Jordan Bevan
Apple revealed the 2021 App Store Award winners selected by Apple editors based on factors such as high quality, creative design, usability, use of innovative technology and more. The announcement comes just after Google Play Store announced the best Android apps and games of 2021.
“The developers who won App Store Awards in 2021 harnessed their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year — sparking the creativity and passion of millions of users around the world,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “From self-taught indie coders to inspiring leaders building global businesses, these standout developers innovated with Apple technology, with many helping to foster the profound sense of togetherness we needed this year.”
While League of Legends: Wild Rift won Best Game award for its graphics and rich storyline, Toca Life World earned Best App of 2021 award.
Best Apps of 2021
iPhone App of the Year: Toca Life World, from Toca Boca.
iPad App of the Year: LumaFusion, from LumaTouch.
Mac App of the Year: Craft, from Luki Labs Limited.
Apple TV App of the Year: DAZN, from DAZN Group.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Carrot Weather, from Grailr.
Best Games of 2021
iPhone Game of the Year: “League of Legends: Wild Rift,” from Riot Games.
iPad Game of the Year: “MARVEL Future Revolution,” from Netmarble Corporation.
Mac Game of the Year: “Myst,” from Cyan.
Apple TV Game of the Year: “Space Marshals 3,” from Pixelbite.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Fantasian,” from Mistwalker.
App Trend of 2021
Apple said the top trend of 2021 is “Connection.” “This year’s trend winners brought people together in meaningful ways — while meeting social, personal, and professional needs for users around the world.” the company explained.
Trend Winners of 2021
“Among Us!” From Innersloth
Bumble, from Bumble Inc.
Canva, from Canva
EatOkra, from Anthony Edwards Jr. and Janique Edwards
Peanut, from Peanut App Limited
Most Downloaded App Store Apps & Games of 2021
In addition to naming its editorial picks for 2021’s best apps and games, Apple also shared charts of the most downloaded free and paid apps and games in the United States throughout 2021.
Most Downloaded iPhone Apps
Top Free iPhone Apps
TikTok
YouTube
Snapchat
Messenger
Google Maps
Gmail
ZOOM
Amazon Shopping
Top Paid iPhone Apps
Procreate Pocket
HotSchedules
The Wonder Weeks
TouchRetouch
Facetune
Shadowrocket
75 Hard
Dark Sky Weather
Autosleep Track Sleep on Watch
SkyView®
Most Downloaded iPhone Games
Top Free iPhone Games
Among Us!
Roblox
Project Makeover
Call of Duty®: Mobile
Subway Surfers
High Heels!
Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
Water Sort Puzzle
Shortcut Run
Bridge Race
Top Paid iPhone Games
Minecraft
Heads Up!
Bloons TD 6
Monopoly
Geometry Dash
My Child Lebensborn
Plague Inc.
True Skate
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Incredibox
Most Downloaded iPad Apps
Top Free iPad Apps
YouTube
ZOOM
Disney+
Netflix
TikTok
Google Chrome
HBO Max
Hulu
Amazon Prime Video
Gmail
Top Paid iPad Apps
Procreate
GoodNotes 5
Notability
Duet Display
Toca Kitchen 2
Toca Life: Hospital
LumaFusion
Shadowrocket
Affinity Designer
Toca Life: Vacation
Most Downloaded iPad Games
Top Free iPad Games
Among Us!
Roblox
Project Makeover
Phone Case DIY
Subway Surfers
Hair Challenge
Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
Tiles Hop – EDM Rush
Blob Runner 3D
Bridge Race
Top Paid iPad Games
Minecraft
Bloons TD 6
Geometry Dash
Monopoly
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Stardew Valley
Plague Inc.
Human: Fall Flat
Ultimate Custom Night
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Top Apple Arcade Games
The Oregon Trail
NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition
Sneaky Sasquatch
Sonic Racing
SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit
Skate City
PAC-MAN Party Royale
Cut the Rope Remastered
Hot Lava
Angry Birds Reloaded
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