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I fought hard against that for years. I still only use 'app' for phone programs, but I stopped correcting people every time they used the term for anything else. It isn't technically wrong, but it grates on my nerves for some reason.
If someone told me to use the fdisk app I'd be confused.
Use the ls app.
Then use the cd app.
Ugh I don't know why but this was the one that got me. Just no.