The Play Store organizes its own awards every year for the best apps we’ve had throughout the year in many categories. Because of their innovation or success, they deserve to be highlighted in the app store.
Of course, opinions will vary. The best free Android games in our ranking don’t necessarily have to be there, just like the apps that made their mark on us this year. It is simply the ranking determined by Google’s algorithms and teams.
However, besides giving us a good idea of the popularity of certain apps on our smartphones, it also allows us to discover interesting new features in the store. Without further ado, here are the best games and apps of 2016 on the Play Store.
Best Android app of 2016: Prisma
If you’ve been browsing Facebook or Instagram throughout the year, you can’t miss Prisma. The photo app does indeed offer many automatic filters to add a new secret air to your images and inspired by various pop culture artists. This was voted the best app of 2016 and we have to admit it didn’t go unnoticed by the editors. To try is to adopt it!
The most innovative apps
Apps that get the best updates, or brand new apps that highlight an innovative way to use your smartphone.
Most shared apps
The most recommended to friends and the most popular on social networks.
- Chicisimo
- Quik
- WeMoms
- Boomerang
- miitomo
best apps
Applications that were updated or released in 2016 with the most beautiful design and the most beautiful interface.
- Google Arts and Culture
- Le Figaro
- Video Dress Up
- Kitchen Stories
- colorize
Made in France apps
Damn Doo! You understand that best practices were developed in France.
- knowledge of france
- Private driver
- doctolib
- HelloCine
- my channel
Top Trending Apps
Most talked about in the news.
- Ounce
- Google Hello
- libon
- MSQRD
- 30 Day Fitness Challenge
The most fun apps
Best apps for fun.
- trills
- MSQRD
- Molotov.TV
- edjing mix
- CastBox
Personal development apps
These apps aim to make you more athletic, smarter, in short, better.
The best Android game of 2016: Clash Royale
We’d almost forget that Pokémon Go was released in early 2016, when it was also making a splash, but Supercell’s latest game was a safe bet of the year: it’s constantly being played, it’s constantly improving, it’s getting better at Clash Royale, it requires daily training without any impulsiveness. As addictive as can be!
Most played games
Games with the most studied and active competitive scene.
- FIFA Mobile
- Dance Now
- hearthstone
- Lords Mobile
- Asphalt Extreme
The most innovative games
Games that use innovative mechanics or design.
- pokemon go
- prevails
- face up
- lost in harmony
- trace
Top trending games
The titles that are the most talked about and know a success throughout the length.
- Farm Heroes Super Saga
- clash royale
- slither.io
- pokemon go
- Flip Diving
The best indie games
The best games developed by indie game studios.
- Rolling Sky
- AbyssRium
- Never Alone KI Edition
- Go Viral on Vlogger
- mini subway
The most exciting games
The most amazing and fun games to play.
- Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes
- Naruto Ultimate Ninja Flaming
- CSR Race 2
- Traffic Driver
- Hungry Shark World
The most irresistible games
Simply the cutest games.
- Talking Tom: The Golden Race
- Garden Views
- MMX Hill Climb
- BTAN
- best friends forever
The best games
Titles with the most flashy graphics on mobile.
- Mobius Final Fantasy
- DOFUS Touch
- Super Ghost Cat
- Alto’s Adventure
- Room Three
Best apps and games for family
And here is the final selection, this time the last Google top 5 devoted to apps that can be used by the whole family! This is still generally dedicated to early childhood and is about the worlds and education of toddlers.
- Disney Magic Kingdom
- Toca Life: Vacation
- Disney Emoji Raid
- Dr. Panda School
- YouTube Kids
Here are all of the best apps on the Play Store for 2016 according to Google, new apps or after a major update! But this ball is clearly based on the developer and his algorithm itself, not on your preferences.
So what would you change to that? Is there a game, app, or experience that the developer got wrong or overlooked? Feel free to tell us in the comments to this article! Would you be interested in this same kind of ball made by the phonandroid community itself?
If you like the idea, feel free to tell us in the comments… We may organize our own ranking of community-created best apps and games in the future!
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