Planet of the Apps
Planet of the Apps

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Planet of the Apps

2017
TV Show
Canceled
1 Season
English

App creators are given the opportunity of a lifetime. If their concepts are chosen by the entrepreneur advisors, these developers will be mentored on how to pitch their app to Lightspeed Venture Partners for a chance at real funding.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: N/A (Reality Competition Series)Genres: Reality Television, Competition

Plot Summary

Planet of the Apps was an American reality competition television series that focused on app developers pitching their ideas to a panel of celebrity investors. The show aimed to discover the next big mobile app, with contestants vying for funding and mentorship. Each episode featured developers presenting their concepts, followed by a deliberation among the investors on who would receive support.

Critical Reception

The show was widely panned by critics and largely ignored by audiences, often cited as a prime example of a celebrity-driven reality show that lacked substance and appeal. It struggled to find a consistent viewership and is generally remembered as a commercial and critical failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show was criticized for its lack of engaging content and its premise being too niche or poorly executed.

  • The celebrity investors were seen by some as being out of touch with the tech world or simply not charismatic enough to carry the show.

  • Many reviewers found the competition format uninspired and the focus on app development uninteresting for a general audience.

Google audience: Audience reception was overwhelmingly negative, with comments frequently pointing out the show's dullness, weak premise, and the perceived lack of genuine passion from the celebrity panel. It failed to resonate with viewers looking for compelling entertainment.

Fun Fact

The show was Apple's first original series, which was notable given its focus on mobile apps, but it was ultimately cancelled after just one season due to poor performance.

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