3RD ANNUAL FbStart Apps of the Year Awards
Recognizing the most successful startups in FbStart.
Congratulations to the 2017 winners!
Congratulations to the 2017 winners!
SoloLearn
Global App of the Year - North America
SoloLearn is a free app for people interested in learning the basics of software programming and coding. The app's approach is to educate members by combining personal accomplishment with community engagement, including game mechanics, dynamic peer-to-peer activity, and user generated content.
SoloLearn is a free app for people interested in learning the basics of software programming and coding.
SoloLearn is a free app for people interested in learning the basics of software programming and coding.
FbStart is dedicated to helping thousands of startups around the globe by offering essential tools and services to build and grow their business, an exclusive community of startup, and access to Facebook’s team. To recognize our most successful and innovative FbStart members, we’re awarding $160,000 in prizes to five companies worldwide.
Global App of the Year
$100,000
(One Winner)
Regional App of the Year
$15,000
(Three Winners)
Social Good App of the Year
$15,000
(One Winner)
Each prize listed above is 50% cash prize and 50% in Facebook Advertising Credit.
How to Win
Any FbStart member is eligible to participate in the competition. The Apps of the Year competition will only accept submissions for native iOS or Android mobile apps. Entries are judged based on the following criteria:
Mobile Apps
Growth and engagement: Is the app growing quickly? Has the app entered new markets, or done a good job retaining new customers? Does the app demonstrate growth potential?
Efficiency at scale: How does the app use Facebook or other third-party tools to make app development and iteration efficient?
Experience and design: Is the design optimized for the best customer experience? Does it have a streamlined look and feel?
Leveraging Facebook: Are Facebook developer products an integral part of the app? Do they improve any of the above three areas?
Visit our Terms and Conditions to read detailed eligibility and contest rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. This is a closed contest, open only to existing FbStart participants in good standing or those who apply to the program no later than April 15, 2017 and are accepted and in good standing in sole discretion of Sponsor. Must be at least the age of majority. Finalists will be required to submit additional content during a timeframe to be determined by Sponsor between May 31, 2017 and July 1, 2017. Void where prohibited by law. SUBJECT TO FULL OFFICIAL RULES, which include important app requirements. Judging criteria are listed above, and entries will also be judged on their potential or actual positive impact on society for the Social Good App of the Year prize. USE OF AD CREDIT PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO THEIR TERMS. Sponsor: Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025.
How to Win
Any FbStart member is eligible to participate in the competition. The Apps of the Year competition will only accept submissions for native iOS or Android mobile apps. Entries are judged based on the following criteria:
Mobile Apps
Growth and engagement: Is the app growing quickly? Has the app entered new markets, or done a good job retaining new customers? Does the app demonstrate growth potential?
Efficiency at scale: How does the app use Facebook or other third-party tools to make app development and iteration efficient?
Experience and design: Is the design optimized for the best customer experience? Does it have a streamlined look and feel?
Leveraging Facebook: Are Facebook developer products an integral part of the app? Do they improve any of the above three areas?
Visit our Terms and Conditions to read detailed eligibility and contest rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. This is a closed contest, open only to existing FbStart participants in good standing or those who apply to the program no later than April 15, 2017 and are accepted and in good standing in sole discretion of Sponsor. Must be at least the age of majority. Finalists will be required to submit additional content during a timeframe to be determined by Sponsor between May 31, 2017 and July 1, 2017. Void where prohibited by law. SUBJECT TO FULL OFFICIAL RULES, which include important app requirements. Judging criteria are listed above, and entries will also be judged on their potential or actual positive impact on society for the Social Good App of the Year prize. USE OF AD CREDIT PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO THEIR TERMS. Sponsor: Facebook, Inc., 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park, CA 94025.
March 30, 2017
April 15, 2017
May 1, 2017
Competition submissions open
Enter your Apps of the Year submission here.
FbStart membership window deadline
In order to be considered for the awards, you must apply to be an FbStart by this date.
Competition submissions deadline
Previous Winners
MomentCam
Global App of the year - China
Based in China, MomentCam lets people create cartoons and caricatures from photos of themselves or friends. You can add objects like hats and glasses to your photo, choose a background and share your “Momie” with the world.
Workflow
Regional App of the year
United States
Whichit
Regional App of the year
United Kingdom
Qranio
Regional App of the year
Brazil
Hunger Crunch
Social Good App of the Year
United States
VoiceTube
Global App of the year - Taiwan
Based in Taiwan, VoiceTube is a way to learn English through videos. Founded by married couple Richard Zenn and Carol Lai, the ... features over 30,000 videos with features such as bilingual subtitles, an online dictionary, sentence repeat and recording. According to Richard, the video platform idea came about because “education in Taiwan teaches us reading and writing in English, but less in listening and speaking.”
Rad Pad
Regional App of the year
United States
Musixmatch
Regional App of the year
Italy
Emprego Ligado
Regional App of the year
Brazil
Medshr
Social Good App of the Year
United Kingdom
FAQs
How do I apply?
Apply here by May 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST.
Who is eligible to participate in the FbStart Apps of the Year competition?
Any FbStart member is eligible to participate in the Apps of the Year competition. If you are not a member of FbStart, you must apply to FbStart by April 15, 2017 in order to be considered for the awards. Once admitted to the program, you will need to then submit an application to be considered for Apps of the year.
Am I able to participate in this competition if I am building a bot for Messenger?
Our focus for this competition is for only native iOS and Android mobile apps. However, we're dedicated to building opportunities to showcase the great work of our bot developers. Stay tuned for future competitions and experiences tailored specifically for our bot community!
What criteria do you use to judge the winners of the Apps of the Year competition?
We will judge entries on the following criteria:
- Growth and engagement: Is the app growing quickly? Has the app entered new markets, or done a good job retaining new users? Does the app demonstrate potential for growth?
- Experience and design: Is the design optimized for the best user experience? Does it have a streamlined look and feel?
- Efficiency at scale: How does the app use Facebook or other third-party tools to make app development and iteration efficient?
- Leveraging Facebook Platform: Are Facebook Developer products an integral part of the app? Do they improve any of the above three areas?
Admission to the program is not guaranteed and is in Facebook’s sole discretion. See FbStart program terms for more info.