Apple today announced its selection of best apps and games for 2019 after
inviting developers and members of the press to a related special event in
New York <https://9to5mac.com/2019/12/02/apple-december-special-event/> .
The company follows the tradition of choosing apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac,
and Apple TV that stood out this year.
Apps of the year
This year, <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spectre-camera/id1450074595>
Spectre Camera from Lux Optics was named the best iPhone app. Spectre Camera
was developed by the creators of the popular Halide camera app. It uses AI
technology to capture professional photos with long exposure in a fast and
straightforward way.
For the iPad, first place went to the
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flow-by-moleskine/id1271361459> Flow app
created by Moleskine. Its an advanced drawing tool that offers various
types of brushes for users to take notes or even make incredible drawings.
Flow has customizable gestures and unique combinations of strokes and
colors.
The best Mac app of 2019 chosen by Apple is
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/affinity-publisher/id881418622?mt>
Affinity Publisher from Serif Labs. Professionals know the company well for
its advanced apps for image editing and illustration. With Affinity
Publisher, theyve introduced a new way to create amazing layouts for books,
newspapers, magazines, posters, and more.
Apple also nominated
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-explorers/id1436285774> The Explorers as
the best 2019 app for Apple TV. The app is a fully collaborative digital
catalog of natures images. Photographers or videographers can join the
community to submit their work. All content can be admired by anyone on
their iPhone, iPad, and even Apple TV.
Games of the year
Games are also an essential part of the App Store, and so they have their
own category in the awards. <https://geni.us/yXA8T> Sky: Children of the
Light, developed by thatgamecompany, is the best game of 2019 for iPhone.
The journey game was featured at an Apple event as part of the Apple TV 4K
demonstrations due to its amazing graphics.
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289> Hyper
Light Drifter from Abylight is the best 2019 game for iPad, according to
Apple. The action-adventure RPG game has been awarded several times for its
unique visual arts.
Among the games available on the Mac App Store,
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gris/id1465779286?mt> GRIS from Devolver
won first place this year. The story of the game involves the journey of a
girl lost in her own world, with a vast universe of puzzles created with
detailed art.
For Apple TV, the best game of 2019 is
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap/id1442204561>
Wonder Boy: The Dragons Trap, created by DotEmu. Its a remake of the
original game created in 1989 in which the main character, a half-human,
half-lizard, faces a series of challenges in different scenarios. The
graphics were made with bright colors that make the battles more intense.
Apple also chose the best game available on Apple Arcade, the companys new
subscription gaming platform.
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sayonara-wild-hearts/id1441675161> Sayonara
Wild Hearts was the 2019 choice. Created by Annapurna Interactive, each
level of the game takes place in a music clip in which the main character
must run and face obstacles on the way to the end with a stunning
soundtrack.
Trends of the year
In addition to the best apps and games of the year, Apple also made a list
of others who did not win first place, but also made their mark on the iOS
App Store.
The first list, The Storyteller Within, features apps that helped users
tell stories, whether through text, photos, videos, podcasts, or drawings.
Check out the apps below:
* 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1-second-everyday-video-diary/id587823548>
* 24FPS
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/24fps-video-filter-lut/id1341136787> Video
Filter & LUT
* Anchor <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234>
* Canva: Stories
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/canva-stories-video-maker/id1462030036> &
Video Maker
* Filmr
<https://apps.apple.com/uy/app/filmr-video-editor-filter/id1171358257>
Video Editor & Filter
* FlipaClip: Cartoon Animation
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flipaclip-cartoon-animation/id1101848914>
* Lifecake Family
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifecake-family-baby-photos/id488685481> &
Baby Photos
* Magisto Video Editor
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magisto-video-editor/id486781045>
* Mojo
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mojo-stories-editor/id1434861974> Stories
Editor
* Nizo <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nizo/id436731282>
* Noisy Book <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noisy-book/id1474786858>
* Over: Design/Flyer/Story Maker
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/over-design-flyer-story-maker/id535811906>
* Spark Camera
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spark-camera-video-editor/id1133670954>
Video Editor
* Steller <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/steller/id785128002>
* StoryBoost: Story Editor
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storyboost-story-editor/id1462607876>
* Tayasui Sketches
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tayasui-sketches/id641900855>
* Typic 2: Fonts
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/typic-2-fonts-text-on-photo/id1333207557> &
Text on Photo
* Unfold
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unfold-create-stories/id1247275033> Create
Stories
* VUE Vlog <https://geni.us/arkXM>
* Vostok <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vostok/id1453318714>
* Wattpad
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wattpad-books-stories/id306310789>
The Blockbusters Reborn list is made up of famous franchise games that
were released for iOS. Check it out:
* Alien: Blackout
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alien-blackout/id1401510106>
* Assassin
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/assassins-creed-rebellion/id1164056434> s
Creed Rebellion
* Call of Duty®: Mobile <https://geni.us/hiaQZr>
* Dota Underlords
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dota-underlords/id1465996312>
* Dr. Mario World
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-mario-world/id1440129313>
* Gears POP! <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gears-pop/id1437301951>
* Hot Wheels Infinite Loop
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hot-wheels-infinite-loop/id1346318799>
* Langrisser <https://geni.us/vEwFyP>
* Lineage 2: Revolution <https://geni.us/YbTe6N>
* Mario Kart Tour
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699>
* Minecraft Earth
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-earth/id1467316099>
* Pokémon Masters
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pokémon-masters/id1442061397>
* The Elder Scrolls: Blades
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-elder-scrolls-blades/id1358476597>
* The King of Fighters ALLSTAR
<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-king-of-fighters-allstar/id1444835826>
* Warhammer: Chaos
<https://apps.apple.com/id/app/warhammer-chaos-conquest/id1406401152> &
Conquest
You can check out the full list of the best 2019 apps here
<https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/12/apple-celebrates-the-best-apps-and-g
ames-of-2019/> .
By Filipe Espósito at:
www.9to5mac.com
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