Apple’s best apps and games of 2023 for iPhone, iPad, Mac revealed

Apple has dropped the list of its best apps and games of the year. These are the most popular downloads from the App Store across 2023 for iPhones, iPads, Mac computers and even the Apple Watch and Apple TV. Interested in trying them out? Let’s begin with the apps.

Best Apple apps of 2023

iPhone app of the year – AllTrails

AllTrails is the go-to app for hikers and trail-riding enthusiasts. For those who seek an adventure beyond the limits of the road, this app offers over 4,00,000 trails across supported regions with in-depth trail information, reviews from others and features like route monitoring and alerts when you stray off-course.

iPad app of the year – Prêt-à-Makeup

Prêt-à-Makeup is a makeup app that’s a boon for practicing and aspiring makeup artists. A digital canvas for creating new designs or improving over existing ones, the app offers over 700 beauty products and 40 face templates for you to try styles on. It also supports input from Apple Pencil, a stylus or your fingers.

Mac app of the year – Photomator

An advanced tool for editing photos, Photomator stands out with its collection of range of editing options ranging from colour adjustments to AI-powered automatic selections and batch editing capabilities. Photomator is available for all macOS-based devices, but there’s also a version for iPad and iPhone.

Apple TV app of the year – MUBI

A streaming platform, MUBI brings curated content across films from iconic directors and emerging artists from around the world. With a monthly or yearly subscription fee, you can access these on your Apple TV, or even on iPhone and iPad.

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Apple Watch app of the year – SmartGym

SmartGym does a lot for the fitness freaks who happen to have an Apple Watch on their wrist. From AI-powered personalised workouts to support for HHIT and home workouts, SmartGym comes with a lot of features, including a standalone Apple Watch app for those who don’t carry their phones to the gym.

Best Apple games of 2023

iPhone game of the year – Honkai: Star Rail

A free-to-play space fantasy role-playing-game (RPG), Honkai: Star Rail is a limitless fun title where players can travel across the fictional in-game galaxy, explore new civilisations and indulge in all kinds of adventures. The game even has in-app purchases for those who want a premium experience. The title is available for both iPhones and iPads.

iPad game of the year – Lost in Play

A casual 2D game with excellent graphics and plenty of fun, Lost in Play puts you in the shoes of a brother and sister trying to find their way back home while solving puzzles, escaping monsters and indulging in many more mini-games. Lost in Play is available for both iPhone and iPad, but you’ll surely enjoy this visual treat more on a larger display.

Mac game of the year – Lies of P

Lies of P is a gripping story where players assume the role of a puppet created by Geppetto and must unravel the secrets and deceptions around them as they travel through the cruel in-game city of Krat. A dark take on the classic tale of Pinocchio, Lies of P is a treat for action lovers who like grim narratives.

Apple Arcade game of the year – Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Among the many casual games that Apple Arcade offers to subscribed customers is Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a beautifully animated game where players assume the role of Hello Kitty and restore an abandoned island to its former glory with the power of friendship and the spirit of adventure.

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Those were the best apps and games of 2023 that you can try/play on your Apple devices. Most of the above-mentioned apps and games are free, so feel free to hop on to the App Store and try them out right away!