Apple picks the best apps of the year

The awards, which are selected by the global Apple Store editorial team, spotlight 16 apps and games that it said inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, stay connected with friends and loved ones and expand their imaginations. 

“From self-taught solo creators to international teams spanning the globe, these entrepreneurs are making a meaningful impact, and represent the ways in which apps and games influence our communities and lives,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.  

The iPhone app of the year was awarded to popular social app BeReal, which was spoofed on “Saturday Night Live” earlier in the year.