Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selects — and the developers behind them — for their innovation and exceptional design.
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Spectre Camera
Lux Optics LLC- iPhone App of the Year
Flow by Moleskine
Moleskine Srl- iPad App of the Year
Affinity Publisher
Serif Labs- Mac App of the Year
The Explorers
The Explorers Network- Apple TV App of the Year
Of the many, many games we played this year, these took our breath away. With inspirational storytelling, delightful design, and innovative use of the latest Apple technologies, they did more than challenge players — they delivered exceptional, compelling experiences.
Sky: Children of the Light
thatgamecompany- iPhone Game of the Year
光·遇
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.- iPhone Game of the Year
Hyper Light Drifter
Abylight S.L.- iPad Game of the Year
GRIS
Devolver- Mac Game of the Year
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
DotEmu- Apple TV Game of the Year
In a collection of groundbreaking games, this one stood out to become the first Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The incredible visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Annapurna Interactive
These apps and games for iPhone and iPad were part of two cultural phenomenons that helped define 2019.
Blockbusters Reborn
Simultaneously nostalgic and new, these world-famous franchises were boldly reimagined.
Alien: Blackout
D3PAAssassin's Creed Rebellion
UbisoftCall of Duty®: Mobile
Activision Publishing, Inc.Call of Duty: Mobile - Garena
Garena Mobile Private콜 오브 듀티: 모바일
Tencent Games跑跑卡丁车官方竞速版
Tencent Mobile GamesDota Underlords
ValveDr. Mario World
Nintendo Co., Ltd.辐射:避难所Online
Shulong Information Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.最终幻想:勇气启示录
Chengdu Seasun Shiyou Technology Co., LtdGears POP!
Microsoft CorporationHot Wheels Infinite Loop
Mattel, Inc.Langrisser
ZlongGames梦幻模拟战
Shanghai Zishun Information Technology Co., Ltd.ラングリッサー モバイル
ZlongGames랑그릿사
ZlongGamesLineage 2: Revolution
Netmarble Corporation리니지2M
NCSOFTドラゴンクエストウォーク
SQUARE ENIXMario Kart Tour
Nintendo Co., Ltd.Minecraft Earth
MojangPokémon Masters
DeNA Co., Ltd.The Elder Scrolls: Blades
BethesdaThe King of Fighters ALLSTAR
Netmarble Corporation三国志·战略版
Aligames Inc.Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
Tilting Point轩辕剑龙舞云山
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.龍舞雲山
SOFTSTAR Games INC.
The Storyteller Within
In 2019, these apps helped us discover our inner creators — in whatever form they took. With their help, we became podcasters, photographers, designers, videographers, and authors.
1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
1SE24FPS - Video Filter & LUT
Polarr, Inc.Anchor
Anchor FM Inc.Canva: Stories & Video Maker
CanvaFilmr - Video Editor & Filter
Stei App, ltdaFlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
Visual Blasters LLC快手
Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.Lifecake Family & Baby Photos
Lifecake LtdMagisto Video Editor
Vimeo, Inc.Mojo - Stories Editor
Archery Inc.Nizo
Image MechanicsNoisy Book
Lumen DigitalOver: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
Over, Inc.Spark Camera - Video Editor
Dayworks.Steller
Expedition Travel Advisor, Inc.StoryBoost: Story Editor
Lightricks Ltd.Tayasui Sketches
Tayasui.comTypic 2: Fonts & Text on Photo
Hi Mom S.A.SUnfold — Create Stories
Unfold CreativeVostok
Dmitry MashkinVUE Vlog
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.VUE - Video Camera and Editor
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.Wattpad
Wattpad CorpWIDE短视频 - 一键自动Vlog
Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.
App selections vary by region, language, and/or platform.
You can browse and buy apps in the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, on your Apple Watch, on your Mac, or on your Apple TV.
Browse and buy
To download and buy apps from the App Store, you need an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services. If you use other Apple services like iCloud, sign in to the App Store with the same Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.
If you're in the App Store on any of your devices and see the download button near an app, you already bought or downloaded that app. When you tap or click the download button , the app downloads to your device again, but you are not charged again. You can also see a list of apps that you purchased and redownload them.
Learn what payment methods you can use to buy apps and other content. You can also create an Apple ID without a payment method when you download a free app.
How to buy apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap the App Store app on your Home screen.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it to a different spot on your Home screen. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
If an app is sold with an iMessage app or sticker pack, you can open it in Messages.
How to buy apps on your Apple Watch
With watchOS 6, you can download apps directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch. You can also add apps to your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
- Open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they download an app or make an in-app purchase. Learn more about in-app purchases.
How to buy apps on your Mac
- Open the App Store.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download. Apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch don't always have a version for Mac.
- Click the app.
- Click the price, then click Buy App. If you don't see a price, click Get, then click Install App. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID. If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can find it and keep it organized in Launchpad. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
Best Apple App Store Games
How to buy apps on your Apple TV
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then select the app.
- Select the price or select Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it around on your Home screen. Your apps will update automatically.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. You can use Restrictions to restrict, block, or allow in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
The App Store isn’t available on Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).
Get information about an app
If you want to know specific information about an app, like what languages the app is available in, the app’s file size, or its compatibility with other Apple devices, scroll to the bottom of an app’s page. You might be able to tap some sections to learn more.
You can also contact the app developer for help with an app's functionality.
Get help with billing
Best Ios Games Ever
- Learn what to do if you see a charge from an app that you don't recognize.
- Learn how to cancel an in-app subscription.
- If you can’t update your apps because your payment method is declined, update or change your payment method.
- If you have another issue with an app, report a problem or contact Apple Support.
App Store Free Games For Laptop
Learn more
- If your App Store is missing or you can't find it on your device, you might have parental controls turned on. Adjust your iTunes & App Store Purchases settings and make sure that you choose 'Allow' for the Installing Apps setting.
- Learn what to do if an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding while installing, or won't open.
- Learn what to do if you can't download apps, or if apps get stuck.
- If you want to download apps that are larger than 200 MB over cellular, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store, then tap App Downloads and choose the option that you want.
- If you bought part of an apps bundle, the price of the full apps bundle is reduced by the amount you already spent.