Finalists announced for App Store Awards 2023
San Francisco: Apple has announced the finalists for the App Store Awards 2023, highlighting exceptional apps selected by the company’s editorial team.
The tech giant selected around 40 apps and games for showcase in 10 different categories – for their excellence, inventiveness and technical achievement in apps and games.
App Store Award winners will be selected from this year’s outstanding group of finalists and will be announced in the coming weeks.
“All of these finalists are incredibly talented and have put a lot of effort into creating these great apps and games. We are inspired by their achievements and look forward to announcing the winners of the App Store Awards later this month,” said Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow.
Finalists in the iPhone App of the Year category include AllTrails, Duolingo, and Flighty, which helped users discover new skills and find more ways to learn.
Finalists in the iPhone Game of the Year category include Afterplace, Honkai: Star Rails and Vampire Survivors, which invite players to new adventures with stunning graphics on iPhone.
Additionally, the tech giant chose Concepts, Davinci Resolve and Pret-A-Makeup as finalists in the iPad App of the Year category, helping users leverage their creativity through multiple mediums.
Aggie Party, Lost in Play and Pocket City 2 were selected as finalists in the iPad Game of the Year category.
Mac App of the Year finalists include Linearity Curve, Photometer, and Portal, which inspired focus and creativity for users.
ELEX II, Lies of P, and Return to Monkey Island were selected as finalists in the Mac Game of the Year category.
Apple Watch App of the Year finalists include Plani, SmartGym, and Tide Guide, making it even easier for users to get all the information they need right from their wrist.
Finalists in the Apple TV App of the Year category include Bugsnax, FitOn, and MUBI, bringing amazing experiences to the biggest screen in the home.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year finalists include Cityscapes, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and Stitch, which provided endless entertainment this year.