The Most Useless App Ever Made (And 10 More That Make Zero Sense)
The app stores are full of brilliance—apps that help you budget, meditate, learn languages, and even find your lost dog.
But then… there’s this other side. A darker, more confusing, totally pointless side of the app world.
Welcome to the rabbit hole of the most useless apps ever made. Some are funny. Some are dumb. Some make you question why humans have technology at all.
Let’s dive into 11 apps that do absolutely nothing useful (and we love them for it).
1. I Am Rich (Literally Did Nothing)
This app cost $999.99 and all it did was display a glowing red jewel and say, “I am rich.” That’s it. No features, no purpose. Just a digital flex for rich people.
Platform: iOS (removed now)
Why it existed: As a joke… that made the dev $8K
“If you bought this, you officially have more money than sense.”
2. Hold On
This app asks you to press and hold a button for as long as you can. That’s it. It records how long you held it. There’s no reward. No challenge. Just holding.
Platform: iOS
Fun stat: 100k+ downloads. WHY??
3. Nothing
The app is literally called “Nothing.” Open it and… you guessed it… a black screen. No text. No menu. Just ✨nothing✨.
Platform: Android
5M+ downloads 😭
Some people say it’s peaceful. Others say it’s a metaphor for life. Most say WTF.
4. Useless Button
Tap a red button. That’s all. It makes a sound. Sometimes it changes color. That’s the whole app.
Platform: Android
Why it’s fun: You keep tapping it hoping something happens. Nothing does.
It’s like a digital fidget spinner with no spinning.
5. Binky
It looks like a social media app… but nothing you do actually does anything. Scroll, like, comment—it’s all fake. You’re in a simulation.
Platform: iOS
For who?: Addicted social media users trying to detox without quitting
6. Is It Dark Outside?
You open the app. It checks your location. And then says “Yes” or “No.” That’s it.
Platform: Android
100k+ installs
Alt use: Use it when you’re too lazy to look out the window
7. iBeer
Turns your phone into a fake glass of beer that you can “drink” by tilting the screen. Looked cool in 2009. Now? Just weird.
Platform: iOS/Android
Still around: Somehow, yes.
8. Yo
The entire app’s only function was to let you send the word “Yo” to your friends. That’s it. Not “Hey,” not a pic. Just Yo.
Platform: iOS/Android (dead now)
$1 million funded startup. Humanity is doomed.
9. Goat Simulator (But Worse)
Okay, Goat Simulator is intentionally dumb but still kinda fun. Then came ripoffs like “Bread Simulator” or “Rock Simulator” where you just… watch a loaf of bread… sit.
Platform: Android
Zero gameplay
Niche: People with too much free time
10. Fingerprint Love Test
Put two fingers on the screen. It tells you if you and your crush are a match. Based on what? Randomness. But hey, love is mysterious.
Platform: Android
Warning: Don’t use this to propose. 💀
11. S.M.T.H. (Send Me To Heaven)
This app tracks how high you throw your phone into the air. Yes, you throw your real phone, and it ranks you on a global leaderboard.
Platform: Android (Apple banned it for encouraging damage)
Real danger: Dropped phones, broken noses, bruised ceilings
Why Do These Useless Apps Go Viral?
Shock factor: People download them just to see if they’re real.
Memes: They’re perfect TikTok or Reddit bait.
Novelty: Uselessness becomes a feature when you’re bored enough.
Low expectations: They don’t claim to be smart—just silly.
But Wait—Are They Really Useless?
In a weird way… they serve a purpose:
Make people laugh
Help kill time
Start conversations
Get your article indexed in Google (like this one 😉)
So maybe they’re not completely pointless after all.
Conclusion
The world doesn’t need another weather app. But maybe, just maybe, it needs more completely dumb, absurdly useless apps to remind us not to take tech (or life) too seriously.
Because sometimes, the most useless things are the most fun.
