Unlock the Best of 2023: Discover the Top Apps and Games of the Year!
Google Play, the official app marketplace for Android devices, has revealed its annual awards for the top apps and games of 2023. The winners have been categorized and there are also Users’ Choice awards. While the list is primarily for the US, there are also country-specific selections. In India, the best app of the year is Level SuperMind, a meditation app created by YouTuber and influencer Ranveer Allahbadia. The Users’ Choice winner in India is THAP: Your Happiness Gym, an app focused on self-care and mental health. Below, we will explore the best apps and games for both the US and India in more detail.
Google Play Best of 2023 Awards: Apps
1. Best Overall App: The US winner is Imprint: Learn Visually. Google said: “Learn Visually shares bite-sized lessons that use visual storytelling to bring concepts to life. Explore the worlds of psychology, history, health, technology and more in a whole new way.”
2. Best Multi-Device App: The winner of this category is the same in the US and India, and the winner is Spotify. Google said: “Whether you’re listening to your favorite music in the kitchen, commuting or hiking, Spotify is great for working seamlessly across all devices. We love how you can remotely control playback on another device and download songs or episodes for offline playback.
3. Best Users’ Choice App (USA): ChatGPT.
4. Best for Fun: In the US it’s Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL, while in India it’s Dashtoon: Comics and Manga.
5. Best for Personal Growth: In the US, it’s Voidpet Garden: Mental Health. In India it is AmbitionBox – Salary and Reviews.
6. Best Everyday Necessity: For the US, it’s Artifact: Feed Your Curiosity. In India it is BabyCloud.
7. Best Hidden Gem: In the US, it’s Mindfulness & Wellbeing. In India, it’s Blissclub – women’s activewear.
8. Best with AI: In the US, it’s Character AI: AI-Powered Chat. In India it is Stimuler – IELTS Speaking Coach.
9. Best App for Good: In the US, it’s the world supporting Act Now. In India it is Autism BASICS: Learning app.
Google Play Best of 2023 Awards: Games
1. Best Game (Overall): In the US it’s Honkai: Star Rail. For India, it’s Monopoly Go!
2. Best Game (User’s Choice): In the US it’s Monopoly Go! In India it is Subway Surfers Blast.
3. Best multiplayer game: In US it’s Farlight 84. For India it’s Call of Dragons.
4. Best Pick Up and Play: In the US, it’s Monopoly Go again! For India, it’s Campfire Cat Cafe.
5. Best Cross-Device Game: In the US, it’s Outerplane – Strategy Anime. For India, it is the call of dragons.
6. Best Indies: In the US it’s Vampire Survivors. For India, it’s Block Heads: Duel puzzle games.
7. Best Story: In both the US and India, it’s Honkai: Star Rail.
8. Best Ongoing: For the US, it’s Stumble Guys. For India, it’s Battlegrounds Mobile India.
9. Best of Play Pass: In the US it’s Magic Rampage. For India, it’s Linea.
