apps
n. countablen. software programs you use on a phone, tablet, or computer to do specific tasks. You use them for things like checking the weather, playing games, or sending messages.
n. software applications designed to perform specific functions for the user, typically on mobile devices or within a web browser. A clipping of 'applications' that has become the standard term in modern computing.
I have too many apps on my phone.
Most banks now require customers to use their official apps to verify online payments for better security.
The rapid proliferation of fitness apps has transformed how individuals monitor their health, though critics argue that constant data tracking can lead to unnecessary anxiety.
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to the general category of software.