NHS app most popular iPhone app of 2021, but 15 others win App Store Awards
Apple has revealed what it believes are the best apps of the year, in addition to confirming the most popular apps of 2021.
The annual App Store Awards recognise just 15 apps and games from the millions that are available across its ever-growing range of devices including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and mac platforms, however aren’t just about which ones have been downloaded the most or those with the biggest budgets.
And in a sign of the times that we find ourselves still living in the most downloaded app in the UK was the NHS app that allows you to show your vaccination status. It beat out popular iPhone apps like WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube and others.
Perhaps not surprisingly, apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom still dominated the iPad app download charts as many continue to work from home rather that have face to face meetings, while there was also a rise in home delivery services too.
For the App Store Awards there are five top apps, five top games, and a further five that are the best apps based on a trend that Apple says has dominated app downloads this year.
The best apps are:
iPhone App of the Year: Toca Life World, from Toca Boca.iPad App of the Year: LumaFusion, from LumaTouch.Mac App of the Year: Craft, from Luki Labs Limited.Apple TV App of the Year: DAZN, from DAZN Group.Apple Watch App of the Year: Carrot Weather, from Grailr.
The best games are:
iPhone Game of the Year: League of Legends: Wild Rift, from Riot Games.iPad Game of the Year: MARVEL Future Revolution, from Netmarble Corporation.Mac Game of the Year: Myst, from Cyan.Apple TV Game of the Year: Space Marshals 3, from Pixelbite.Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Fantasian, from Mistwalker.
This year’s trend says Apple is “Connection” with five apps helping to bring people “together in meaningful ways”.
They including dating app Bumble, multiplayer game Among Us!, creativity app Canva, dinning app EatOkra, and social network Peanut.
The 15 apps are very different from the list of most downloaded apps in 2021 which are still heavily dominated by the new hybrid life we’ve all found ourselves living through since March 2020.
The download charts for 2021
Top Free iPhone Apps
NHS AppWhatsApp MessengerTikTokInstagramYouTube: Watch, Listen, StreamMicrosoft TeamsSnapchatFacebookGoogle MapsMessengerNHS COVID-19Uber Eats: Food DeliveryZOOM Cloud MeetingsAmazonSpotify New Music and PodcastsShop: package & order trackerGmail – Email by GoogleMy McDonald’s UKNetflixDeliveroo: Food Delivery
Top Paid iPhone Apps
Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 KitOfficial DVSA Theory Test KitThe Wonder WeeksProcreate PocketCITB Op/Spec HS&E test 2019Forest – Your Focus MotivationTouchRetouchSqueezy NHS Pelvic Floor AppFacetuneFreya • Surge TimerDark Sky WeatherAutoSleep Track Sleep on WatchDriving Theory by James MayCITB MAP HS&E test 2019Site Audit ProDa Vinci Eye: AR Art ProjectorCarbs & Cals: Diet & DiabetesChirpOMatic – EuropeThe TeamTOMM AppWiFi Now Remote
Top Free iPhone Games
Among Us!RobloxProject MakeoverWater Sort PuzzleHigh Heels!Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D8 Ball Pool™Magic Tiles 3: Piano GameShortcut RunSubway SurfersBitLife – Life SimulatorRoof RailsStacky DashCall of Duty®: MobileScore! Hero 2Bridge RaceParking Jam 3DPokémon GOHappy PrinterNail Salon 3D
Top Paid iPhone Games
MinecraftFootball Manager 2021 MobileMonopolyHeads Up!Bloons TD 6Plague Inc.The Chase: Ultimate EditionMy Child LebensbornGeometry DashTipping PointPocket BuildCountdown – The Official TV Show AppEarn to Die 2Bloons TD 5True SkateCluedo: The Official EditionThe Game of Life 2Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasIncrediboxTenable
Top Free iPad Apps
ZOOM Cloud MeetingsMicrosoft TeamsYouTube: Watch, Listen, StreamNetflixDisney+Amazon Prime VideoGoogle ChromeBBC iPlayerTikTokMicrosoft WordITV Hub: TV Player & CatchupAll 4 – Watch Live & On DemandAmazonSpotify New Music and PodcastsFacebookMessengerGmail – Email by GoogleSky GoGoogleMicrosoft PowerPoint
Top Paid iPad Apps
ProcreateGoodNotes 5NotabilityMessaging for WhatsApp on iPadDriving Theory Test 4 in 1 KitTeach Your Monster to ReadHit the Button MathsSpelling ShedOfficial DVSA Theory Test KitToca Life: HospitalDuet DisplayJacquie Lawson Advent CalendarToca Kitchen 2Affinity DesignerAffinity PhotoToca Life: NeighborhoodLumaFusionToca Life: VacationNumberblocks: Hide and SeekNumberblocks: Card Fun!
Top Free iPad Games
Among Us!RobloxPhone Case DIYProject MakeoverMagic Tiles 3: Piano GameHair ChallengeTiles Hop – EDM RushBlob Runner 3DDOP 2: Delete One PartChat Master!Shortcut RunTeacher SimulatorSubway SurfersBridge RaceAcrylic Nails!ioCount Masters: Crowd Runner 3DSculpt peopleWater Sort PuzzleMario Kart Tour
Top Paid iPad Games
MinecraftMonopolyBloons TD 6Football Manager 2021 TouchFootball Manager 2021 MobilePlague Inc.The Chase: Ultimate EditionGeometry DashStardew ValleyThe Game of Life 2Five Nights at Freddy’sTipping PointCluedo: The Official EditionPAW Patrol: Adventure Bay!My Child LebensbornHuman: Fall FlatLEGO® Jurassic World™TerrariaUltimate Custom NightRFS – Real Flight Simulator
Top Arcade Games
Sonic RacingMini MotorwaysCut the Rope RemasteredSkate CityPAC-MAN Party RoyaleNBA 2K21 Arcade EditionAngry Birds ReloadedSpongeBob: Patty PursuitHot LavaSneaky SasquatchFruit Ninja Classic+Rayman MiniSongPop PartyCrossy Road CastleOutlandersSolitaire by MobilityWare +WHAT THE GOLF?LEGO® BrawlsOceanhorn 2Spire Blast
