{"id":87470,"date":"2023-11-14T16:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=87470"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:17:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:17:09","slug":"apple-announces-2023-app-of-the-year-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/87470-apple-announces-2023-app-of-the-year-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Announces 2023 App of the Year Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero.png 1920w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-213x120.png 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-284x160.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-190x107.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-1400x787.png 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-750x421.png 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-548x308.png 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-364x204.png 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-230x129.png 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-213x120@2x.png 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-284x160@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/App-of-the-Year-Hero-190x107@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple today announced the finalists for its annual App of the Year awards. The list includes 37 apps and games across the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV platforms, recognizing each for &#8220;for their excellence, inventiveness, and technical achievement&#8230; and making a profound cultural impact,&#8221; Apple says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is always a great list to peruse for great app recommendations. Here are the finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iphone-app-of-the-year-finalists\"><strong>iPhone App of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-App-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>AllTrails, Duolingo, and Flighty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the iPhone App of the Year category helped users discover more ways to explore and learn new skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/alltrails-hike-bike-run\/id405075943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AllTrails<\/strong><\/a>, for helping the world find their way outside.&nbsp;<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/duolingo-language-lessons\/id570060128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Duolingo<\/strong><\/a>, for bringing learning to the masses.&nbsp;<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/flighty-live-flight-tracker\/id1358823008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Flighty<\/strong><\/a>, for keeping travelers on time and stress-free at the airport.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>iPhone Game of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPhone-Game-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Afterplace, Honkai: Star Rail, and Vampire Survivors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the iPhone Game of the Year category invited players to new adventures with lush graphics on iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/afterplace\/id1539778232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Afterplace<\/strong><\/a>, for creating a retro role-playing game with intuitive controls.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/honkai-star-rail\/id1599719154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Honkai: Star Rail<\/strong><\/a>, for building a space fantasy adventure with cinematic animation.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/vampire-survivors\/id6444525702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vampire Survivors<\/strong><\/a>, for inspiring a new roguelike action genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>iPad App of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-App-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Concepts, DaVinci Resolve, and Pret-a-Makeup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the iPad App of the Year category helped users tap into their creativity through multiple mediums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/concepts\/id560586497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Concepts<\/strong><\/a>, for creating innovative drawing tools and dynamic color palettes.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/davinci-resolve-for-ipad\/id1581363826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DaVinci Resolve<\/strong><\/a>, for creating a more portable video editing experience.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pr%C3%AAt-%C3%A0-makeup\/id1434594204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pr\u00eat-\u00e0-Makeup<\/strong><\/a>, for bringing makeup designs to life for all beauty enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>iPad Game of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-iPad-Game-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Eggy Party, Lost in Play, and Pocket City 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the iPad Game of the Year category enchanted gamers with visual storytelling, intuitive controls, and absurd obstacles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/my\/app\/eggy-party\/id1555408463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eggy Party<\/strong><\/a>, for crafting whimsical and joyful experiences for users.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lost-in-play\/id6449434958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lost in Play<\/strong><\/a>, for delivering charming visuals and gameplay for all ages.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pocket-city-2\/id1533709428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pocket City 2<\/strong><\/a>, for inviting players to build from their imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mac App of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-App-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Linearity Curve, Photomator, and Portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the Mac App of the Year category inspired focus and creativity for users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/linearity-curve-graphic-design\/id1219074514\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Linearity Curve<\/strong><\/a>, for crafting innovative design tools for pros and aspiring designers.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/photomator-photo-editor\/id1444636541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Photomator<\/strong><\/a>, for making the photo editing workflow faster and simpler.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/portal-immersive-escapes\/id1436994560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Portal<\/strong><\/a>, for immersing users in beautiful landscapes and spatial audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mac Game of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Mac-Game-of-the-Year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Lies of P<\/strong><\/a>, for delivering smooth gameplay with an alternative twist on a classic tale.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/return-to-monkey-island\/id1658628321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Return to Monkey Island<\/strong><\/a>, for building on its iconic point-and-click adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apple Watch App of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Watch-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Watch-App-of-the-Year-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Watch-App-of-the-Year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Watch-App-of-the-Year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Planny, SmartGym, and Tide Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the Apple Watch App of the Year category made it even easier to get all the information users need right from their wrist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/planny-daily-planner\/id1515324201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Planny<\/strong><\/a>, for intelligently helping users stay on top of tasks.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/smartgym-gym-home-workouts\/id922744883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SmartGym<\/strong><\/a>, for creating smart and targeted workouts at any skill level.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/tide-guide-charts-tables\/id1406371071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tide Guide<\/strong><\/a>, for offering water enthusiasts real-time marine conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apple TV App of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-TV-App-of-the-year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Bugsnax, FitOn, and MUBI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the Apple TV App of the Year category brought stunning experiences to the biggest screen in the home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/bugsnax\/id1449161497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bugsnax<\/strong><\/a>, for capturing mystery and charm through its gameplay.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fiton-workouts-fitness-plans\/id1442473191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FitOn<\/strong><\/a>, for offering a range of workout experiences with popular trainers and celebrities.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/mubi-stream-great-cinema\/id626148774\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MUBI<\/strong><\/a>, for bringing quality cinema to users\u2019 homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apple Arcade Game of the Year Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Apple-Arcade-Game-of-the-year-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Cityscapes, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and stitch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalists in the Apple Arcade Game of the Year category delivered endless entertainment this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/cityscapes-sim-builder\/id1631153096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cityscapes<\/strong><\/a>, for inspiring players with a sustainable and purposeful twist.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/hello-kitty-island-adventure\/id1553505132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hello Kitty Island Adventure<\/strong><\/a>, for taking players on a grand adventure with adorable creatures.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/stitch\/id1581052096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>stitch.<\/strong><\/a>, for bringing the meditative art of embroidery to more users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultural Impact Finalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Apple-App-Store-Award-finalists-2023-Cultural-Impact-100x56.jpg 100w, 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