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In 2020, apps and games helped the world work, connect, and stay healthy in new and innovative ways. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selections, and the developers behind them, for their resounding positive impact.

• Wakeout!

  ​Andres Canella

  • • iPhone App of the Year

• Zoom

  Zoom

  • • iPad App of the Year

• Fantastical

  Flexibits

  • • Mac App of the Year

• Disney+

  ​Disney

  • • Apple TV App of the Year

• Endel

  ​Endel

  • • Apple Watch App of the Year

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Of the many, many games we played this year, these are the ones that made the biggest impact. They surprised us with their innovation, delighted us with their beauty, and gave us a joyful way to stay connected.

• Genshin Impact

  miHoYo

  • • iPhone Game of the Year

• Legends of Runeterra

  Riot Games

  • • iPad Game of the Year

• Disco Elysium

  ZA/UM

  • • Mac Game of the Year

• Dandara Trials of Fear

  Raw Fury

  • • Apple TV Game of the Year

In a collection of incredibly fun games, this one stands out to become the Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The subtle, silly visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.

• Sneaky Sasquatch

  RAC7 Games

How people use apps is a reflection of our broader culture. In 2020, developers overwhelmingly led a trend towards helpfulness and support for those who needed it most.

Connecting Families

• Caribu

  ​Caribu

Leading the Classroom

• Explain Everything Whiteboard

  Explain Everything

Reinventing Play

• Pokémon GO

  Niantic

Making a Difference

• ShareTheMeal

  United Nations

Practicing Self-Care

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• Shine

  Shine

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