Apple Announces Best Apps and Games of 2023 on App Store

As the year ends, Apple has released its year-end charts highlighting the most popular and downloaded apps and games of 2023 by country. The App Store charts for India recognise the most downloaded apps and games locally over the past 12 months.

The 2023 year-end charts are now available on the App Store's Today tab, including lists of the top free and paid apps and games downloaded in India. In addition to highlighting the most popular apps and games by downloads, Apple also revealed this year's App Store Award winners, recognising the apps and games that provide users with meaningful experiences and inspire cultural impact.

The App Store is the world's largest app marketplace, receiving over 650 million weekly visitors across more than 35 countries and regions. Here are the top 5 apps and games on the App Store.

Top Free iPhone Apps

1. WhatsApp Messenger

2. Instagram

3. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream

4. JioCinema - Bigg Boss & Sports

5. Google

Top Paid iPhone Apps

1. DSLR Camera

2. pdf scanner – Wordscanner pro

3. Slow Shutter Cam

4. Forest: Focus for Productivity

5. FlipClock +

Top Free iPhone Games 

1. Battlegrounds Mobile India

2. Ludo King

3. Subway Surfers

4. Candy Crush Saga

5. 8 Ball Pool

Top Paid iPhone Games

1. Hitman Sniper

2. Minecraft

3. RFS - Real Flight Simulator

4. MONOPOLY

5. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Top Free iPad Apps

1. JioCinema - Bigg Boss & Sports

2. YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream

3. Google Chrome

4. Hotstar- Movies & Live Cricket

5. Netflix

Top Paid iPad Apps

1. Procreate

2. LumaFusion

3. Nomad Sculpt

4. Forest: Focus for Productivity

5. WhatsApp Messages for iPad

Top Free iPad Games

1. Battlegrounds Mobile India

2. Ludo King

3. Subway Surfers

4. Asphalt 9: Legends

5. Call of Duty: Mobile

6. Learn

7. Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game

Top Paid iPad Games

1. Minecraft

2. Hitman Sniper

3. MONOPOLY

4. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

5. RFS - Real Flight Simulator

Top Apple Arcade Games

1. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition

2. Asphalt 8: Airborne+

3. Angry Birds Reloaded

4. Getting Over It+

5. Gear.Club Stradale

Check out the full list of Best apps and games of 2023 on the App Store here.