5 POPULAR APPS DEVELOPED BY WOMEN

CELEBRATE INNOVATION WITH THESE FEMALE-CREATED PICKS

- KENYA SMITH

Women make up 18 percent of the app developing industry, according to the job search site Zippia. That percentage is small and highlights the importance of seeking out and using apps that are developed by women. Contributing to the success of these apps may inspire women and girls to consider a career in the field of technology, especially in app development. To honor the cause, we’ve compiled a list of five popular and useful apps created by women.

1 Eventbrite (Free)

CEO Julia Hartz, along with her husband, co-founded this popular event management and ticketing website in 2006 and launched the app in 2014. Eventbrite provides you with a list of events that are happening in your area. You can save favorite events and even purchase tickets right in the app. A neat thing about Eventbrite app is that it replaces paper tickets by allowing you to use your iPhone to enter events.

2 Hey! VINA (Free)