Software that is required for general and special purpose applications like database management, word processing; accounting, etc. are called as application software. Some of the examples of application software are MS Office, Games, etc. Application software is developed using system software by application programmers. Application software can be further
classified into the following two types:
General Purpose Application Software: Database Management Packages, Word Processors and Spreadsheets.
Special Purpose Application Software: Accounting, Inventory, Production and Management.