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{{nihongo|'''Appmon'''|アプモン|Apumon}}, short for {{nihongo|'''App Monsters'''|アプリモンスターズ|Apuri Monsutāzu|lit. "Appli Monsters"}}, are digital lifeforms central to ''[[Digimon Universe App Monsters]]''. They are similar to {{c|Digimon|creature}} but are related to {{w|smartphone}} apps. All Appmon have an [[Appmon Chip]] specific to them, and almost all Appmon have two retractable cables somewhere on their body, mostly on their backs, which they use to [[Applink]] with other Appmon; Appmon without these cables, such as [[Flickmon]], [[Swipemon]], [[Tapmon]] are unable to applink.<ref>''[[Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters (3DS)]]''</ref> Also, all {{c|God|Grade}} Appmon have a disc-like halo hovering near its back.
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==Attributes==
===Grade===
Each Appmon is assigned a Grade, analogous to the Digimon concept of [[level]]. The four current grades are:
#{{nihongo|'''Standard'''|並 / スタンダード|Nami / Sutandādo}}
#{{nihongo|'''Super'''|超 / スーパー|Chou / Sūpā}}
#{{nihongo|'''Ultimate'''|極 / アルティメット|Kiwami / Arutimetto}}
#{{nihongo|'''God'''|神 / ゴッド|Kami / Goddo}}

===Type===
Most Appmon are classified into one of seven types, analogous to the Digimon concept of [[attribute]]. Each type relates to an app genre. The seven types are:
*{{nihongo|'''Social'''|ソーシャル|Sōsharu}}
*{{nihongo|'''Navi'''|ナビ|Nabi}}
*{{nihongo|'''Tool'''|ツール|Tsūru}}
*{{nihongo|'''System'''|システム|Shisutemu}}
*{{nihongo|'''Game'''|ゲーム|Gēmu}}
*{{nihongo|'''Entertainment'''|エンタメ|Entame}}
*{{nihongo|'''Life'''|ライフ|Raifu}}

The types are strong against and weak to another; the advantage chain is as follows: Social → Navi → Tool → System → Game → Entertainment → Life → Social. Appmon of the God grade, however, are classified as {{nihongo|'''God'''|ゴッド|Goddo}} type.

===Appli===
Each Appmon represents a particular app, known as the appli field and analogous to a Digimon's type. Each appli, thus far, is unique and has its own icon, similar to the app icon on smartphones.

===Buddy===
Appmon can have a {{nihongo|'''Buddy'''|バディ|Badi}}, a human with whom the Appmon has a partner relationship and is analogous to partner Digimon.

==Fiction==
===''Digimon Universe App Monsters''===
Appmon are "app lifeforms" that inhabit the {{c|Net Ocean|apm}} and were created by [[Minerva]].{{storylink|Bring Gatchmon Back! Grandpa Denemon's Test!}} There is one species for each app, and individuals are assigned to a specific app of the type. For example, [[Ropuremon]] are responsible for {{w|roleplaying game|RPG}}s, and each Ropuremon is assigned to a specific RPG, such as ''[[Fantasy Saga]]'' or ''[[Awesome Excitement Dungeon]]''. Each member of the same species is different, although the basic parts of the their appearance are the same. Every Appmon is capable of performing [[Applink]] with another Appmon, however, out of the infinite possible combinations, a specific chosen duo performs [[App Fusion]] instead, and become an Appmon of the next grade. A failed App Fusion going to the Super Grade results in {{c|Sukasimon|apm}}.{{storylink|The Character I Leveled Up is Naked?! Ropuremon's School Dungeon!}}

If an Appmon is defeated in battle, it will become a Chip, and retreat to the nearest [[App Drive]] or [[App Drive Duo]].{{storylink|Search Result: Shinkai Haru! Gatchmon Appears!}}{{storylink|The Fifth Applidriver!}} Appmon can die, but as long as their data survives, an Appmon can be resurrected as many times as possible.{{storylink|A New Power! Appli Drive DUO!}}
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==Notes and references==
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{{Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters}}
{{Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters (3DS)}}
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