The App Store Editors honor the App Store Awards finalists – nearly 40 app and game developers who deliver exceptional experiences and have a profound cultural impact.
For over a decade, the App Store Editors have celebrated the best apps and games of the year with the App Store Awards, highlighting a range of developers from individual app developers to large teams spanning the globe. The App Store Editors recognize the App Store Awards finalists—nearly 40 app and game developers in 10 different categories—for their outstanding achievements, ingenuity and technical achievements in apps and games. The selected apps and games have helped users unleash their creativity, challenge themselves and have fun with family and friends. The App Store Awards winners will be selected from this year's finalists and announced in the coming weeks. explained Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow:
We are thrilled with the achievements of the App Store Awards finalists who are helping users around the world explore their interests in drawing, design, video editing, education, music, time management, workouts, hiking, gaming, and more. These finalists are all incredibly talented and have put in tremendous effort to create these amazing apps and games. We are thrilled with their achievements and look forward to announcing the App Store Awards winners later this month.
finalists of the iPhone App of the Year
The finalists in the iPhone App of the Year category helped users discover more possibilities and learn new skills:
- AllTrails to help the world find its way outside.
- Duolingo because it makes learning accessible to the masses.
- Flighty, which takes travelers to the airport on time and stress-free.
iPhone Game of the Year finalists
The finalists in the “iPhone Game of the Year” category invited players to new adventures with lush graphics on the iPhone:
- Afterplace, for a retro role-playing game with intuitive controls.
- Honkai: Star Rail, a space fantasy adventure with cinematic animations.
- Vampire Survivors because it inspired a new roguelike action genre.
iPad App of the Year finalists
The finalists in the iPad App of the Year category helped users unleash their creativity using different media:
- Concepts, for innovative drawing tools and dynamic color palettes.
- DaVinci Resolve, for creating a portable video editing experience.
- Prêt-à-Makeup that brings makeup designs to life for all beauty fans.
iPad Game of the Year Finalists
The finalists in the “iPad Game of the Year” category enchanted players with visual stories, intuitive controls and absurd obstacles:
- Eggy Party because it provides users with quirky and funny experiences.
- Lost in Play because it offers charming graphics and a game for all ages.
- Pocket City 2 because it invites players to build according to their ideas.
Mac App of the Year finalists
The finalists in the “Mac App of the Year” category have inspired users to be more focused and creative:
- Linearity Curve because it has developed innovative design tools for professionals and aspiring designers.
- Photomator because it makes the photo editing workflow faster and easier.
- Portal that immerses the user in beautiful landscapes and spatial audio.
Mac Game of the Year finalists
The finalists in the “Mac Game of the Year” category impressed with their stories and graphics:
- ELEX II, which takes players into a dynamic science-fantasy world.
- Lies of P because it offers fluid gameplay with an alternate take on a classic fairy tale.
- Return to Monkey Island, which builds on his iconic point-and-click adventure.
Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists
The finalists in the Apple Watch App of the Year category make it even easier for users to access all the information they need directly from their wrist:
- Planny helps users keep track of their tasks in an intelligent way.
- SmartGym to create intelligent and targeted workouts for every ability level.
- Tide Guide to provide water enthusiasts with real-time information on ocean conditions.
Apple TV App of the Year Finalists
The finalists in the “Apple TV App of the Year” category bring breathtaking experiences to the biggest screen in the house:
- Bugsnax because it captures mystery and charm with its gameplay.
- FitOn offers a range of workout experiences with well-known trainers and celebrities.
- MUBI because it brings high-quality cinema into users’ homes.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists
The finalists in the “Apple Arcade Game of the Year” category provided endless entertainment this year:
- Cityscapes because it inspires players with a sustainable and goal-oriented approach.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure, which takes players on a great adventure with lovable creatures.
- Stitch because it makes the meditative art of embroidery accessible to more players.
finalists in the category "Cultural Impact"
The finalists in the Cultural Impact category have demonstrated new ways to connect and celebrate the diversity and wonders of the world with impressive missions:
- Balance because it makes menopause support more accessible to everyone.
- Copilot because it simplifies personal finances.
- Endling because it inspires players to focus on the environment.
- Finding Hannah because it connects women across generations through play.
- How to Say Goodbye to help users process difficult feelings.
- Pok Pok to help children learn, explore and experiment in a digital playroom.
- Proloquo to support communication without language.
- Rebel Girls, to turn bedtime stories into a discovery of heroic women throughout time.
- Too Good To Go to reduce food waste in restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets.
App Store Award 2023
The winners of the 2023 App Store Awards will be announced in the coming weeks, and it will be exciting to see which apps and games will take the top spots. Until then, users can explore the finalists and enjoy the innovative achievements of the developers who enrich the digital world with their creations. The 2023 App Store Awards promise to be another milestone in the world of mobile apps and games, and we can't wait to celebrate the winners. (Image: Apple)
