Student-Built Apps

When students become builders, something shifts. These apps were created by learners themselves, proof that the best way to understand technology is to make something meaningful with it.

27 apps in this collection

Apps in this collection

PPlaylab Creator
BCG Final Project Assistant
BCG summer project support
Project-Based LearningStudent-Built Apps
PPlaylab Creator
A Very Angry Quiz Show Host
Students take quizzes hosted by a comedically angry character who adds personality and humor to knowledge assessment. The app was built by a student, showcasing creative game design skills.
Gamified LearningStudent-Built AppsCreative & Engagement
HJHeela Jalali, Mahsa Kohistani & Jenna Galala
Adapt
A study app that uses AI to adapt learning to a student's mental state and learning behavior, not just the content.
SEL & WellbeingStudy PartnersHigh School+3
PPlaylab Creator
Candidate App
Civics students built app exploring candidates
Student-Built AppsSocial Studies & History
JSJackson Stear, Donovan Hogan & Surafael Melaku
CivicsLens
Helps people better understand the news by comparing how the same topic is presented from different perspectives. Highlights biased language and summarizes multiple viewpoints so users can form their…
Social Studies & HistoryELA & LiteracyHigh School+2
BBBinayak Bhusal, Hans Mehta & Abram Gatz
ClearPath AI
ClearPath AI helps people in Northern Virginia quickly find trusted local housing, food, and support services in their preferred language during times of housing instability.
Family & CommunityHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+3
MPManas Puri
Cognify
AI-powered K-12 learning diagnostics for both educators and students. Upload student work, get instant analysis identifying misconceptions, standards-aligned interventions, and personalized practice.
Assessment & FeedbackTeacher ToolsData-Driven Instruction+2
SIStudents in the Bronx
Community Superheroes
Bronx students research and tell stories about unsung heroes in their local communities — the crossing guard, the bodega owner, the neighborhood organizer.
FlowersStudent-Built AppsNYC
PPlaylab Creator
Dreaming for a Better Future Personality Quiz
Student aspirational personality quiz
Student-Built AppsSEL & Wellbeing
GBGhaarunya Balamurugan, Manasha Mahendramurthy & Sia Vadakkoot
ECOReceipt
Scans your receipts to show the environmental impact and cost of your purchases. Suggests greener, budget-friendly alternatives and tracks your progress to help you save money while reducing your carb…
Science & STEMHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
EEmi
EmiWatch Emissions Tracker
Students track their environmental impact through daily activity logging, receiving personalized insights about their carbon footprint and actionable suggestions for reducing emissions.
FlowersStudent-Built AppsNiche & Emerging+1
AMArian Miran & Sahiti Tanuku
Find Your Home
An AI assistant that simplifies the complex U.S.
Family & CommunityHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
TKTharu Kalahi, Sadu Kalahi & Ridhi Kasineni
FirstStep
FirstStep helps students prepare for college by walking them through what to expect and what steps to take each year. College doesn't come with a manual — college starts with one step.
High SchoolCareer & VocationalStudent-Built Apps+1
JRJoelle Rice
Genetic Guard
Uses ClinVar and Alpha Missense to predict the risk of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) found in genetic testing results, empowering patients and preventing pediatric cancers through TP53 spec…
Science & STEMHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+3
CRCatalina Reyes, Evelina Tatevosyan & Daisy Sheldon
Invest AI
Provides investment plans with accurate bonds, stocks, and other investment methods based on the user's goals, income, location, and financial situation.
Business & EconomicsHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+1
JJJustin Jaran, Eko Dang & Christian Tam
Misinformation Detector
Identify misinformation with the Misinformation Detector! Paste an article and the AI analyzes it using expert-constructed techniques, plus provides tests and examples to build your media literacy ski…
ELA & LiteracyHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
AWAnna Woo & Grace Yim
NarrAIter
AI-guided storytelling that weaves in grammar, spelling, reading comprehension, and vocabulary questions for children, with accessible features like voice input.
ELA & LiteracyElementaryStudent-Built Apps+2
AGAbidullah Ghani & Shaheer Salarzai
PermitPartner
Helps you gather all required details for permit-ready, code-compliant architectural plans tailored to your county's regulations.
Career & VocationalHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
MSManan Shrestha, Ryan Benyahya & Darshan Wagle
PhishGuard AI
PhishGuard AI helps users quickly check suspicious emails and messages by analyzing common scam and phishing warning signs and explaining them in simple language.
Science & STEMHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
MTMinh Tran, Michael Cabrera & Khoi Nguyen
Physical Therapy with Stan
Provides rehab guidance for users with minor musculoskeletal injuries or post-surgical rehab, offering specialized exercise programs based on the user's state of injury for those who lack access to ph…
Health & PEHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+1
PPlaylab Creator
Pocket D&D Ver. 9.5.2
Students play and iterate on text-based RPG
Student-Built AppsGamified Learning
CHClara Hatcher & Henry Mihalak
Prep Up
Helps students feel ready for important interviews by providing mock questions and personalized feedback based on their responses.
Career & VocationalHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+1
NSNicholas Sherman
Project P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.
SEL & WellbeingStudent-Built AppsGamified Learning
PPlaylab Creator
Rizz My Writing_Writing Feedback Assistant
Students get engaging revision suggestions
Writing CoachesStudent-Built AppsMiddle School
NYNuh Yesuf, Samuel Mulat & Robel Teklebirhan
Smart Cart
Compare nearby grocery prices, find the cheapest high-quality options, and get budget-friendly meal and recipe help based on your needs.
Family & CommunityHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+1
YNYuvraj Nathawat
Step
Offers calm support for everyday health questions. Built for people with disabilities, chronic conditions, or uncertainty, using clear language and gentle guidance without replacing medical care.
Health & PEHigh SchoolStudent-Built Apps+2
LMLincoln Marine, Noah Teates & Aleksander Roberto
Virginia Standards of Learning Study Assistant
Learn any of 70 SOL courses by taking a diagnostic, then progress through review, mastery, and practice while tracking your results.
High SchoolStudy PartnersAssessment & Feedback+2