NEWS  Apple  November 30, 2023  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

In a celebration of innovation, creativity, and purpose-driven missions, Apple revealed the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards. Recognizing 14 outstanding apps and games, the awards highlight the limitless potential of developers to redefine our digital experiences.

Empowering Experiences Across the Globe

This year's winners, carefully selected by the App Store’s Editorial team from nearly 40 finalists, represent a global community of developers. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, expressed his admiration, stating

“It’s inspiring to see the ways developers continue to build incredible apps and games that are redefining the world around us.”

A Glimpse into the Winners

Apps:

• iPhone App of the Year: AllTrails, from AllTrails, Inc.
• iPad App of the Year: Prêt-à-Makeup, from Prêt-à-Template.
• Mac App of the Year: Photomator, from UAB Pixelmator Team.
• Apple TV App of the Year: MUBI, from MUBI, Inc.

 ALL TRAILS - BEST IPHONE APP OF THE YEAR 

Games:

• iPhone Game of the Year: Honkai: Star Rail, from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
• iPad Game of the Year: Lost in Play, from Snapbreak Games.
• Mac Game of the Year: Lies of P, from NEOWIZ.
• Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Hello Kitty Island Adventure, from Sunblink.

 HELLO KITTY ISLAND ADVENTURE - ARCADE GAME OF THE YEAR 

Cultural Impact Winners:

Recognizing apps and games that drive positive change, five Cultural Impact winners were chosen:

• Pok Pok from Pok Pok: A digital toy room designed for inclusivity for preschoolers of all backgrounds.
• Proloquo from AssistiveWare: An accessibility app pioneer creating augmentative and alternative communication tools.
• Too Good To Go from Too Good To Go: Minimizing food waste by connecting users with surplus food at an affordable cost.
• Unpacking from Humble Bundle: A soul-soothing triumph around familiar experiences of change and connection.
• Finding Hannah from Fein Games GmbH: A colorful coming-of-age, hidden-object game exploring healing and self-discovery.

 POK POK - CULTURAL IMPACT WINNER 

Trend of the Year: Generative AI

Reflecting the cultural zeitgeist, generative AI emerged as the Trend of the Year in 2023. Apps integrating AI showcased its evolution, providing users with a firsthand look at the technology's benefits and risks.

The App Store: A Global Hub of Innovation

With 1.8 million apps and over 650 million weekly visitors across 175 countries, the App Store remains a vibrant marketplace. Facilitating $1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022, it continues to connect creators, dreamers, and learners worldwide, contributing to global economic growth and building a brighter future.

As we applaud this year's winners, the App Store's commitment to fostering innovation and positive change is the proof of its enduring impact on our digital landscape.

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