Google Play selects India’s best apps and games of 2023

Google on Thursday announced its Google Play’s Best of 2023 in India the company’s yearly awards to recognise the the best apps and games.

The list includes a voice app that helps non-native English speakers improve their language proficiency, an ecommerce app catering to fashion choices of Gen Z users and a social media app with a focus on safety and community building.

Level SuperMind was selected as the Best App of the year for helping people improve their mindfulness with the help of personalised AI-enabled paths that had a mix of meditation, exercises, journals, and sleep stories.

In the Best with AI category, Stimuler won because it helped people improve their English speaking skills with AI-powered voice technology.

SwiftChat was also a winner in the category for using conversational AI chatbots to help students and teachers with personalised learning content in multiple Indian languages.

The therapy app THAP: Your Happiness Gym won the Users’ Choice app of the year in India for helping people improve their mental well-being and manage issues like depression, anxiety and stress. It gave users easy access to resources and licensed therapists. Learn and upGrad also found mention for catering to e-learning needs.

Ecommerce apps also continue to be in demand with local developers building new solutions in the segment. NEWME helps Indian Gen Z shop for the latest fashion trends. Blissclub helps women shop for stylish and comfortable athletic wear.

Unsweetened Beauty is matching users with beauty products based on their needs and preferences.

This year, it seems that gamers accepted many titles by global franchises.

The Best Game of the Year award went to Monopoly Go! As it captured India’s fascination for multiplayer board games. Mighty Doom was a winner in the Best Pick Up & Play category.