Best iPhone apps and games revealed by Apple for 2021 – full official list

APPLE has revealed the very best iPhone apps and games for 2021.

It includes handpicked games by Apple – as well as full lists for the most downloaded titles.

Riot Games / AppleWild Rift was Apple’s pick of the bunch for iPhone games[/caption]

Bumble / AppleBumble was named as an example of Trend of the Year: Connection[/caption]

The iPhone maker’s annual App Store Awards is a great way to see what was trending throughout the year.

But it’s also a clever system to make sure you’ve got the latest and greatest apps installed.

Apple’s iPhone App of the Year for 2021 was Toca Life World, a game for children where you create your own world and stories.

Unsurprisingly, iPhone Game of the Year was League of Legends: Wild Rift.

This free-to-play riff on the wildly popular PC game is gorgeous, plays brilliantly, and has endless deployability.

The Apple Arcade Game of the year was Fantasian, an adventure game from the creator of Final Fantasy.

It’s a clever RPG that’s exclusive to iOS devices through an Apple Arcade subscription.

Apple says the Trend of the Year was “connection”, highlighting apps and games that brought us together.

Notable mentions included sleuthing game Among Us!, dating app Bumble, design app Canva, food-finding app EatOkra, and female-focused pregnancy and menopause app Peanut.

“The developers who won App Store Awards in 2021 harnessed their own drive and vision to deliver the best apps and games of the year,” said Apple chief Tim Cook.

“Sparking the creativity and passion of millions of users around the world.

“From self-taught indie coders to inspiring leaders building global businesses.

“These standout developers innovated with Apple technology, with many helping to foster the profound sense of togetherness we needed this year.”

And here are the lists for most downloaded apps in 2021.

Top free iPhone apps US

TikTokYouTube: Watch, Listen, StreamInstagramSnapchatFacebookMessengerGoogle MapsGmail – Email by GoogleZOOM Cloud MeetingsAmazon ShoppingCash AppWhatsApp MessengerNetflixSpotify New Music and PodcastsGoogleHBO Max: Stream TV & MoviesDoorDash – Food DeliveryGoogle ChromeDiscord – Talk, Chat & HangoutSHEIN – Online Fashion

Top free iPhone apps UK

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 US

Procreate PocketHotSchedulesThe Wonder WeeksTouchRetouchFacetuneShadowrocket75 HardDark Sky WeatherAutoSleep Track Sleep on WatchSkyView®Forest – Your Focus MotivationScreen Mirroring + for RokuMy Macros+ Diet & CaloriesGoodNotes 5Da Vinci Eye: AR Art ProjectorPaprika Recipe Manager 3EpocCam Webcamera for ComputerSky GuideHear My Baby Heartbeat MonitorScreen Mirroring+ for Fire TV

Top paid iPhone apps UK

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 US

Among Us!RobloxProject MakeoverCall of Duty®: MobileSubway SurfersHigh Heels!Magic Tiles 3: Piano GameWater Sort PuzzleShortcut RunBridge RaceCount Masters: Crowd Runner 3DStacky DashPaper Fold8 Ball PoolParking Jam 3DPokémon GORoof RailsTangle Master 3DSushi Roll 3D – ASMR Food GameNail Salon 3D

Top free iPhone games UK

Among Us!RobloxProject MakeoverWater Sort PuzzleHigh Heels!Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D8 Ball PoolMagic 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 US

MinecraftHeads Up!Bloons TD 6MonopolyGeometry DashMy Child LebensbornPlague Inc.True SkateGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasIncrediboxStardew ValleyBloons TD 5TerrariaFive Nights at Freddy’sPapa’s Freezeria To Go!The Game of Life 2The Game of LifeClue: The Classic Mystery GamePapa’s Mocharia To Go!Farming Simulator 20

Top paid iPhone games UK

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 Apple Arcade games US

The Oregon TrailNBA 2K21 Arcade EditionSneaky SasquatchSonic RacingSpongeBob: Patty PursuitSkate CityPAC-MAN Party RoyaleCut the Rope RemasteredHot LavaAngry Birds ReloadedMini MotorwaysSongPop PartyFruit Ninja Classic+Crossy Road CastleSolitaire by MobilityWare +WHAT THE GOLF?Oceanhorn 2OutlandersLEGO® BrawlsSamurai Jack

Top Apple Arcade games UK

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

TikTokIt’s no surprise that TikTok was one of the most downloaded apps in 2021[/caption]

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