Xamarin is a cross-platform implementation of the Common Language Specifications (also called Microsoft.Net) and Common Language Infrastructure (CLI). This platform gets its name from a Microsoft company based in California. Through Xamarin cross-platform platform, you can build and design mobile apps employing a single language. Along with iOS and Android apps, Xamarin can be used to churn out Windows Phone apps as well.
You name the domain and you have Xamarin apps that comes up with advantages and functionalities. Be in the field of healthcare, manufacturing, gaming, technology or hospitality, the list of multi-domain functionalities of Xamarin apps is endless and so are their capabilities.
For all those who are inquisitive to know about all such popular Xamarin apps that have been and will make their strong presence felt in 2021, here they are.
| Cincinnati | Alaska Airlines | Microsoft Azure |
| Microsoft news | Outback | Taxfyle |
| UPS Mobile | Insightly | Storyo |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Captio | CA Mobile |
| BBC Goodfood | MRW App | FreshDirect |
| Novarum Reader | PictureX | Vanderlande |
1. Cincinnati Children’s Caren
Cincinnati is a nonprofit academic medical center dedicated to children. It is one of the distinguished pediatric center for kids with top-quality treatment procedures and pieces of equipment. This app assists you in every visit to Cincinnati children.
Caren reminds you about the current status of your health and schedule appointments in advance. Besides, it can give solutions to your queries and provide services in emergency times.
App Features
- Digital parking pass & spot reminder.
- Perfect Wayfinder in your pockets.
- Easy-to-use interface
- Wide variety of resources.
Ratings: 4.8/5
Installs: 5,000+
2. Alaska Airlines
This app is a complete air travel partner that lets you solve all your dilemma regarding the flight information right from booking the tickets, check-in, select a seat, change a seat, order your favourite food etc.
You can even use this app to get your boarding pass and use it at the security checkpoints also. Users also have the option to integrate their calendar details so that all your travel information is lined up within the app.
App Features
- Detailed information on reservations.
- Timely push notifications.
- Responsive feedback systems
- 24/7 technical support team
Ratings: 4.7/5
Installs: 1,000,000+
3. Microsoft Azure
Apps created by Microsoft is always a godsend for netizens. Microsoft azure is such an app molded by top-notch Xamarin tools. This app is an amazing solution to manage and monitor your services and give the best outcomes on Microsoft products.
You can control your resources on the go and resolve any issues instantly. It offers a graphical representation of critical metrics of the cloud and gets updates on its status.
App Features
- Generate corrective actions on resources
- Alerts on important health issues.
- Always stay connected with your Cloud
- Safe and end-to-end encrypted.
Ratings: 4.5/5
Installs: 500,000+
4. Microsoft news
People always desire credible and timely news stories. Microsoft news assures this feature at your fingertips. Users can know affairs that are happening now and those happened earlier with clear figures.
Microsoft news gives in-depth news reports & breaking news from the world’s best journalists. Users can sync their preferences and topics they are interested to read about.
The app curates news stories from reputed dailies like Washington Post, USA TODAY, CBS News, CNN, The New York Times, etc. Users can view blog posts, videos editorials, etc about the raging issues worldwide.
App Features
- Get top news of all categories.
- Dark mode for night reading.
- Limitless & free download app.
- Good user interface.
Ratings: 4.4/5
Installs: 1,000,000+
5. Outback
The app acts as a bridge between you and the restaurant. This app avoids queries or confusions on orders as you can directly order your favorite steaks from Outback Steakhouse.
You can pre-fill the order details along with the checkout address for making your orders easily at your doorsteps. Users can track each stage till delivery and real-time confirmation of the orders straight from the restaurant doubles the assurance of the right delivery.
App Features
- Optimized mobile-friendly Interface.
- Manage multiple addresses.
- Reliable & no over promises.
- Easiest and fastest way for food delivery.
Ratings: 4.2/5
Installs: 1,000,000+
Read Also: A Tutorial on Xamarin 2021
6. Taxfyle
Taxfyle is a devoted app made using Xamarin that helps you monitor your taxes on the go. You can now file taxes in real-time and connect in minutes. Users can file both their personal and business tax easily with Taxfyle at fingertips.
The app helps you calculate an upfront cost and assess the taxes, above all connect with the best tax professional to engage without any complications.
After the whole process, you can rate and review the person who helped you with easy tax services. Users can share their confidential information via Taxfyle as its systems are highly encrypted and secure.
App Features
- 24/7 tax advice via email.
- Tracking through best accounting software
- Get qualified for tax credits.
- Easy data sharing & messaging.
Ratings: 4.1/5
Installs: 10,000+
7. UPS Mobile
One of the best apps is made using Xamarin with Five million plus installs. UPS mobile helps you track your deliveries from its shipment till reaching your hands. It is active on both Android and Ios platforms.
You can easily identify your packages and manage them by knowing their journey and exact locations. UPS has an in-app measurement tool where you can take package dimensions on the go.
App Features
- Estimate shipping costs and time.
- Get shipping labels.
- Find the nearest UPS locations.
- User-friendly app.
Ratings: 4.1/5
Installs: 5,000,000+
8. Insightly
This is a one-stop solution for various businesses operating in different verticals. It was created for businesses to monetize their strategies through updated information.
Powered by Xamarin, this business-centric mobile app which is compatible with iOS and Android devices shares pertinent information to its users.
App Features
- Manage & monitor customer relationships
- Add Voice memo with leads.
- Effective team & project management.
- Easy address book on the device.
Ratings: 4/5
Installs: 100,000+
9. Storyo
Storyo is a Xamarin-based app that helps you come up with interesting videos from photographs. You can also tag your video with details like time and place along with other contextual information that will mirror your story telling abilities.
This narrative interface featuring captivating videos is compatible with multiple platforms along with a feature that allows users across 170 countries to access your videos; in a jiffy!
App Features
- Exciting slideshow creator
- Users from 170+ Countries
- Location & timeframe feature
- Awesome filters and transitions
Ratings: 4/5
Installs: 100,000+
10. Thermo Fisher Scientific
If you are on the lookout for a techno-scientific mobile app that seamlessly blends life sciences with IoT (Internet of Things), then Thermo Fisher Scientific is the perfect bet.
Predominantly hand holding genetic scientists to come up with multiple copies of DNA in a short time span, this research and development (R&D) mobile app teams with PCR Essentials App.
This combination of xamarin apps facilitates the monitoring of progress from anywhere. Another star attraction of this app is that it cuts down the number of manual machine checks.
All thanks to Xamarin, a significant 75% reduction in development time was possible along with providing another user-friendly platform to conduct R&D activities through mobiles.
App Features
- Real-time followups and schedules
- Exact geolocation tracking
- Autogeneration of service reports
- Easy-to-use Interface
Ratings: 3.8/5
Installs: 1,000+
11. Captio
With this app, you can forget all the paper works regarding your expenses. Because this app transforms your smartphone into a customized tool that can help you calculate all your travel expenses.
This digital partner of your travel and expense provides information for business account management details, VAT details, credit card payments, supervises the accounts and even helps in business accounting.
App Features
- Automatically generate expense reports.
- A perfect tool for corporate management.
- Automatic data extraction facility.
- Reconcile multiple payments
Ratings: 3.6/5
Installs: 100,000+
12. CA Mobile
This app was created to provide a safe and native mobile experience for the customers of famous Portugal based bank, Credito Agricola.
The CA Mobile app lets you access your bank account anytime and anywhere from various devices. You can get details regarding your account summary, transactions, card details, recharges and other value-added services.
App Features
- Biometric authentication facility
- Purchase via virtual cards
- Monitor CA agencies
- Completely free membership.
Ratings: 3.3/5
Installs: 100,000+
Download: Android
13. BBC Goodfood
This is the latest version of the BBC Goodfood app offering an extensive recipe database for its users. New dishes and recipes are added all time and users can try it without any trouble. Users can create their collections and rate their favorite recipes.
The newest feature is that you can share the new recipes with your family and friends anywhere anytime. BBC Good food offers a free trial period where users can fully use the app and decide its future use.
App Features
- 24/7 customer email support
- Various subscription packages
- Browse & search for trending recipes.
- Filter junk/promotion folders.
Ratings: 2.9/5
Installs: 500,000+
14. MRW App
This app helps you track your company shipments and know their status anytime and anywhere. Being a pioneer to e-commerce and logistics it’s been a necessity to have a mobile app that works across cross-platforms.
Using this app you can locate the other offices of MRW and also get in touch with us through various communication channels like customer service, website or through the social media.
App Features
- Track & know the status of your products.
- Locate nearest MRW offices
- Active on multiple devices.
- In-app chat functionality
Rating: 2.5/5
Installs: 10,000+
Download : Android
15. FreshDirect
Featuring a huge catalog of more than 15,000 products, FreshDirect is a Xamarin offering that allows you to source your groceries from the comfort of your homes.
With a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) that helps marketers track their inventory through an identification code, FreshDirect is the product of multiple technologies.
Along with Xamarin Test Cloud, this online grocery app makes use of the concepts of Visual Studio and HockeyApp that makes it compatible with iOS and Android platforms.
App Features
- Track & know the status of your products.
- Locate nearest MRW offices
- Active on multiple devices.
- In-app chat functionality.
Ratings: 2.2/5
Installs: 100.000+
Read Also: What Makes Xamarin Unique in 2021
16. Novarum Reader
Novarum DX is a test platform for both diagnostics and pharmaceutical market. Avoiding the traditional method of lateral flow test, the company wanted users to be provided with the option of analyzing results via a smartphone camera.
For this, the Novorum reader app was created which was the first ever diagnostic software that worked without hardware. According to your need, the app can be customized in case of reading and the reporting system.
App Features
- Highly customizable interface
- Perform easy testing by scanning codes.
- Immediate pass/fail result.
- Connect & transfer reports.
17. PictureX
This is a free, fun-to-use, easy app made with Xamarin that lets you collect and arrange all your favourite photos with friends’ or family in the same folder.
The company aims at providing their customers the option of exchanging pictures with other users. Permission to access the photo, share and download it is only given by the user.
App Features
- Elegant and intuitive design.
- Secure and encrypted accounts.
- User-friendly platform.
- Easily arrange & access photos.
18. Vanderlande
This app lets the employees trace the parcels automatically using the scan bar or the QR codes. By integrating the Xamarin platform, the app was found to showcase a better user interface and it also becomes easier for employees who don’t know English.
This, in turn, helps in improving their operational activities and expanding logistics with greater services.
App Features
- Real-time Tracking of consignments
- Multi-language support
- Effective logistics management.
- Excellent UI/UX.
The Last Word
With multidisciplinary options that Xamarin apps have to offer, you can welcome 2021 with a high level of confidence and preparedness.
Making the most of Xamarin’s cross-platform app development technology, you will be poised to expand your customer base with the inclusion of various mobile platforms.
