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Best Apple and Google Apps of 2020 [Infographic]

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While 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, we have had the advantage of tech to help keep us entertained, communicate with others, and informed. The best apps of 2020 reflect how tech has enriched our lives and helped get us through the pandemic.

Apple and Google have recently released their lists of best apps for 2020. Check out these lists to see which apps you already use and which ones may be fun and/or useful in 2021!

Best Apple Apps

Apple released quite a few lists of best apps, ranging from iPhone, iPad, and Mac to free and paid apps. These lists are based on the number of app downloads in 2020.

Best Free Apps

  • Zoom
  • TikTok
  • Disney +
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Best Paid Apps

  • TouchRetouch
  • Procreate Pocket
  • FaceTune
  • HotSchedules
  • AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch

Best Apple Apps Chosen by Apple Editors

Apple chose what it considered the App Store Best of 2020 based on their “positive cultural impact, helpfulness, and importance.” Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow, explained:

This year, more than ever before, some of our most creative and connected moments happened in apps. This was thanks to the amazing work of developers who introduced fresh, helpful app experiences throughout the year. Around the world, we saw remarkable efforts from so many developers, and these Best of 2020 winners are 15 outstanding examples of that innovation. From helping us stay fit and mindful, to keeping our children’s education on track, to helping fight hunger, their impact was meaningful to so many of us.”

These are the best apps of 2020 chosen by Apple that reflected the cultural trend towards helpfulness:

You can check out more about the Apple editors’ choices of 2020 Best Apps at Apple presents App Store Best of 2020 winners.

Google Best Apps of 2020

Google editors chose the Best Apps of 2020 in seven different categories. Their selections were based on the best innovative, elegant, and irreverent apps “for staying connected, pursuing new hobbies, and finding a respite from the noise of the world.”

The full list of Best Google Apps of 2020 can be found at Best Apps of 2020 at Google Play.

Infographic: Best Apple and Google Apps of 2020

This infographic compares the Best Apple and Google Apps of 2020:

Best Apple Google Apps 2020

Your Thoughts

Have you been using new apps in 2020? Are any of these Best Apps of 2020 your favorite apps? Did this list help you discover new apps you can use in the year ahead?

Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!

 

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  1. Thomas says

    Hi Carolyn
    I normally don’t install many new apps on my phones, but I think that the 2 apps I have used most, on my phone in 2020 is MS Teams and Instagram 🙂

    • Carolyn Nicander Mohr says

      Hi Thomas, Yes, those are two very popular apps that help us stay connected, especially during a pandemic. I hope that you and your family are able to stay healthy and connected during these challenging times.

  2. Jagmohan singh says

    I guess I have tried all apps after reading your article, It was a fun time pass, but Disney + is not a free app

    • Carolyn Nicander Mohr says

      Hi Jagmohan, Yes, these apps are fun and helpful, which is probably why they are the top of 2020. Some of the free apps are free to download, but then require payment to use them. You’re right, Apple should probably not have included Disney+ on the list of free apps.

  3. Alex Burt says

    Hi,
    Your article is about the best app 2020 so I wanna know is there any app that notifies you when someone takes a screenshot?
    Thanks.

  4. Kerry Francis says

    Thank you for these suggestions, I will be trying out all of the Apple suggested apps, especially Disney+ and Tic Tok for they are the most popular, I guess.