As 2019 nears its end, Apple has published the list of its most popular apps on the App Store during 2019. Any guesses which apps made the list?
The end any year brings with it tons of analyses on any number of things, looking back at the year that has passed, and perhaps even using that information to foresee trends in the coming year. True to form, Apple has announced the list of the best and most popular apps on its App Store during 2019.
“Developers around the world inspire us all with innovative apps that have the power to influence culture and change our lives, and this year that is as true as ever. The 2019 App Store Best Apps and Games winners reflect our global desire for connection, creativity, and fun,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
Here they are!
iPhone App of the Year: Spectre Camera (Lux Optics)
iPad App of the Year: Flow by Moleskine (Moleskine)
Mac App of the Year: Affinity Publisher (Serif Labs)
Apple TV App of the Year: The Explorers (The Explorers Network)
iPhone Game of the Year: “Sky: Children of the Light” (thatgamecompany)
iPad Game of the Year: “Hyper Light Drifter” (Abylight S.L.)
Mac Game of the Year: “GRIS” (Devolver / Nomada Studio)
Apple TV Game of the Year: “Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap” (DotEmu)
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Sayonara Wild Hearts” (Simogo)
Top free iPhone apps
Hardly surprising to see Google and Facebook’s dominance among the top ten free iPhone apps. Would you have guessed TikTok to be higher up than fourth place?
- YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
- Snapchat
- TikTok – Make Your Day
- Messenger
- Gmail – Email by Google
- Netflix
- Google Maps – Transit & Food
- Amazon – Shopping made easy
Top paid iPhone apps
Really not surprising to see that the top paid app is one that helps you take selfies. Also, notice at least three photo editing apps in the list.
- Facetune
- HotSchedules
- Dark Sky Weather
- The Wonder Weeks
- AutoSleep Tracker for Watch
- TouchRetouch
- Afterlight – Photo Editor
- Procreate Pocket
- Sky Guide
- Toca Hair Salon 3
Top free iPad apps
Again, YouTube takes the top spot, but it’s clear that iPad users use their devices mostly for entertainment and being creative.
- YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime Video
- Google Chrome
- Hulu: Watch TV Shows & Movies
- Messenger
- Gmail – Email by Google
- TikTok – Make Your Day
- Calculator
Top paid iPad apps
It seems users will pay for creativity, productivity, and educational tools.
- Procreate
- Notability
- GoodNotes 5
- Duet Display
- Toca Hair Salon 3
- Toca Life: Neighborhood
- XtraMath
- PDF Expert 7: PDF Editor
- LumaFusion
- Affinity Designer
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