> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.neynar.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Why Mini Apps?

> Learn to build and distribute apps to Farcaster users

Mini Apps enable developers to distribute native-like apps to Farcaster users.
Mini Apps are the easiest way to deliver engaging, high-retention, and easy to
monetize applications:

* **Ship Fast** - Go from idea to users in hours—no app store reviews. Build
  with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and use the Mini App SDK to deliver native-like
  apps.
* **Get Discovered** - Social feed discovery puts users just 1-click away and
  viral growth mechanics are built in. Users can find new applications through
  Mini App stores.
* **Retain Users** - Mobile notifications re-engage users by bringing them back
  when something new to do. Users can save their favorite Mini Apps so they are
  always a click away.
* **Transact Seamlessly** - An integrated Ethereum Wallet provides
  permissionless financial rails. Users can send money, buy art, or donate in a
  single click.
* **Build Social** - Users are signed into Mini Apps without forms or
  passwords. Leverage Farcaster's rich social data to create engaging social
  experiences.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/neynar/Uxa-Ieom0HVNjtON/miniapps/why-miniapps.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Uxa-Ieom0HVNjtON&q=85&s=ce5cbfff33a1fc741c82f3ad69a77a84" alt="featured mini app" width="1756" height="1069" data-path="miniapps/why-miniapps.png" />


## Related topics

- [Mini Apps Blog](/miniapps/blog/index.md)
- [What are Mini Apps?](/docs/what-are-mini-apps.md)
- [App Discovery & Search](/miniapps/guides/discovery.md)
- [How to Build Viral Mini Apps](/docs/mini-app-virality-guide.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](/miniapps/guides/faq.md)