Censuus is a web-based app discovery directory — a self-described "living app census" — that catalogues small, independent mobile apps by category, ranks them by view count, and publishes curated best-of lists.
What is Censuus?
Censuus is a browsable census of mobile apps, drawn mostly from the iOS App Store with a smaller number of Google Play entries. Each app is presented as a card carrying its icon, name, a one-line pitch, a view counter, a category label, and a store-style star rating where one exists. From the home feed you can jump into category hubs, curated collections, or individual app pages. Censuus is the directory itself, not an app; it runs in the browser and no publisher name is given on the page.
What makes Censuus stand out?
- Category census — 235 apps split across 22 categories, led by Health & Fitness (39), Productivity (27), Lifestyle (24), Utilities (19), Games (18), Education (15) and Finance (13), down to single-entry categories like Reference, Sports and Travel.
- Ranked home feed — the front page lists apps in order with public view counts (Malyatko: Baby Log & Tracker at 161 views, Fridgea at 89 views, STATOK at 65 views), so the popular picks are visible before you click.
- Dedicated app pages — every card links to its own URL, for example /a/sprava-appointments-booking-8fc0, carrying the app's description, category and rating count.
- Hand-picked lists — curated roundups including "Best Sleep Apps in 2026, Reviewed & Compared", "Best habit tracker apps of 2026" and "Best budgeting apps of 2026".
- Editorial articles — blog write-ups on individual apps, such as a FoodsPlans meal-planning piece and a Systema strength-training piece, both dated 2026.
- Intent shortcuts — chips like "Track my sleep", "Learn a language", "Track my spending" and "Build a habit" route straight to the matching category.
- Free developer listings — a "Your app here. Free, forever" slot and an /list submission form let makers add their own app.
- Multilingual entries — listings include non-English apps such as the Ukrainian-language Друзі friend-finding app and Vignette ID, a European road-toll app.
Who should use Censuus?
- App hunters tired of store charts: browse the full 235-app census or a single category hub to find tools the App Store top lists rarely surface.
- Independent developers: submit a new app through the /list form to reach people searching by function rather than by brand name.
- People with a recurring chore to solve: start from an intent chip such as "Track my baby" or "Track my spending" and land on a shortlist of matching trackers.
- Readers researching a purchase: use the curated best-of lists and dated blog reviews to compare several apps in one sitting.
What can you do with Censuus?
- New parents: scan the Health & Fitness category for newborn trackers, then open Malyatko: Baby Log & Tracker to read its description before installing.
- Budget-conscious users: work through the Finance category and the 2026 budgeting-apps roundup to compare Kaspo, Lode, Budget Tracker - Brim and STATOK side by side.
- Language learners: jump to Education and compare flashcard apps such as Cards.my, Vocabyx and Flipo in one list.
- Indie makers: add your app free of charge and appear in the census feed with its own detail page.
How does Censuus work?
Browsing is linear: the home census lists apps in ranked order, category links filter the catalogue into hubs such as Health & Fitness or Business, and each card opens an app page with its description, category and rating. Submitting an app follows the same path in reverse — the /list page takes the submission, after which the app is placed into a category and appears in the feed.
Pricing
Censuus is free to browse, and listing an app is advertised on the site as "Free, forever". No paid tiers or subscription plans are shown.
FAQ
Is Censuus free?
Yes — browsing the census, category hubs, curated lists and articles costs nothing, and the site's own listing slot is described as free forever. No paid plan is mentioned anywhere on the page.
How many apps does Censuus list?
The header reports 235 apps, distributed across 22 categories from Health & Fitness with 39 entries down to Reference, Sports and Travel with one each. An additional "More" menu hides a further 15 categories.
Can I add my own app to Censuus?
Yes. A "Your app here. Free, forever" panel links to an /list form where developers submit an app. The site does not state a review time, editorial criteria, or a rejection process for submissions.
Does Censuus publish reviews?
It publishes editorial blog articles and curated best-of lists rather than user-submitted reviews. App cards display store-style star ratings and rating counts, so the scores originate from the stores rather than from Censuus visitors.
Which platforms do the listed apps target?
Almost every entry is an iOS app, identified by an App Store icon, plus a handful of Google Play listings. The Censuus directory itself is a website and does not offer a companion app.
