Application Software

 

⭐ What is Application Software?

Application software is a type of computer program designed to help users perform specific tasks such as writing documents, making presentations, browsing the internet, playing games, editing videos, etc.

✔ It is user-oriented
✔ Runs on top of system software
✔ Makes the computer useful for everyday work

Examples: MS Word, Chrome, WhatsApp, Tally, VLC Media Player, Photoshop, Games

⭐ Types of Application Software

Application software is mainly divided into two categories:

  1. General-Purpose Application Software

  2. Special-Purpose / Customized Application Software

Let’s learn all types in detail:

🔶 1. General-Purpose Application Software

These software are used by a large number of users for common tasks.

✔ Examples:

A. Word Processing Software

Used for creating documents.
Examples: MS Word, Google Docs

B. Spreadsheet Software

Used for calculations, data analysis.
Examples: MS Excel, Google Sheets

C. Presentation Software

Used for creating slideshows.
Examples: MS PowerPoint, Google Slides

D. Database Management Software (DBMS)

Used to create and manage databases.
Examples: MS Access, MySQL, Oracle

E. Web Browsers

Used to browse websites.
Examples: Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge

F. Multimedia Software

Used for audio/video editing or playing.
Examples: VLC, Photoshop, Audacity

G. Communication Software

Used for messaging and video meetings.
Examples: WhatsApp, Zoom, Gmail

H. Educational Software

Used for learning and teaching.
Examples: Byju’s, Google Classroom

I. Entertainment / Gaming Software

Used for games and fun.
Examples: PUBG, GTA, BGMI

🔶 2. Special-Purpose / Customized Application Software

These software are made for specific tasks or for specific industries.

✔ Examples:

A. Accounting Software

Used by businesses for finance and accounts.
Examples: Tally ERP, QuickBooks

B. Hospital Management Software

Used for managing hospital records.

C. School/College Management Software

Used for attendance, fees, homework, exams.

D. Banking Software

Used for transactions, account management.
Example: Core Banking Software

E. Reservation Systems

Used in railways, airlines, hotels.

F. Payroll Software

Used to calculate employee salaries.

G. ERP Software (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Used by companies for complete automation.

H. Billing Software

Used in shops for creating bills.
Example: Retail Billing System

⭐ Other Categories of Application Software

1. Freeware

Free to use.
Examples: VLC, Chrome

2. Shareware

Free for trial only.
Examples: WinRAR, Antivirus trial

3. Open-Source Software

Source code available for everyone.
Examples: Linux, GIMP

4. Closed-Source Software

Source code is private.
Examples: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop

5. Mobile Apps

Applications used on smartphones.
Examples: Instagram, Paytm, YouTube

⭐ Summary Table

TypeMeaningExamples
General-Purpose SoftwareUsed by many peopleWord, Excel, Chrome
Special-Purpose SoftwareFor specific users/tasksTally, Billing software
FreewareFree to useVLC
SharewareTrial version softwareWinRAR
Open SourceFree + editable codeLinux
Closed SourcePaid & privateMS Office

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