2017 is coming to an end and its time to take a closer look at the most successful business app for the year. By successful we mean grossing and by grossing we mean most profitable.

In the broader spectrum of the mobile app world, games are usually top the grossing charts. This year was no different as Clash of the Clans and Candy Crush are still the all reigning King and Queen. But in the world of business who are the champs?

Trends for Top Grossing Bussiness Apps

Interestingly enough the mutual themes for the top trending apps in this category are:

  1. Time saving
  2. Automation, and
  3. Simplifying processes

Invoicing tools are the big winner for 2017 which is a business function most SME's could use a hand with. Not only do these nifty tools help SME's and entrepreneurs save time and keep a handle on their income avenues but all these apps are available on one's mobile phones and also have a desktop version available. This seamless integration makes it a breeze to get your invoicing done.

But without further delay lets have a look at what 2017 had to offer the business world!

Top 10 Most Proffitable Andriod Mobile Apps for 2017

1. Invoice2go - Professional Invoices and Quotes

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.2/5

Invoice2go key feature is that it makes it easy for small business owners to create professional invoices on the go. The app allows you to create great-looking, professional invoices and get paid faster using a straightforward app.

2. Invoice & Estimate on the Go

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.7/5

Invoice Simple is a fast and easy invoice app for sending invoices and estimates to your customers. It's perfect for small business owners, contractors and freelancers needing a simple and professional mobile invoicing solution. Create, send and track invoices and estimates easily on your phone. 

3. OfficeSuite : Free Office + PDF Editor & Converter

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.3/5

OfficeSuite lets you easily view, edit, and create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, and perform advanced PDF operations. Complete with our integrated file manager, this is the most feature-rich mobile office solution available on Android.

4. Smart Invoice: Email Invoices

Cost: Free + In-app upgrades available.
Web integration: n/a
Rating: 4.2/5

Allows you to create, estimate, bill and email invoices to clients all from your phone or tablet.

5. Invoice App - Invoicing Generator with Quote Maker

Cost: Free Trial + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.8/5

SpeedInvoice is an invoice app with web access so you can use your invoice generator from your computer, or as an invoice maker from your phone or tablet. You can work with your colleagues creating invoices and quotes together. SpeedInvoice is invoice on the go!

6. File Commander - File Manager/Explorer

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.3/5

File Commander is a feature-rich, powerful file manager that allows you to handle any file on your Android device or cloud storage via a clean and intuitive interface. You can separately control libraries of pictures, music, videos, documents, as well as rename, delete, move, zip, convert and send files with just a few taps. Also, with our File Converter feature, you can easily convert your files into one of more 1200 different formats.

7. Simple Invoice Manager

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: N/A
Rating: 4.5/5

Invoice Manager is a complete solution for managing Invoice and Billing operations. Invoice manager helps you right from raising an invoice to recording payment for the invoice and then finally providing a receipt all from one app.

8. Desygner – Graphic Design & Royalty FREE Photos!

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.1/5

Desygner allows you to design marketing materials online or from your phone or tablet. Choose from thousands of pre-made templates that are from professional designers in-house and are guaranteed to get you much more exposure. Create banners, posters, invitations, Facebook covers, business cards, social media posts & much more.

9. Invoice & Estimate

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.7/5

Similar to other invoicing tools, Invoice bee provides an integrated cross-platform invoice service. Also, clients can sign either directly on the device screen or via email. The signed documents are saved in cloud system for retrieval.

10. Zoho Invoice - GST Compliant Invoicing Software

Cost: Free + Pro version available.
Web integration: Available
Rating: 4.6/5

Zoho Invoice is an invoicing software that helps you craft beautiful invoices, automatically send payment reminders and get paid faster online. Send and manage invoices from anywhere using your laptop / phone / tablet. Get everything you'll ever need to handle your paperwork.

Lesson Learnt: Automation is Key

The key to making these apps successful is that each of them add value to the users' lives by simplifying or automating a particular process. In a small business, budget does not always allow us to build systems to simplify our clients' lives, but we can use existing technology to help improve our current services. 

At iTouch, we have a range of cost-effective solutions to help you run your business more efficiently, from bulk SMS to building custom mini sites through our MEMS platforms.

If you are looking for a custom mobile solution, contact our team to help you find the best fit for your business.