Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “From self-taught individual creators to international teams around the world, these entrepreneurs make meaningful contributions and represent the way apps and games impact our communities and lives.” This year’s winners represent many opportunities in the App Store and Apple’s device ecosystem. Innovative social app BeReal gives users real insight into the lives of family and friends, and fitness tracker Gentler Streak helps users balance fitness and rest to maintain a healthy lifestyle. GoodNotes 5 takes digital note-taking to the next level with best-in-class Apple Pencil support. MacFamilyTree 10 started the exploration of family trees through breathtaking visual family trees and collaborations with loved ones around the world, while the creators of ViX put Spanish-language stories at the forefront of entertainment. Apex Legends Mobile brings the fast-paced hit battle royale game to your iPhone. Moncage’s haunting puzzles work brilliantly in perspective, while the immersive card battle Inscryption captivates players with its experimental storytelling. A story set in the Wild West, El Hijo is a well-designed stealth game that looks great on the big Apple TV screen. Apple Arcade’s exclusive life simulation, Wylde Flowers, invites players into an enchanting world of diverse characters and magical spells, while the League of Legends Esports Manager allows players to compete in the world’s most influential esports leagues.
