As we bid farewell to 2023, Apple takes a moment to spotlight the year's standout apps and games, unveiling comprehensive year-end charts across more than 35 countries and regions. 

The 2023 charts, now accessible on the App Store's Today tab, feature the cream of the crop among free and paid apps and games, along with the standout titles in Apple Arcade. 

Users can also explore the 2023 App Store Award winners, handpicked by the App Store Editorial team for their exceptional ability to deliver meaningful experiences and inspire cultural impacts.

Apple Recognizes Most Downloaded App Store Games and Apps

(Photo: Sara Kurfeß from Unsplash) Apple revealed what games and apps made it to the cut as the most downloaded in the App Store this year. The list includes both free and paid games and apps on the platform.

The App Store stands as the globe's safest and most dynamic app marketplace, catering to over 650 million weekly visitors. With this, Apple expects to see more apps and games on top of the list.

Offering expertly curated content by the App Store's global editorial team, the Today, Apps, and Games tabs serve as daily go-to's for users seeking in-app events, compelling stories, profound interviews, useful tips, and curated collections tailored to their interests.

According to 9to5Mac, it's surprising to see Threads on the free iPhone apps of the year since it was only launched last July.

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Most Downloaded App Store Apps and Games of 2023

The Cupertino giant shared the list in its press release.

Top Free iPhone Apps

1. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire
2. CapCut - Video Editor
3. Max: Stream HBO, TV, & Movies
4. Threads, an Instagram app
5. TikTok
6. Instagram
7. Google
8. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
9. WhatsApp Messenger
10. Gmail - Email by Google

Top Paid iPhone Apps

1. Shadowrocket
2. HotSchedules
3. Procreate Pocket
4. The Wonder Weeks
5. 75 Hard
6. AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch
7. Goblin Tools
8. TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome
9. SkyView
10. AnkiMobile Flashcards

Top Free iPhone Games

1. MONOPOLY GO!
2. Roblox
3. Royal Match
4. Subway Surfers
5. Gardenscapes
6. Call of Duty: Mobile
7. Block Blast!
8. Makeover Studio: Makeup Games
9. Parking Jam 3D
10. Survivor!.io

Top Paid iPhone Games

1. Minecraft
2. Heads Up!
3. Geometry Dash
4. Bloons TD 6
5. MONOPOLY
6. Papa's Freezeria To Go!
7. Plague Inc.
8. Red's First Flight
9. Five Nights at Freddy's
10. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Top Free iPad Apps

1. Max: Stream HBO, TV, & Movies
2. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
3. Netflix
4. Google Chrome
5. Disney+
6. Goodnotes 6
7. TikTok
8. Amazon Prime Video
9. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire
10. Peacock TV: Stream TV & Movies

Top Paid iPad Apps

1. Procreate
2. Shadowrocket
3. Nomad Sculpt
4. forScore
5. Toca Life: Hospital
6. Bluebeam Revu for iPad
7. Teach Your Monster to Read
8. AnkiMobile Flashcards
9. Endless Paper
10. ToonSquid

Top Free iPad Games

1. Roblox
2. Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game
3. Subway Surfers
4. Royal Match
5. Among Us!
6. Duet Cats: Cute Cat Games
7. Stumble Guys
8. MONOPOLY GO!
9. Bridge Race
10. Gardenscapes

Top Paid iPad Games

1. Minecraft
2. Geometry Dash
3. Bloons TD 6
4. Stardew Valley
5. MONOPOLY
6. Five Nights at Freddy's
7. Red's First Flight
8. Poppy Playtime Chapter 1
9. Plague Inc.
10. Garten of Banban 2

Top Apple Arcade Games

1. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition
2. Cooking Mama: Cuisine!
3. Bloons TD 6+
4. Angry Birds Reloaded
5. Sneaky Sasquatch
6. Warped Kart Racers
7. Hello Kitty Island Adventure
8. Snake.io+
9. Fruit Ninja Classic+
10. Solitaire by MobilityWare+

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