Uncover the Gems in Apple's App Ecosystem
Best iPhone Apps
Kino, a powerful Pro video app, is filled with an array of tools and presets, enabling users to capture the best possible video. Runna offers customized training plans for runners of all skill levels, while Tripsy is a travel itinerary organization app that simplifies trip planning. These apps stand out in the competitive iPhone app landscape.
The Best iPhone game finalists include AFK Journey, a strategy role-playing game set in a magical and monster-infested world. The WereCleaner puts you in the shoes of a janitor trying to complete his shifts without being discovered as a werewolf. Zenless Zone Zero is a 3D action game set in a disaster-ridden world plagued by "Hollows". These games offer unique gaming experiences.
Best iPad Apps
Bluey: Let’s Play is an interactive game for kids set in the Bluey world, providing entertainment and engagement. ProCreate Dreams has all the tools needed to create your own 2D animations, allowing for creative expression. Moises is a music app that utilizes AI for editing and remixing songs, including the ability to isolate and remove specific instruments.
The Best iPad game nominees include Assassin's Creed Mirage, a critically acclaimed game; Disney Speedstorm, an arcade racing game; and Squad Busters, a brawling game featuring characters from games like Clash of Clans. These iPad games offer diverse gaming options.
Best Apple Arcade Games
Balatro Plus mixes different card games and allows you to customize the rules, creating a unique gaming experience. Sonic Dream Team takes you on a brand new 3D Sonic adventure. Outlanders 2 is a town-building simulator where you're in charge of building your own civilization.
These Apple Arcade games provide exciting gameplay for subscribers looking for new adventures.
Best Mac Apps
Adobe Lightroom stands out with its new AI-powered editing capabilities, enhancing the photo editing process. Shapr3D is designed to improve the development of 3D designs, covering all stages from sketches to manufacturing. OmniFocus 4 is a task management app that helps you stay on top of your work.
Although Macs aren't typically known for gaming, there are still some great Mac game nominees. Frostpunk 2 is a city-builder that combines survival mechanics, while Stray puts you in the shoes of a stray cat. Thank Goodness You’re Here is an absurd and cartoonish game set in a fictional town.
Best Apple Vision Pro Apps
JigSpace is built for viewing 3D and augmented reality models through the headset, offering a unique visual experience. The official NBA app allows you to stream NBA games and stay updated with the league using spatial computing. Marvel's immersive What If..? puts you in an episode of the show and sends you across the multiverse.
For gaming on the Apple headset, Loóna is a spatial puzzle game that challenges you to build dioramas. THRASHER is a first-person survival game where you face wild bosses with your hands. Vacation Simulator, from the creators of Job Simulator, sends you on a simulated vacation with floating TV robots as companions.
Best Apple Watch and Apple TV Apps
LookUp is an app that helps improve your vocabulary by providing new words and definitions daily. Lumy keeps you in tune with the rhythms of the sun and moon. Watch to 5K assists you in starting and maintaining a running routine.
On the Apple TV, Dropout is a streaming service for what was once College Humor. F1 TV is for Formula 1 fans. Zoom is handy for taking video calls on your TV instead of your computer or phone.
Cultural Impact Finalists
Arco is a tactical RPG where your in-game decisions affect the story. The Bear is an interactive bedtime story that leads the titular bear on a friendship-forming adventure. Better Sleep is a white noise app that helps with better sleep and tracks your sleep patterns.
Brawl Stars is another nomination for a brawling game with characters from Supercell-made mobile games. DailyArt allows you to learn about art history daily and join a community of art lovers. Do You Really Want to Know 2 is an interactive story to educate and clear up HIV misconceptions.
EF Hello is an AI-powered tool for learning English and having anxiety-free conversations. NYT Games is your gateway to the New York Times' various puzzle games, including the popular Wordle. Oko is an AI-powered navigation app for pedestrians, providing detailed directions and street crossing information. Partiful helps you create digital party invites and ensure people attend.
Pinterest is the digital pin board service where you can explore and shop for new ideas and save them for later reference. The Wreck is a 3D visual novel following a failed screenwriter on a significant day.