The annual Apple Design Awards celebrate the 12 best-in-class apps and games on the App Store in 6 categories ranging from inclusiveness to interactivity and innovation. Here are this year’s winners.
inclusiveness
program: Universe – Website Builder
Universe is a simple and easy to use website builder that helps users create their own websites. There are plenty of customization options with the ability to add an online storefront, community page, or personal website. The app supports Dynamic Type and VoiceOver for users with special needs.
Game: point.
Apple Arcade title point. Winner of the best game award in the Completeness category. It brings the soothing and meditative art of embroidery in a form of play with increasingly difficult designs. The game supports multiple languages ​​as well as accessibility options for color blind, visually impaired and motion sensitive users.
Cheerful and fun
program: Duolingo
The created language learning app is this year’s winner in the Delight and Fun category thanks to its expansive approach to language learning that helps users stay connected.
Game: after place
Afterplace is an indie role-playing game with easy-to-use one-handed controls, a classic look, and a deep story. The title offers fun surprises and many hidden rewards for players to discover.
interaction
program: reckless
Flighty offers detailed flight tracking, airport navigation and delay forecasting for travelers. It also keeps a tab on your flight mileage and offers well-designed tools, Siri shortcuts, and live activities to help travelers stay on track on their next trip.
Game: Railway
The Railbound app lets you control a wide range of train journeys while controlling route layouts and directions. The game offers a glimpse of how you’re supposed to progress through levels, leaving you immersed for hours at a time.
social impact
program: blank
Headspace is the winning app in the Social Impact category. It provides users with easy-to-follow instructions for meditation, improving sleep, ways to improve concentration, and reduce the stress of everyday life.
Game: Endling
Endling is an eco-adventure where you control a mother fox and her cubs in an environment full of pollution and human activity. The game shows the true nature of human activity on nature through the eyes of wild animals with a touching story and a strong message.
Visuals and graphics
program: any distance
Any Distance is a workout tracking app that focuses on designing and sharing your workout journeys through dynamic graphics. It offers a competitive element with collectible medals.
Game: Resident Evil Village
Capcom’s legendary Resident Evil franchise has finally arrived on the Mac and offers some of the most realistic graphics to grace the Mac gaming realm to date.
innovation
program: SwingVision: AI tennis application
SwingVision uses AI to act like a tennis coach, helping you master every aspect of your game, from serve to backhand. It uses video tracking to assess your moves and give you tips to improve your game.
Game: Marvel Snap
Marvel Snap is a turn-based card game with clever visuals and animations combined with responsive keys.
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