Cider Software
For general mobile users seeking functional efficiency in utilities and casual, sensory-focused entertainment.
Virtual Slime
Snapshot
Who is Cider Software?
Providing accessible utility tools and casual simulation games for mobile users. Focused on high-contrast design and intuitive interfaces.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 14Last updated
Virtual Slime
v4.9.8
1.1y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Cider Software?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Utility tools and casual simulation games
Scale
studio
Target audience
General mobile users seeking functional efficiency in utilities and casual, sensory-focused entertainment.
Signature Patterns
- •Dual-tier monetization strategy offering both free 'Lite' and paid 'Pro' versions of utility apps.
- •Strong emphasis on UI customization and accessibility features like high-contrast buttons.
- •Portfolio split evenly between functional utility tools and casual simulation games.
- •Frequent use of dual-line displays and history tracking in calculator products.
Portfolio momentum
Released 6 updates across 19 apps in the last 6 months, maintaining a mix of legacy utility tools and active game titles.
Portfolio
What does Cider Software ship?
Apps
19 apps analysed
Distributed across 10 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 5 of 19 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- United States5 / 5
- Brazil1 / 5
- Mexico1 / 5
Europe (6)
- France1 / 5
- Germany1 / 5
- Italy1 / 5
- Netherlands1 / 5
- Portugal1 / 5
›+1 more europe market
- Spain1 / 5
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Japan1 / 5
Core markets (5/5 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
3
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
82/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Cider Software compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(3)
This app is the direct market leader in the fidget spinner simulation category, competing for the same casual users seeking realistic physics and tactile engagement.
Both apps target professionals requiring quick conversions, but GlobeConvert competes via a freemium model and offline currency support against Convert Any Unit's $9.99 upfront cost.
This app is the primary market leader in the utility calculator space, competing directly for the same general-purpose user base through advanced scientific and graphing capabilities.
Contenders(16)
This app serves users who require specialized scientific unit conversions alongside standard calculation tasks.
This app competes for the tablet-using demographic by combining standard calculation with note-taking and drawing capabilities.
Both apps target daily measurement conversions. The rival focuses on casual use with 76 common units, competing directly against Convert Any Unit's 6,400-unit database for general utility users.
Both apps target users needing rapid unit conversions. Converta focuses on a simplified interface for common metrics, competing directly against Convert Any Unit's autocomplete-driven approach.
This app competes by offering a more technical, physics-focused simulation that appeals to users interested in the mechanics of fidget spinners.
This app targets the same casual entertainment demographic by positioning itself as a direct 3D simulation of the physical toy.
known for
Simple Unit Converter - Pro Measurement and Conversion Calculator for Multi Units
Both apps target the unit conversion utility space, but Simple Unit Converter offers a free alternative to Convert Any Unit's $9.99 premium model.
Both apps target the utility space for measurement calculations, though they diverge in scale: the target app offers a 6,400-unit database while the rival focuses on 15 basic categories.
Both apps target users needing unit conversion tools, but the rival offers a free alternative with 45+ converters compared to the source app's $9.99 premium model.
This app competes by offering a high-precision, iPad-optimized experience that targets users seeking a reliable, classic utility tool.
This app overlaps with the target by providing a multi-functional toolset that includes unit conversion and calculation history.
Both apps compete directly for iOS users needing unit conversions, splitting the market between a freemium tool for general users and a $9.99 paid utility for professionals.
This app targets the professional utility market by emphasizing workspace management and high-precision data handling.
Both applications target users requiring extensive measurement conversions, but Converter+ competes directly by offering compound unit support and a free entry point against Convert Any Unit's $9.99 premium model.
Both apps serve the unit conversion market, but the rival uses a free distribution model tied to a high-traffic website to compete against Convert Any Unit's $9.99 premium entry.
Both apps target users needing rapid unit conversions, but Unit Converter HD competes for the same audience by offering a free alternative with 30 categories compared to Convert Any Unit's $9.99 premium model.
Same space(23)
This app competes in the productivity-utility space by offering highly customizable conversion workflows.
Targets the engineering segment with an ad-free, high-precision conversion tool.
Directly competes for the same power-user segment with a larger, 12,700+ unit library.
This app competes for the same casual entertainment market by leveraging sensory feedback to simulate a physical object.
Serves multi-device users who require synchronization across their Apple hardware.
Provides a static, keypad-driven tool for users who prefer specialized measurements over modern feature sets.
Appeals to casual users through a gesture-based interaction model for rapid switching.
Targets power users who prioritize a highly customizable, ad-free conversion workflow.
Serves as a broader math utility that includes unit conversion, competing for the same daily-use habit.
Offers a sci-fi styled interface for users seeking a more visual conversion experience.
Captures the travel-specific segment of the unit conversion market with a focus on real-time rates.
Targets general users needing a multilingual interface for basic unit conversions.
Offers a focused currency-only alternative for users who do not need the broader library of Convert Any Unit.
Provides a high-density library for professionals needing specialized measurements like typography and blood sugar.
Targets travelers and students with a basic, offline-capable toolset.
Targets the same casual user base with a simplified, icon-based navigation flow.
This app relates to the target by utilizing mathematical stress testing to provide device performance insights.
Focuses on complex equation entry, serving as a companion for scientific calculations rather than unit conversion.
Provides a focused currency tool for international shoppers needing quick, live exchange rates.
While functionally different, this app competes for the same 'boredom-killer' entertainment category where users seek quick, interactive simulations.
Provides a technical reference tool for engineers that complements general-purpose conversion apps.
Provides a tiered conversion experience that segments professional units behind an in-app purchase.
This app provides a specific utility function—converting numbers to text—that complements standard calculator usage.
New entrants(3)
This newcomer targets the 'spin' keyword space, potentially capturing traffic from users searching for fidget spinners but finding slot-style mechanics.
This newcomer targets a highly specific professional niche, providing specialized electrical calculation tools.
This app enters the market with a focus on natural language processing to modernize the standard calculator experience.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Cider Software
Bottom line
Cider Software is a stable studio leveraging a proven 'Lite-to-Pro' conversion model for utility apps while experimenting with sensory-focused casual games. Their consistent performance in the utility category provides a reliable foundation for their broader, more volatile gaming efforts.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 19
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 19
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes