In fact, every year, Apple releases its list of the best apps and games for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. So, are you excited to see which apps caught Apple’s attention in 2022? Keep reading.
Apple Announces the 2022 App Store Award Winners
Apple’s global App Store editorial team chose the winning apps based on the experiences they deliver and their cultural impact on their users. According to the Apple Newsroom press release, these apps and games “inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, expand their imaginations, and stay connected to friends and loved ones.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook also said:
So, which apps and games received the coveted Apple App Store Award in 2022? Let’s get straight to the details.
Which Apps Won the 2022 App Store Awards?
2022’s App Store Awards winners focus on authenticity, returning to your roots, creativity, and healthy and balanced fitness.
iPhone App of the Year: BeReal iPad App of the Year: GoodNotes 5 Mac App of the Year: MacFamilyTree 10 Apple TV App of the Year: ViX Apple Watch App of the Year: Gentler Streak
Which Games Won the 2022 App Store Awards?
Given that mobile gaming is the future, Apple also revealed 2022’s best games on the App Store.
iPhone Game of the Year: Apex Legends Mobile iPad Game of the Year: Moncage Mac Game of the Year: Inscryption Apple TV Game of the Year: El Hijo Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Wylde Flowers China Game of the Year: League of Legends Esports Manager
Cultural Impact Winners
Aside from 2022’s App or Game of the Year winners, Apple also announced five Cultural Impact winners. These apps and games are said to engage with users’ emotions, allow them to connect with others, and appreciate their roots—all while inspiring them to create a better tomorrow.
How We Feel Dot’s Home Locket Widget Waterllama Inua – A Story in Ice and Time
BeReal’s Fresh Take on Social Media Makes It the App of the Year
2022’s biggest winner is BeReal, the photo-sharing app that ensures its users only show their genuine selves—no filters, setups, or make-up. By randomizing when you can take and share images, the app ensures your social circle sees you as you are.
With this award, more people will know of BeReal, helping us escape the fake and unrealistic standards pushed by traditional social media platforms and potentially changing how we consume it.
