Apple Design Awards 2023: Here Are This Year's Best-In-Class Apps And Games On iOS App Store

Each year, Apple recognizes and awards apps and games that are considered the best-in-class. While iOS App Store has millions of apps, here are the twelve winners.

Apple has announced the 12 winners across 6 categories, which include Inclusivity, Innovation, Delight, Interaction, Social Impact, and Visuals. Let's look at the apps and games that Apple considers best in these categories.

Apple Design Awards 2023: Here Are This Year's Best-In-Class Apps

Apple Prioritized Usability And Longevity During This Year's Design Awards

Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and others have been vital for information, content, and other aspects that define the smartphone experience. Apps and games have been a mainstream source for productivity and leisure, mentioned Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of worldwide developer relations:

"We live in a time when technology drives culture, and this year's winners reflect the ways designers continue to meet the moment and empower users with exciting and impactful experiences."

"We are so proud that, with the help of the App Store's global marketplace, anyone with a great idea can turn their vision into a reality, bring it to life, and reach more than 650 million people each week across 175 countries. Every year, award winners give us new and better ways to experience apps and games across Apple devices, and we absolutely love taking this opportunity to recognize their craft and intentionality in app design."

Speaking about this year's winners, Susan said the apps and games were chosen for their ability to deliver standout app experiences grounded in great design. "Through new and novel experiences, finalists in our Innovation category spotlight apps that make use of our cutting-edge technologies at Apple that set them apart from their genres."

Here Are Apple Design Awards 2023 Categories And Winners

Apple recognizes best-in-class apps and games across six categories. There are two winners in each category, one each in the apps and games section. Apple hasn't disclosed the exact metrics or parameters, but popularity across countries, usage frequency, revenue, and other parameters would be considered.

Inclusivity

Winners in this category provide a great experience for all by supporting people from a diversity of backgrounds, abilities, and languages.

App: Universe - Website Builder
Developer: Universe Exploration Company (United States)

Game: Stitch.
Developer: Lykke Studios (Thailand)

Delight And Fun

Winners in this category provide memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences that are enhanced by Apple technologies.

App: Duolingo
Developer: Duolingo, Inc (United States)

Game: Afterplace
Developer: Evan Kice (United States)

Interaction

Winners in this category deliver intuitive interfaces and effortless controls that are perfectly tailored to their platforms.

App: Flighty
Developer: Flighty LLC (United States)

Game: Railbound
Developer: Afterburn (Poland)

Social Impact

Winners in this category improve lives in a meaningful way and shine a light on crucial issues.

App: Headspace
Developer: Headspace (United States)

Game: Endling
Developer: HandyGames (Germany)

Visuals And Graphics

Winners in this category feature stunning imagery, skillfully drawn interfaces, and high-quality animations that lend to a distinctive and cohesive theme.

App: Any Distance
Developer: Any Distance Inc (United States)

Game: Resident Evil Village
Developer: CAPCOM Co, Ltd (Japan)