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Top 10 Apple and Google’s best apps of 2021

In 2021 draws to a close, Apple and Google have been busy creating their lists of the best apps in this year. These lists may include apps you already have and familiar with. You may also discover your new favorite must-have app you will be eager to share with your friends

On Thursday, Apple released the list of its 2021 App Store Award winners to highlight the 15 best apps and games of the year across the iPad, iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, or the Apple TV. The list such as kids-focussed app Toca Life: World, video editor LumaFusion, documents and notes app Craft, and live sports streaming platform DAZN. On the gaming part, the Cupertino company chose League of Legends: Marvel Future Revolution, Wild Rift, Myst, and Space Marshals 3 as the best titles on the App Store. Apple said that all these apps and games helped for the customer “tap into personal passions, discover creative outlets, connect with new people and experiences and simply have fun. The company also separately released its top apps and games on the regional basis.

In addition to the apps, Apple named the best games available on the App Store. League of Legends: Wild Rift from Riot Games has earned the iPhone Game of the Year award on this front, whereas Marvel Future Revolution from Netmarble Corporation has received the title of the iPad Game of the Year.

Apple also picked Space Marshals 3 from Pixelbite as the Apple TV Game of the Year, while Fantasian from Mistwalker has been titled the Apple Arcade Game of the Year.

All these best apps or games have been picked at the discretion of App Store editors around the world. Apple said that its editorial team selected these titles for “delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design and positive cultural impact for the customer.

Winners of the best apps and games will receive physical App Store awards. Each of these awards will have the signature blue App Store logo set into the 100 % recycled aluminium used to make Apple products, along with the name of the winners engraved on the other side.

In 2021, the developers who won App Store Awards harnessed of their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year - sparking the creativity and passion for the millions of users around the world, said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, in his statement.

In addition to the best apps and games, the global App Store editors named “Connection” as the top Trend for this Year and listed a number of apps and games that are touted to follow this theme.

In additionally, Apple released the charts for the top apps and games in this year that are essentially for the most downloaded content from the App Store in 2021. These charts are notably based on regions, so the ones you have in India are different from their counterparts in the US. The App Store on Apple devices is also featuring the top apps and games to detail the regional-wise trends.

Here are Apple and Google lists of the best apps of 2021, complete with links to download them:

Apple’s Best Apps of 2021

Apple’s best apps for iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch or Apple TV offer something for each and everyone. From education to games to creative arts, these apps can entertain and enrich us.

iPhone App of the Year

Toca Life World is Apple’s iPhone App of the Year for 2021. This educational game lets players create virtual playgrounds with the characters & stories. With over 100 locations and 500 characters, this game has endless possibilities for learning and fun. Toca Life World is free to download with in-app purchases available.

iPad App of the Year

LumaFusion is Apple’s iPad App of the Year for 2021. This video editing app lets you add layers, soundtracks, transitions, stabilization, markers and etc to your videos using your iPad and iPhone. LumaFusion is up to 29.99 with in-app purchases available for additional audio clips and desktop access.

iPhone Game of the Year

Apple chose League of Legends: Wild Rift as its iPhone Game of the Year 2021. This multiplayer online battle arena game originated for the PC based game and has been transformed into an iPhone app for playing on the go.League of Legends: Wild Rift is available free and offers in-app purchases.

iPad Game of the Year

MARVEL Future Revolution is Apple’s iPad Game of the Year 2021. This interactive game lets you and other players on your Squad battle the Deviants who are trying to destroy for the human race. MARVEL Future Revolution is free to download with in-app purchases available.

Apple TV App of the Year

DAZN, Apple TV App of the Year, lets customers watch sporting events on-demand. If you cut the cable at home and can’t watch your favorite sport at a local bar, check out DAZN, a free app for Apple TV. This app lets you watch live-stream broadcasts, documentaries, and archives, all on-demand. Watch sports including boxing, snooker, darts, pool, soccer and extreme sports. The app is free to download with subscription fees required for viewing.

Mac App of the Year

Apple’s choose for the Mac App of the Year is Craft, an app that lets you create and edit notes/ documents. With Craft, you can create notes/documents that include backlinks, videos, code snippets, images, attached PDF files and rich link previews. Craft is free in the Mac App Store with in-app purchases available.

Mac Game of the Year

Apple’s Mac Game of the Year, Myst, might seem familiar to you because it was launched as a game way back in 1993. At present, Myst is available as for the PCs and Macs. This classic game has been redesigned especially for the computers and includes new graphics, puzzles, stories and mysteries. Myst is available on the Mac App Store approximate 29.99.

Apple Watch App of the Year

Carrot Weather, was named the Apple Watch App of the Year for 2021. This Watch app has complications and updates conditions for the background to bring the current weather report to your wrist. Carrot Weather is free, with a subscription available for additional features.

Apple TV Game of the Year

Space Marshals 3 is the story-driven action game that Apple named its Apple TV Game of the Year. The story continues from the previous Space Marshal games, but users don’t need to play those games to enjoy this one, according to the developer. Space Marshals 3 is easily available free for Apple TV, with an in-app purchase required to advance for the higher levels.

Google Apps

These apps were selected the editors for Google Play, as well as by users, as the best apps in 2021:

Google choice Balance: Meditation and Sleep as its Best App for this year in 2021. This app can help to relax, get better sleep, distress and meditate. The app is free to download and a paid subscription is available. For a limited, the app is offering for the free one-year membership.