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Going by the most expensive apps in the Google Play Store, it seems an expensive smartphone alone is no longer an indication of your wealth. If you have the money, your phone should carry the right app to show that you are part of the elite club.
Each of these 12 apps costs about Rs 10,000. And if you are wondering what they actually do, most of them may just surprise you!
Vuvuzela World Cup Horn Plus
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 50 - 100
Created by: DLP Mobile
What it does: Unofficial Vuvuzela FIFA 2010 World Cup Horn. To activate the horn just shake your phone and it starts blasting. To stop the horn, shake it again
Developer’s comment: Support your team and annoy your friends!
Few other apps by the developer: Kid Tracker and Spanish English Translator
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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The Most Expensive App of all
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 1 - 5
Created by: SchizTech
What it does: Nothing. It just shows a picture of a diamond, which is an acknowledgment that you owe one of the most expensive Android app.
Developer’s comment: If your wealth reaches the sky, you might want to download this app and brag about it.
Some other apps by the developer: Air Horn and Talking Timer
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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The Most Expensive app
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: Not Available
Created by: Vishnu Prasad
What it does: Nothing. It just displays a message that says the user has the most expensive app in the world
Developer’s comment: If you're a millionaire with plenty of cash to spare, you might want to download this just for show off.
Some other apps by the developer: Bright flashlight, GPS maps using Nokia Maps and BMI calculator health meter
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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The Most Expensive Play App
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 1 - 5
Created by: Etay Cohen-Solal
What it does: The description says it all: “Don't expect this app to do anything! You only get the 'Gold-Dices status sign' four visual widgets for your android device.”
Developer’s comment: It's for you if you're very rich, and can afford the most expensive app available with the maximum price label on the Google play market.
Few other apps by the developer: EZ Wi-Fi Notification and How Old Are You?
There are many more apps like these three. They do nothing and each claims that you will be among the most exclusive people to have it, if you buy them.
Some others that cost the same include Gold - The most expensive app, The Most Expensive App, I'm Rich!! (White Diamond), I'm Rich (Most expensive), I'm a Rich Man, and I'm Rich Man.
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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The Most Expensive Wallpapers
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 1 - 5
Created by: G.o.o.d. Apps
What it does: Displays wallpapers
Developer’s comment: If you are a millionaire who wouldn’t mind spending some money to make your screen look good, then this is the app for you!
Few other apps by the developer: Nike Wallpapers HD, Beats Wallpapers HD and Gucci Wallpapers HD
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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The Most Expensive Flash Light
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: Not available
Created by: Brouding
What it does: It’s turns your mobile into a flashlight (and there are many free similar apps)
Developer’s comment: This Flash Light is fastest, brightest and most expensive. Only for RVIP
Few other apps by the developer: Talkidog Lite and Oddi Lite (Where are you?)
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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GiveForBeHappy (I'm Rich)
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: Not available
Created by: FreeThinking Soft
What it does: Get your exclusive nuggets of wisdom at an exclusive price. The purpose of this app ‘is to teach the user something new’. According to the developer, once you have this app, ‘you will know the ideas of different people, whose wisdom won't be forgotten due to the high quality of their thought'.
Developer’s comment: This application is thought (or designed) for that social group where money isn't an obstacle anymore in order to survive. For you (the user), the amount (you will) pay will be minimal, compared with the wisdom you'll obtain.
Few other apps by the developer: The developer has just one app
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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Zollinger's Atlas of Surgery
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 5 - 10
Created by: Usatine Media LLC
What it does: The app is based on the reference book Zollinger's Atlas of Surgery and contains over 1,600 colour-highlighted illustrations that depict every important action a surgeon must consider while performing the operation
Developer’s comment: Easy to navigate and does not need Internet connection to view the full app
Few other apps by the developer: First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and Pocket Atlas of ER Ultrasound
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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Atlas of Emergency Medicine
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: 1 - 5
Created by: Usatine Media LLC
What it does: The Atlas of Emergency Medicine is a visual guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon conditions encountered in the Emergency Department. Medical students, residents in training and new graduates preparing for their certification exam can use it as a reference material.
Developer’s comment: No internet connection needed to view the full app. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval.
Few other apps by the developer: Pocket Atlas of ER Ultrasound and Minor Emergencies
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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MBE Preparation - e-BarReview
Price: Rs 9,999
Installs: 1 - 5
Created by: E-MBE, LLC
What it does: It offers a mobile-based solution for practicing for the US Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).
Developer’s comment: The 1,000 questions, which are officially licensed from the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Few other apps by the developer: MPRE Prep - e-BarReview
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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QuizCenter
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: Not available
Created by: World Arena
What it does: Contains more than 80 individual movie and pop culture quizzes
Developer’s comment: This is for those who enjoy exclusive, premium apps
Few other apps by the developer: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (quiz) and Titanic Trivia
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12 most expensive Android apps in India
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Med School Loan Viewing App 1k
Price: Rs 10,000
Installs: Not available
Created by: NIHSSapp
What it does: Shows potential applicants the amount of debt they would need to bear if they pursue medical education in the US
Developer’s comment: Most people are not aware of the true cost of medical education in this country (US), and many believe that doctors are overpaid.
Few other apps by the developer: NIH Stroke Scale and Medical Student Loan Viewer
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