The App Store award winners were shared by Apple, with the 15 best apps and games selected by Apple's global App Store editorial team. Quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact were some of the criteria used to choose the top apps.
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, said that the developers who won the App Store Awards in 2021 harnessed their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year. "From self-taught 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."
Toca Boca's Toca Life World was named Apple's App of the Year. The app allows players to create their own worlds and bring their stories to life.
LumaFusion is the iPad App of the Year. One of the best ways to edit video on an iPad is with a wide range of editing tools and effects.
League of Legends: Wild Rift was the winner of the iPhone Game of the Year, while MARVEL Future Revolution was the winner of the iPad Game of the Year.
Apple picked a Mac app and game of the year, an Apple TV app of the year, and an Apple Arcade game of the year.
Luki Labs limited's Mac App of the Year is Craft Docs and Notes Editor.
Myst was the Mac game of the year.
The Apple TV App of the Year is from the DAZN Group.
The Apple TV game of the year is Space Marshals 3.
Carrot Weather is the Apple Watch App of the Year.
The Apple Arcade Game of the Year was from Mistwalker.
"Connection" is the trend of the year, Apple highlighted a selection of apps and games that brought people together. Among Us!, EatOkra, and Peanut are some of the apps acknowledged in this category.
The design of the App Store logo inspired the physical App Store award that will be given to the Game of the Year winner. The winner's name is engraved on the side of the award, which is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum.
