Application software

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Application software
Developer numerous
Publisher numerous
Systems numerous
Released 1955-present
Added to Museum numerous, see application software

Application software, also known as software application, application program, application, or app, is a computer program or group of programs that perform tasks.

Video games are sometimes referred to as apps, although it is common for video games to be classified separately from other apps.

Examples of application software include spreadsheet applications.