{"id":130109,"date":"2022-11-29T04:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T04:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=c6jwep5j"},"modified":"2022-11-29T04:00:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T04:00:29","slug":"app-store-awards-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/11\/29\/app-store-awards-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"App Store Awards 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For over a decade, the App Store editorial team has taken a moment at the end of the year to celebrate the very best apps and games. We\u2019ve heralded the work of individual self-taught developers and huge international teams.<\/p>\n

With so many wonderful apps on the App Store all over the world, selecting just a few award winners is no easy task. As always, we focus on technical innovation, user experience, and design. Then we consider the impact these apps have had on our lives.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s our honor to celebrate this year\u2019s winners. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

iPhone App of the Year: BeReal<\/strong><\/p>\n

A social media sensation that gave us an authentic look into the lives of our friends and family.<\/p>\n

Download BeReal from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

iPhone Game of the Year: Apex Legends Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n

This thoughtfully reengineered groundbreaking battle royale is its best version to date.<\/p>\n

Download Apex Legends Mobile from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

iPad App of the Year: GoodNotes 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

With best-in-class Apple Pencil support and powerful collaboration tools, the gold standard of digital notetaking got even better.<\/p>\n

Download GoodNotes 5 from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

iPad Game of the Year: Moncage<\/strong><\/p>\n

A stunningly fresh spin on mobile puzzling that expanded our minds and got us thinking in thrilling new ways.<\/p>\n

Download Moncage from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Mac App of the Year: MacFamilyTree<\/strong><\/p>\n

We loved documenting and visualizing our family history with this comprehensive genealogy app.<\/p>\n

Download MacFamilyTree from the Mac App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Mac Game of the Year: Inscryption<\/strong><\/p>\n

The surprises never stop in this deep deck-building adventure.<\/p>\n

Download Inscryption from the Mac App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple Watch App of the Year: Gentler Streak<\/strong><\/p>\n

A fitness tracker that encouraged us to tune in to our bodies\u2014and take a rest when we needed.<\/p>\n

Download Gentler Streak from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple TV App of the Year: ViX<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Spanish-language streamer that brought together the drama we love and the sports that get our heart pumping.<\/p>\n

Download ViX from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple TV Game of the Year: El Hijo<\/strong><\/p>\n

We loved how this spirited stealth adventure values brains over brawn\u2014and looks stunning on the big screen.<\/p>\n

Download El Hijo from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Arcade Game of the Year: Wylde Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n

With remarkably authentic diversity, this life sim\u2019s idyllic world makes free expression (and casting spells) incredibly fun.<\/p>\n

Download Wylde Flowers from Apple Arcade<\/a><\/p>\n

Cultural Impact Winners:<\/h3>\n

Dot\u2019s Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shining a spotlight on historical injustices through a compelling time-travel tale.<\/p>\n

Download Dot’s Home<\/a><\/p>\n

How We Feel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helping us engage more deeply with our emotions\u2014and providing strategies for addressing them in the moment.<\/p>\n

Download How We Feel from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Inua<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honoring the heritage of the Inuit, whose folklore gives a breathtaking tale its beating heart.<\/p>\n

Download Inua from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Locket Widget<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bringing friends and family closer by helping us see the small moments we otherwise might miss.<\/p>\n

Download Locket Widget from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Waterllama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Encouraging everyone to stay hydrated through a winning combination of gentle guidance and adorable characters.<\/p>\n

Download Waterllama from the App Store<\/a><\/p>\n

Originally published on November 28, 2022 on the App Store Today tab.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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