Apple released its top 25 apps of 2015 list on the App Store last week. The company declared these apps the “most visionary, inventive, and irresistible” of the year. Did your favorite make the cut? Top picks include Paper for sketching and Instagram for sharing, but the winners range largely in category. So let’s get to it: here’s a look at the top award winners on Apple’s list and quick links to all the apps.
Drum roll please. And the winner for App of the Year goes to…
1. Periscope (free)
Made by Twitter, Periscope lets you broadcast live to the world and watch what’s broadcasting around the world. Periscope could easily become the next frontier in journalism, allowing viewers everywhere to be involved in real-time news. People can comment during broadcasts and tap the screen to show love with rising hearts.
2. Runner-Up: Enlight ($3.99)
Our first runner-up, Enlight is touted as a photoshop-quality app without the learning curve. Many users comment on ditching multiple photo editing apps for Elight. I could take an entire blog post to go through the features Enlight can do; the itunes list is long with glowing reviews for the app. Mashable called it “an iPhone-photographer’s dream app.”
3. Runner-Up: Robinhood (free)
Robinhood is a free stock market trading app, allowing you to buy and sell stocks without paying trading fees. You can view market data in real-time, create watchlists, and trade stocks with a few taps. Trying the stock market can seem intimidating, but Robinhood lets you try it out however feels best for you.
4. Most Innovative: Workflow ($2.99)
Usually $3.99, this app is discounted 40% to celebrate being one of the best in the App Store. Automate time-consuming processes with Workflow’s tools that combine actions to create shortcuts. Perfect for multi-app tasks you perform on a daily basis, let Workflow automate your steps so you can focus on content.
5. Best App on iPhone 6s: Instagram (free)
No surprise here, Instagram has been a fantastic app for years. In 2015, it’s being recognized for its 3D Touch integration that allows you to Peek and Pop at photos. Over 400 million people use Instagram. In the world of social media, Instagram is a staple. Take, edit, and share photos with followers; Instagram is a great source of inspiration.
6. HBO NOW
7. Hopper - Airfare Predictions
9. Lark - Personal Weight Loss Coach
10. The Everything Machine by Tinybop ($2.99)
11. Pacemaker - Your personal mix
12. Tandem - Language Exchange
13. Jet - The Smartest Way to Shop & Save Online
14. Timeline - News in Context
15. Vee for Video ($3.99)
16. Fit Men Cook - Healthy Recipes ($2.99)
17. Spark - Smart Email App for Work
18. RefME - Citations Made Easy
19. Wildcard - Know the Day in News and Entertainment
20. Paper - Notes, Photo Annotations, and Sketches
21. GIPHY CAM - The GIF Camera
22. PRY - An Interactive Work of Fiction ($2.99)
25. Blue Apron - Food Delivery Service + Recipe Book
