Discover the groundbreaking AI innovations and cross-device experiences recognized by Google Play in the 2023 awards

Google Play Awards 2023: The Best Apps, Games, and Books Announced

The results are in for the Google Play Users’ Choice Awards 2023, and users have spoken! This year, Google introduced new award categories to honor the latest tech innovations and seamless cross-device experiences. Let’s take a look at the top picks in the best apps, games, and books for 2023.

For the best overall app of the year, the crown goes to Imprint: Learn Visually. This app offers bite-sized lessons infused with visual storytelling, making learning enjoyable and engaging, covering topics like psychology, history, health, and technology.

In the gaming category, Honkai: Star Rail takes the title of the best game for 2023. This sci-fi spectacle offers outstanding content depth, stunning visuals, and thoughtful design, making it a hit among role-playing game enthusiasts.

When it comes to seamless multi-device experiences, Spotify takes the top spot in the Best Multi-device App category, while OUTERPLANE – Strategy Anime impresses with its ability to work across multiple devices, earning recognition from Play’s editors.

In terms of new award categories, Google Play users have crowned ChatGPT as the best app of 2023. This AI chatbot from OpenAI has gained popularity and praise, even earning compliments from Elon Musk.

For the best game of 2023, users have chosen MONOPOLY GO! as the top pick, offering a fun and engaging gaming experience.

In addition to these top picks, Google Play also recognized a variety of apps and games across different categories, such as Best for Fun, Best for Personal Growth, Best Everyday Essential, and Best Story in the gaming category.

Finally, in the books category, the titles “In the Lives of Puppets” by TJ Klune, “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese, and “All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel” by S.A. Cosby were among the top picks for 2023.

As we look back on the best apps, games, and books of 2023, it’s clear that users and editors have recognized and celebrated innovation, creativity, and engaging experiences. Congratulations to all the winners of the Google Play Awards 2023!