Appmon

Appmon (アプモン, Apumon), short for Appli Monsters (アプリモンスターズ, Apuri Monsutāzu), are digital creatures that are based on. Possessing, being able to think and act independently, they are "app lifeforms" that were born within the boundary between the Real World and digital space, lurking within the Net Ocean. Appmon share several similarities to Digimon but have specific features exclusive to them. There are many different species of Appmon; there exists as many Appmon as there are apps.

Characteristics
In the Real World, Appmon exist in the form of an Appmon Chip, each having a unique icon depicted on the back. They also each have two Plugs attached to them, which they use to applink with other Appmon.