Apple has revealed the finalists for the prestigious App Store Awards 2023, recognizing outstanding developers across diverse categories.
These apps and games, set to make a cultural impact, reflect excellence, inventiveness, and technical achievement.
Apple Fellow Praises Finalist For App Store Awards 2023
In a recent update, Apple has announced the 2023 App Store Award finalists across 10 categories including Mac App, iPhone App, and more.
According to 9to5Mac, Apple Fellow Phil Schiller has acknowledged the effort of the people behind the apps and games that made it to the cut.
Schiller said that the developers exerted "enormous effort" in creating the apps and games. He added that the Cupertino giant will announce the winners of the App Store Awards in late November.
"We are excited about the achievements of these App Store Award finalists who are helping users around the world to explore their interests in drawing, design, video editing, education, music, time management, working out, hiking, playing games, and so much more," Schiller said.
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Full List of App Store Awards Finalists of 2023
iPhone App of the Year
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AllTrails: Guiding the world outdoors.
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Duolingo: Revolutionizing mass learning.
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Flighty: Ensuring stress-free travel experiences.
iPhone Game of the Year
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Afterplace: A retro role-playing game with intuitive controls.
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Honkai: Star Rail: A space fantasy adventure with cinematic animation.
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Vampire Survivors: Pioneering a new roguelike action genre.
iPad App of the Year
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Concepts: Innovative drawing tools and dynamic color palettes.
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DaVinci Resolve: A portable video editing experience.
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Prêt-à-Makeup: Bringing makeup designs to life.
iPad Game of the Year
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Eggy Party: Crafting whimsical experiences.
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Lost in Play: Charming visuals and gameplay for all ages.
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Pocket City 2: Inviting players to build from their imagination.
Mac App of the Year
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Linearity Curve: Innovative design tools for professionals.
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Photomator: Streamlining the photo editing workflow.
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Portal: Immersive landscapes and spatial audio experiences.
Mac Game of the Year
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ELEX II: Transporting players to a dynamic Science Fantasy world.
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Lies of P: Smooth gameplay with an alternative twist on a classic tale.
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Return to Monkey Island: Building on its iconic point-and-click adventure.
Apple Watch App of the Year
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Planny: Intelligently assisting users in task management.
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SmartGym: Creating smart and targeted workouts.
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Tide Guide: Offering water enthusiasts real-time marine conditions.
Apple TV App of the Year
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Bugsnax: Capturing mystery and charm through gameplay.
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FitOn: A range of workout experiences with popular trainers.
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MUBI: Bringing quality cinema to users' homes.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year
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Cityscapes: Inspiring players with a sustainable twist.
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure: A grand adventure with adorable creatures.
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stitch.: Bringing the meditative art of embroidery to more users.
Cultural Impact Finalists
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balance: Inclusive menopause support.
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Copilot: Simplifying personal finance.
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Endling: Inspiring environmental impact focus.
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Finding Hannah: Connecting women through gameplay.
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How to Say Goodbye: Helping users process difficult emotions.
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Pok Pok: A digital playroom for kids to learn, explore, and experiment.
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Proloquo: Supporting communication without speech.
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Rebel Girls: Turning bedtime stories into a discovery of heroic women.
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Too Good To Go: Reducing food waste in restaurants and supermarkets.
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Unpacking: Crafting soul-soothing puzzles.
