Niels Brouwer
It’s December and that means it’s time for the lists again. The editorial team of the Apple App Store has listed the best iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2021, both worldwide and for the Netherlands. 15 apps were named that have helped users tap into personal passions, discover creative possibilities, meet new people and experiences, and have fun. The winners are global developers chosen by the App Store editorial team for delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design and positive cultural impact.
First you get to see all the Dutch winners, then the article continues under the image for the worldwide winners.
Ten years after its App Store debut, Toca Life World is repeating the art of play and self-expression for children. The developers behind DAZN have spotlighted local sports culture worldwide for everyone to enjoy, while Carrot Weather brought the best meteorological forecasts to users’ wrists. LumaFusion made video editing faster, less intimidating and more portable for creators at all levels, and Craft creatively brought efficiency and artistry through a notebook with seemingly limitless possibilities. The incredible graphics and rich storylines woven into Apple Arcade’s “League of Legends: Wild Rift”, “MARVEL Future Revolution”, “Myst”, “Space Marshals 3” and “Fantasian” bring immersive gaming experiences to players of all ages.
2021 International App Store Award Winners
Apps:
iPhone App of the Year: Toca Life World, from Toca Boca.
iPad App of the Year: LumaFusion, from LumaTouch.
Mac App of the Year: Craft, from Luki Labs Limited.
Apple TV App of the Year: DAZN, from DAZN Group.
Apple Watch App of the Year: Carrot Weather, from Grailr.
games:
iPhone Game of the Year: “League of Legends: Wild Rift,” from Riot Games.
iPad Game of the Year: “MARVEL Future Revolution,” from Netmarble Corporation.
Mac Game of the Year: “Myst,” from Cyan.
Apple TV Game of the Year: “Space Marshals 3,” from Pixelbite.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Fantasian,” from Mistwalker.
Trend of the Year: Connection
In addition, Apple’s global App Store editors name a trend of the year. The goal is to identify a movement that had a lasting impact on people’s lives, and to recognize the standout apps and games that came together in that moment. The top trend of 2021 is “Connection”. This year’s trend winners brought people together in meaningful ways, while meeting the social, personal and professional needs of users around the world.