Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. We celebrate this year’s selects — and the developers behind them — for their innovation and exceptional design.
Best of 2019. Apps Games Arcade Trends Developers Apps of the Year. Great apps provide intuitive new ways for people to learn, create, and accomplish. The App of the Year winners set the bar for them all. Mac App of the Year; The Explorers The Explorers Network. Apple Footer. Trade‑in value based on 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro. Trade‑in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your trade‑in device. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Store Gift Card. Jan 12, 2016.
Apple Macbook Air 2016
Spectre Camera
Lux Optics LLC- iPhone App of the Year
Flow by Moleskine
Moleskine Srl- iPad App of the Year
Affinity Publisher
Serif Labs- Mac App of the Year
The Explorers
The Explorers Network- Apple TV App of the Year
Of the many, many games we played this year, these took our breath away. With inspirational storytelling, delightful design, and innovative use of the latest Apple technologies, they did more than challenge players — they delivered exceptional, compelling experiences.
Sky: Children of the Light
thatgamecompany- iPhone Game of the Year
光·遇
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.- iPhone Game of the Year
Hyper Light Drifter
Abylight S.L.- iPad Game of the Year
GRIS
Devolver- Mac Game of the Year
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
DotEmu- Apple TV Game of the Year
In a collection of groundbreaking games, this one stood out to become the first Apple Arcade Game of the Year. The incredible visuals, marvelous music, and brilliant gameplay make it a must-play experience.
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Annapurna Interactive
These apps and games for iPhone and iPad were part of two cultural phenomenons that helped define 2019.
Blockbusters Reborn
Simultaneously nostalgic and new, these world-famous franchises were boldly reimagined.
Alien: Blackout
D3PAAssassin's Creed Rebellion
UbisoftCall of Duty®: Mobile
Activision Publishing, Inc.Call of Duty: Mobile - Garena
Garena Mobile Private콜 오브 듀티: 모바일
Tencent Games跑跑卡丁车官方竞速版
Tencent Mobile GamesDota Underlords
ValveDr. Mario World
Nintendo Co., Ltd.辐射:避难所Online
Shulong Information Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.最终幻想:勇气启示录
Chengdu Seasun Shiyou Technology Co., LtdGears POP!
Microsoft CorporationHot Wheels Infinite Loop
Mattel, Inc.Langrisser
ZlongGames梦幻模拟战
Shanghai Zishun Information Technology Co., Ltd.ラングリッサー モバイル
ZlongGames랑그릿사
ZlongGamesLineage 2: Revolution
Netmarble Corporation리니지2M
NCSOFTドラゴンクエストウォーク
SQUARE ENIXMario Kart Tour
Nintendo Co., Ltd.Minecraft Earth
MojangPokémon Masters
DeNA Co., Ltd.The Elder Scrolls: Blades
BethesdaThe King of Fighters ALLSTAR
Netmarble Corporation三国志·战略版
Aligames Inc.Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest
Tilting Point轩辕剑龙舞云山
Hangzhou NetEase Leihuo Technology Co., Ltd.龍舞雲山
SOFTSTAR Games INC.
The Storyteller Within
In 2019, these apps helped us discover our inner creators — in whatever form they took. With their help, we became podcasters, photographers, designers, videographers, and authors.
1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
1SE24FPS - Video Filter & LUT
Polarr, Inc.Anchor
Anchor FM Inc.Canva: Stories & Video Maker
CanvaFilmr - Video Editor & Filter
Stei App, ltdaFlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
Visual Blasters LLC快手
Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.Lifecake Family & Baby Photos
Lifecake LtdMagisto Video Editor
Vimeo, Inc.Mojo - Stories Editor
Archery Inc.Nizo
Image MechanicsNoisy Book
Lumen DigitalOver: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
Over, Inc.Spark Camera - Video Editor
Dayworks.Steller
Expedition Travel Advisor, Inc.StoryBoost: Story Editor
Lightricks Ltd.Tayasui Sketches
Tayasui.comTypic 2: Fonts & Text on Photo
Hi Mom S.A.SUnfold — Create Stories
Unfold CreativeVostok
Dmitry MashkinVUE Vlog
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.VUE - Video Camera and Editor
VUE VIDEO CO., LTD.Wattpad
Wattpad CorpWIDE短视频 - 一键自动Vlog
Xiamen Meitu Technology Co., Ltd.
Macbook Air 2016
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Mac apps have been around for decades. They've included the giants of the industry like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop, the best of the best of indie software developers like Bungie and Omni Group, and of course Apple's own apps like iWork and iLife, and pro apps like Final Cut, Logic, and Aperture. Traditionally they were sold on floppy disks and later CDs and DVDs. Now we're in the age of downloads. Traditionally they were sold on a company by company basis. Now we're in the age of the Mac App Store. All that history, all that diversity, all that power can make Mac apps even more complicated to choose between. There aren't as many Mac apps as there are iOS apps, but there's just as much variety and maybe more. If you're new to the Mac, how do you figure out which OS X apps you need to download immediately? If you're a seasoned Mac pro but are looking for something specific for work or for play, for school or for fun, how do you know which app is the very best?
In short — you look here. Based on years of experience and countless tests and comparisons, these are the apps and games we consider must-haves and recommend you download now. These are the best apps for the Mac.
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