Apple has announced the 2023 winners of the App Store Awards, honoring the best apps and games of the year. The winners were chosen for their exceptional technical innovation, user experience, and design by Apple’s Editorial team. The award winners showcase the incredible potential of developers to bring their visions to life, creating apps and games with remarkable ingenuity, exceptional quality, and missions driven by purpose. In addition to recognizing the best apps and games, Apple also selected Cultural Impact winners, which are apps and games that drive positive change and encourage inclusivity and accessibility.
The winners included AllTrails for iPhone App of the Year, Prêt-à-Makeup for iPad App of the Year, Photomator for Mac App of the Year, MUBI for Apple TV App of the Year, and SmartGym for Apple Watch App of the Year. The gaming category winners featured Honkai: Star Rail for iPhone Game of the Year, Lost in Play for iPad Game of the Year, Lies of P for Mac Game of the Year, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure for Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The Cultural Impact winners were identified as Pok Pok, Proloquo, Too Good To Go, Unpacking, and Finding Hannah, all of which were praised for their ability to drive positive change through their inclusive and accessible offerings. Finally, Apple’s App Store Editors highlighted generative AI apps as the trend of the year, showcasing the technology’s potential and encouraging users to engage with it firsthand.
