Master's candidates 2024

The Best of Swiss Apps jury has nominated the best projects of the year. These apps have stood out from a total of 241 project submissions and will compete for the master vote.

Netzticker subscribers can vote for their favorite from October 28 to November 4. Click here to register. These 10 apps are in the running for the crown:

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Barryvox App

The Barryvox app prepares users for using the avalanche transceiver. They can train for emergencies from any location, flexibly and using various scenarios, with live feedback via Bluetooth. Devices are "nudged" with the probe and marked as "found". The app offers a comprehensive solution for improving response time in an emergency - a crucial factor when every second counts. Firmware updates can now be carried out conveniently via the app without having to visit a store. Functions such as device configuration, live feedback and training logs provide additional security.

Bitumen VR

The Bitumen VR app offers the world's first VR training for flat roof welding. Trainees can practice realistically in VR, which conserves resources and is both sustainable and cost-efficient. The jury praised the app for its innovative use of VR in the construction industry and its potential to transform the trade internationally. The app provides a good basic understanding and solid handling of the tools. The training can be carried out anywhere, is safer than live training and saves 25 tons of bitumen per year.

Carmarket

Carmarket expands the Swiss car trade as a B2B2C platform for vehicles inspected by specialist dealers. With free text search, personalization and omnichannel integration, it combines digital efficiency with personal service. The Progressive web app impresses as the "Digitec of car buying" with a precise search, match finder function, comparison function and watch list. It enables appointments to be made for test drives, direct inquiries to dealers and guides you smoothly through the purchase or leasing process.

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FAIRTIQ

The app makes traveling on public transport easier in a unique way. With a simple swipe check-in and check-out, users can travel through Switzerland and other European countries without fare stress. The app also allows users to take other people, dogs or bicycles with them and supports common means of payment. Fairtiq also accommodates users with disabilities. It also works in landscape format, the contrasts are mostly good and even the registration process is completely barrier-free. The large slider also supports user navigation for people with motor disabilities.

FOOBY

Fooby impresses with a wide variety of recipes that can be filtered by occasion, preference or time. Whether for quick meals or special occasions - Fooby offers inspiration for every day. Particularly practical is the integration of the shopping list, which simplifies cooking. The app is simple, intuitive, visually appealing and offers high-quality multimedia content. Extensive functions such as Swipe & Cook and the menu configurator enrich the recipe search. The export of shopping lists ensures a seamless transition to shopping for ingredients. A beautiful app that motivates you to cook and delights young and old alike.

Helion ONE App

The Helion One app offers an intuitive visualization of the energy flows of solar systems and enables efficient energy management. With a clear design and intuitive presentation, users can monitor and control electricity consumption and energy production in real time. The app makes sustainable energy tangible and motivates users without artificial incentives. The jury praised the innovative implementation and the successful appeal to both end users and professionals.

Level Sports

The Level Sports app is a hit! It encourages its users to meet up outside and play duels. Thanks to the practical map, you can also quickly find places where opponents are waiting. With all activities, the user collects badges and three different types of points, unlocks new profile pictures and may become the leader in his or her region. The hip avatars make street floorball a safe and cool sport for the target group.

myCSS

The MyCSS app is not only graphically impressive in certain areas, but also thanks to the underlying design concept. Beautiful patterns, meaningful animations and a comprehensive modularity are the cornerstones of the successful app design. The MyCSS app has a refreshing layout and offers a number of personalization options. MyCSS guides the user convincingly through the app, supported by micro-animations and subtle use of colors and pictograms. This results in an appealing and clear overall product with many useful functions.

SWICA BENEVITA

The Swica Benevita app motivates customers with supplementary insurance to lead a healthier lifestyle. It offers a wide range of high-quality content that is tailored to individual needs through targeted personalization. The appealing and clearly structured design ensures a positive user experience and promotes long-term use. The app provides valuable knowledge and supports users in making healthier decisions.

Uepaa

The Uepaa Safety app impresses with an advanced solution for the protection of lone workers that ensures the highest safety standards even in the most demanding working environments. The jury praised the intuitive user interface and the successful transfer of expertise from mountaineering protection systems to occupational safety. The app offers life-saving functions such as digital dead man's function, 24/7 emergency call, first responder search and precise location. The jury's verdict: 

The Uepaa Safety app impresses with an advanced solution for the protection of lone workers that ensures the highest safety standards even in the most demanding working environments. The jury praised the intuitive user interface and the successful transfer of expertise from mountaineering protection systems to occupational safety. The app offers life-saving functions such as a digital dead man's function, 24/7 emergency call, first responder search and precise localization.

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