Appdiction

noun: A compulsive obsession with downloading applications on digital devices, characterized by an overwhelming and uncontrollable urge that mirrors substance addiction. Individuals suffering from Appdiction often find themselves accumulating hundreds or even thousands of apps, leading to cluttered devices, anxiety over choices, and a constant craving for the next download.

My Appdiction has taken over my life; with over 1,300 apps on my iPhone and countless more deleted, I can’t remember the last time I felt satisfied with just one.

by odd elle April 8, 2025