Application software

Application software (an application) is a set of computer programs designed to permit the user to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities.

Requires system software

Application software cannot run by itself. It is dependent on system software to execute.

Examples

• Word processor
• Spreadsheet
• Flight simulator
• Console game
• Drawing, painting, and illustrating system
• Library management system

Non-application software

The term application is used to distinguish such software from:

• System software, which manages and integrates a computer's capabilities but does not directly perform tasks that benefit the user
• Utility software, which is directly concerned with altering or managing the computer's operating environment

See also

• Computer program
• Operating system
• Software
• Solution stack
• System software
• Utility software

External links

• Application software @ Wikipedia