Appmon

Appmon (アプモン, Apumon), short for Appli Monster (アプリモンスター, Apuri Monsutā), 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. Out of the currently known possible combinations, only a very small fraction of those result in App-fusion.

Evolution
Appmon evolve via App-fusion. This occurs if Appmon applink in a specific combination.

Classification
Like Digimon, Appmon species are also given several different classifications. Although some of the parameters used to classify them differ from those used for Digimon, they can be seen as equivalences.

Grade
Appmon species are classified by "Grade". This is analogous to a Digimon's Level.

Type
Analogous to a Digimon's Attribute, Appmon species are classified into seven Types, each of which represents the genre of app that they are based on belong to.