For more than a decade, the App Store editorial team has ranked the best apps and games of the year as part of the App Store Awards, spotlighting a wide range of developers, from individual app creators to large international teams.
Finalists for iPhone App of the Year
The iPhone App of the Year finalists helped users discover new paths and learn new skills:
- AllTrailsto help the world find its way out.
- Duolingoto make learning accessible to everyone.
- Flutterywhich allows travelers to arrive on time and avoid stress at the airport.
Finalists for iPhone Game of the Year
The finalists in the iPhone Game of the Year category invited players to experience new adventures on the iPhone with lush graphics:
- Afterplacefor creating a retro role-playing game with intuitive controls.
- Honkai: Star Railfor creating a fantasy space adventure with cinematic animation.
- Vampire survivorsfor inspiring a new genre of roguelike action games.
iPad App of the Year finalists
The iPad App of the Year finalists helped users harness their creativity across multiple media:
- conceptsfor creating innovative drawing tools and dynamic color palettes.
- DaVinci Resolveto create a more portable video editing experience.
- Ready to apply makeupto bring makeup designs to life for all beauty enthusiasts.
Finalists for iPad Game of the Year
The finalists in the iPad Game of the Year category wowed players with visual storytelling, intuitive controls and absurd obstacles:
- Eggy partyto create whimsical and joyful experiences for users.
- Lost in the gamefor its charming graphics and gameplay for all ages.
- Pocket City 2that invites players to let their imagination run wild.
Mac App of the Year finalists
The Mac App of the Year finalists inspired user focus and creativity:
- Linearity curvefor developing innovative design tools for professionals and aspiring designers.
- Photomatorto speed up and simplify the photo editing workflow.
- portalto immerse users in beautiful landscapes and spatial sound.
Finalists for Mac Game of the Year
Mac Game of the Year finalists offered rich storylines and visuals:
- ELEX IIthat takes players into a dynamic science fiction world.
- Lies from Pfor the smooth gameplay and alternative version of a classic story.
- Return to Monkey Islandfor the inspiration from the legendary point-and-click adventure.
Finalists for Apple Watch App of the Year
The Apple Watch App of the Year finalists made it even easier for users to access all the information they need, right from their wrist:
- Plannyto intelligently help users focus on their tasks.
- SmartGymto create smart, targeted workouts, regardless of skill level.
- Tide Guideto provide water enthusiasts with real-time sea conditions.
Finalists for Apple TV App of the Year
The Apple TV App of the Year finalists brought amazing experiences to the biggest screen in the house:
- Bugsnaxbecause it captures the mystery and charm of its gameplay.
- Adjustfor offering a range of training experiences with popular trainers and celebrities.
- MUBI MUBI brings high-quality cinema to your home.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists
The Apple Arcade Game of the Year finalists provided endless entertainment this year:
- Cityscapesto inspire players with a lasting and useful touch.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventuresto take players on a grand adventure with enchanting creatures.
- Stingto make the meditative art of embroidery accessible to more users.
Cultural Impact Finalists
Through powerful missions, the finalists in the Cultural Impact category promoted new ways to connect and celebrate the diversity and wonder of the world.
- balanceto make menopause support more inclusive and accessible to all.
- co-pilotto simplify personal finances.
- Endlingto encourage players to focus on the environmental impact.
- Find Hannahto connect women of all generations through gaming.
- How do you say goodbye?to help users deal with difficult emotions.
- knock Knockto make it easier for children to learn, discover and experiment in a digital playroom.
- Proloquoto promote communication without words.
- Rebel girlto turn great stories into a discovery of heroic women through time.
- Too good to take awayto reduce food waste in restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets.
- unpackingto create puzzles that calm the soul.
Among these applications and games, there are certainly some that will fit on your device.