when a match is made, a messaging window will open. What’s different about this is that even after the match is made and you’re talking with the other person, the app still sends you questions to consider so you can decide whether you want to take this to the next step. You guys went out? Started dating? You’re now preparing your new apartment? Congrats!
Gatjed
Via Gatjed’s Official Facebook Page
An online platform made to promote all Egyptian made products. Gatjed provides a place for B2B and B2C e-commerce modules in Africa and the Middle East. You can buy from it or find a place to sell your products on. The website has different categories from home supplies to fashion and mobiles. The website is still in its demo version but you can make an account and start buying or selling Egyptian made products. Now your apartment is ready and your wedding is just around the corner. The time you’ll experience levels of anxiety that you’ve probably never reached before. Don’t worry, we got you covered.
Etgawez
Via Etgawez’s Official Facebook Page
Etgawez is an app specifically made to make your wedding experience much easier. This app will help you book photographers, hotels, dresses and suits. You can find everyone’s portfolio, reviews and packages. It makes all reservations easier because it’s made through one app. The app now has more categories to help you finish up the preparation for your new apartment. You got married. You had your first kid! Now every kid is holding a smartphone in their hands. Time to get kids to do something useful with it.
Hadotopia
Via Hadotopia’s Official Facebook Page
An app especially made for developing kids’ speech, mind and expand their understanding. Hadotopia helps the kids learn good manners and habits. There’s also a storytelling section that differs depending on the age group. Schools now only accepts kids after they do a small exam to test their cognitive skills. Hadotopia helps parents prepare their kids for the exam and have higher chances of success. As kids grow and enter school, more apps are developed!
Colnn
Via Colnn on Google Play
Colnn is an app that is useful to both parents and students. The app helps student follow-up with their homework, exam details, stay updated with the attendance and get recently uploaded books. The parents get to follow up with their child’s activities and stay in track with all fees and payments needed for the semester. There’s also a contact box to speak directly with the school administration. Now the kids have school, football practice and tutor lessons. So many things to do and no one to drive. Time for mommy to learn how to drive.
Direxiona
Via Direxiona’s Official Facebook Page
This app helps women find the nearest female driving tutor. Direxiona suggests the best driving instructor based on location and timing. They also teach you all theoretical driving basics you need to know in order to get your driving ID. If you don’t have a car and need assistance the app will provide you with help. Even if you need car care and maintenance, Direxiona is here for you. After a few lessons, you will be on your way doing all your chores without anyone’s help. You started driving and you notice so much trash thrown in the streets. Not a pretty sight or an environment you want your kids to grow up in. Now you can fix it!
Dawar
Via Dawar’s Official Facebook Page
Whenever you see trash in the street, take a picture of it using the Dawar app and they will come clean it up. The project is only working in Maadi and Tora until it can be expanded into other areas. Hopefully the app will work all around Cairo soon.
