Here Are The Winners of The 2018 Google Play Awards 

From gaming apps to start-ups, and augmented and virtual reality experiences, Google scours the Play Store every year to find the gems you need on your smartphone.

The Google Play Award ceremony recognises the best apps and games on Google Play over the past year. These apps and games battled it out across nine categories and proved not only to deliver delightful experiences to fans but also have a larger positive impact in their communities.

Here are all the apps:

Standout Well-Being App

Apps empowering people to live the best version of their lives, while demonstrating responsible design and engagement strategies.

Winner: Simple Habit by Simple Habit, Inc.

Best Accessibility Experience

Apps or games enabling device interaction that serves people with disabilities or special needs.

Winner: Be My Eyes by Be My Eyes

Best Social Impact

Apps or games that create a positive impact in communities around the world (focused on health, education, crisis response, refugees, financial health and fundraising functions).

Winner: Khan Academy by Khan Academy

Standout Indie

Games from indie developers that focus on artistic design, gameplay mechanics and overall polish.

Winner: Old Man’s Journey by Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH

Best Community Building Game

Games built to connect gamers, encouraging social interaction and community building.

Winner: Episode by Pocket Gems

Best AR or VR Experience

Apps or games offering highly engaging and immersive experiences with the optimal use of ARCore or Daydream UI.

Winner: BBC Earth: Life in VR by BBC Worldwide (Ltd)

Standout Build for Billions Experience

Apps or games with optimized performance, localization and culturalization for emerging markets.

Winner: Flipkart by Flipkart

Standout Startup

Apps from new developers that offer a unique experience while achieving strong organic install growth.

Winner: Canva by Canva

Best Breakthrough Hit

New apps or games with excellent overall design, user experience, engagement and retention, and strong organic install growth.

Winner: Empires & Puzzles by Small Giant Games