It is that time of the year when Google and Apple announce the winners on their respective platforms Google Play Store and App Store. Yesterday Google announced the best of 2021 on the Play Store and today Apple has declared the winners of its 2021 Apple Store Awards. The company has recognised the year’s top 15 apps and games for its devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac and more. In addition to this, the tech giant has also released the list of the top apps and games on the App Store in India in 2021.
While releasing the list of its 2021 App Store Awards Tim Cook stated, “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. 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.”
According to the company, this year’s winners also include developers across the globe whose apps and games were selected by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact.
Toca Life World, from Toca Boca, was named iPhone App of the Year. Whereas the LumaFusion from LumaTouch is the iPad App of the Year. Luki Labs Limited’s Craft was named Mac App of the Year. DAZN, from the DAZN Group, is the Apple TV App of the Year.
Apple Watch App of the Year title has been received by Carrot Weather, from Grailr. “League of Legends: Wild Rift,” a game from Riot Games, has been named iPhone Game of the Year. “MARVEL Future Revolution,” from Netmarble Corporation has been named iPad Game of the Year. “Myst,” from Cyan, is the Mac Game of the Year. The winner of the Apple TV Game of the Year is Pixelbite’s “Space Marshals 3”. Finally Apple Arcade Game of the Year is “Fantasian,” from Mistwalker.
The 2021 App Store Award also honoured the top apps and games on the App Store in India in 2021. Check out the list below.
Top Free iPhone Apps
- WhatsApp Messenger
- YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
- Google Pay: Save, Pay, Manage
- Snapchat
- Amazon India – Shop and Pay
- PhonePe: Recharge & Investment
- Google Chrome
- Gmail – Email by Google
Top Paid iPhone Apps
- DSLR Camera
- Vehicle Registration Info
- Forest – Your Focus Motivation
- Sticker Babai: Telugu Stickers
- Aadhaar Card QR Scanner
- Procreate Pocket
- AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch
- Money Manager (+PC Editing)
- TouchRetouch
- Govt Guide – PAN Card, Aadhaar
Top Free iPhone Games
- Ludo King
- BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA
- Garena Free Fire – Booyah Day
- Subway Surfers
- Candy Crush Saga
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- 8 Ball Pool
- Water Sort Puzzle
- Among Us!
- Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D
Top Paid iPhone Games
- Hitman Sniper
- Minecraft
- Monopoly
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- RFS – Real Flight Simulator
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Heads Up!
- Plague Inc.
- Assassin’s Creed Identity
- Ski Safari 2
Top Free iPad Apps
- YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
- ZOOM Cloud Meetings
- Google Chrome
- Amazon Prime Video
- Hotstar- Movies & Live Cricket
- Netflix
- Gmail – Email by Google
- Google Meet
- Telegram Messenger
- Amazon India – Shop and Pay
Top Paid iPad Apps
- Procreate
- GoodNotes 5
- Notability
- Messaging for WhatsApp on iPad
- LumaFusion
- Duet Display
- Affinity Designer
- Forest – Your Focus Motivation
- Affinity Photo
- Amaziograph
Top Free iPad Games
- Ludo King
- Among Us!
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA
- Garena Free Fire – Booyah Day
- Subway Surfers
- Asphalt 9: Legends
- Roblox
- Project Makeover
- Candy Crush Saga
Top Paid iPad Games
- Minecraft
- Hitman Sniper
- Monopoly
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- RFS – Real Flight Simulator
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Plague Inc.
- Infinite Flight Simulator
- Assassin’s Creed Identity
- Need for Speed Most Wanted
Top Arcade Games
- NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition
- Sonic Racing
- Skate City
- Cut the Rope Remastered
- Oceanhorn 2
- Samurai Jack
- Angry Birds Reloaded
- Sneaky Sasquatch
- Ballistic Baseball
- The Pathless
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