Apple App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023
This year’s App Store Award winners include 14 applications and games from developers across the world.
Recently, Apple released winners for its App Store Awards 2023, ecognizing 14 outstanding apps and games in the categories of creativity, exploration, and family time. Accordingly, these people who are considered winners came from all sides of the world’s developers in the App Store. Out of about 39 finalists, the candidates were selected due to their exceptional technical innovation, user experience, and good design.
“It’s inspiring to see the ways developers continue to build incredible apps and games that are redefining the world around us,”
“This year’s winners represent the limitless potential of developers to bring their visions to life, creating apps and games with remarkable ingenuity, exceptional quality, and purpose-driven missions.” — Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
App Store Award Winners, 2023
iPhone App of the Year: AllTrails, from AllTrails, Inc.
AllTrails, fosters a sense of community by providing extensive trail guides and facilitating outdoor exploration accessible to all.
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iPad App of the Year: Prêt-à-Makeup, from Prêt-à-Template.
Prêt-à-Makeup, provides a realistic makeup sketchpad on the iPad designed for both professional artists and casual users. The platform promotes inclusivity and encourages self-expression.
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Mac App of the Year: Photomator, from UAB Pixelmator Team.
Photomator, simplifies and smoothens intricate editing tasks with its machine learning-driven tools.
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Apple Watch App of the Year: SmartGym, from Mateus Abra.
SmartGym, excels on the Apple Watch, offering a broad collection of exercises, workout routines, and robust fitness reporting features.
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Apple TV App of the Year: MUBI, from MUBI, Inc.
MUBI, can carefully select outstanding independent films that carry a human touch.
Gaming Category
iPhone Game of the Year: Honkai: Star Rail, from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
Honkai: Star Rail, guides players through a storyline featuring intricate characters and strategically engaging combat on the iPhone.
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iPad Game of the Year: Lost in Play, from Snapbreak Games.
Lost in Play, encourages players to engage with a delightful, childlike imagination throughout an exciting point-and-click adventure.
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Mac Game of the Year: Lies of P, from NEOWIZ.
Lies of P, immerses players in a meticulously designed dark fantasy realm.
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Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Hello Kitty Island Adventure, from Sunblink
Hello Kitty Island Adventure, creates an immersive gaming experience centered around the delightful objective of forming friendships.
Cultural Impact Winners
Apart from acknowledging top apps and games across various Apple devices, the App Store Editors at Apple have also chosen five Cultural Impact winners. These recipients are commended for their capacity to bring about positive change through apps and games. This year’s awardees have promoted inclusive and accessible environments for learning and personal development, contributed to a more sustainable future, and facilitated the exploration of self-reflection and connection spanning generations.
- Pok Pok from Pok Pok
- Proloquo from AssistiveWare
- Too Good To Go from Too Good To Go
- Unpacking from Humble Bundle
- Finding Hannah from Fein Games GmbH
Apple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023. (2023, December 1). Apple Newsroom.
