The winners of Google Play’s Best of 2021, a celebration of applications and games that have contributed positively to culture this year, have been unveiled. We’ve also expanded this year’s awards to include applications and games for tablets, as well as apps for Wear OS and Google TV, to promote innovation on Google Play.
“We are deeply honoured that Google has chosen Libra as the best app of 2021,” said Jesse Pickard, Founder and CEO of Elevate Labs. “We created Balance with the individual in mind. No two people are the same and we wanted to create a personalized mental wellness program that could reflect and support those particular differences. I also want to thank our clients for their help in our journey. Your commitment and comments allowed us to build a really wonderful product together.
Meanwhile, in games, Pokémon UNITE took home the best game award for its dynamic gameplay and cross-platform experience. We’ve also seen a wave of independent developers creating imaginative and personal gaming experiences. Indie developer George Batchelor brought us Bird Alone, a game that challenges you to befriend “the loneliest bird in the world”. And in Donut County, developed by Annapurna Interactive, you play as a growing hole in a physics-based puzzle game. Check out the full list of this year’s U. winners below, ranging from big developers to emerging independents. You can also find the winners for your country in the Best of 2021 section of the Play Store.
2021 User’s Choice
➤App: Paramount+
➤Game: Garena Free Fire MAX
App of the Year
The Best Game
📱Winners of the Best of Apps
Apps That Make a Difference
Essentials for Everyday Use
Best for a good time
Best Undiscovered Treasures
Best for Personal Development
Tablets are the best.
Wearing the Best
➤Calm
Google TV has a lot of fans.
➤ESPN
➤Tubi
🎮Winners of the best of games
Best Competitive.
The Best Game-Shifters.
Best Independent Films.
➤My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge
The best pick-up-and-play games.
Tablets are the best.
➤Chicken Police — Paint it RED!
➤My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge
Once again, congratulations to all of our Best of awardees, and a special thank you to our Google Play community for their involvement and support. We’re excited to see what you come up with next year.
