The Google Play Awards have been designed recognized the top apps and games for Android. This year's nominees were announced today and the winners will be revealed just before I/O 2019. Here is each category and the nominees:
Standout Well-Being App
Apps empowering people to live the best version of their lives, while demonstrating responsible design and engagement strategies.
Kinedu by KineduMy Oasis by Buff Studio Co.,Ltd.Shine by Shine, Inc.SleepTown by SeekrtechWoebot by Woebot Labs
Best Accessibility Experience
Apps and games enabling device interaction in an innovative way that serve people with disabilities or special needs.
Envision AI by Envision Technologies BVguiaderodas accessibility by guiaderodasRace Together! By digiXMASTintVision by EM-CreationsWheeLog! By PADM
Best Social Impact
Apps and games that create a positive impact in communities around the world (focusing on health, education, crisis response, refugees, and literacy).
Bury me, my Love by Dear VillagersPlantix by PEAT GmbHReblood by PT Gaya Hidup SehatThink!Think! By Hanamaru LabWisdo by Wisdo LTD.
Most Beautiful Game
Games that exemplify artistry or unique visual effects either through creative imagery, and/or utilizing advanced graphics API features.
Asphalt 9: Legends by Gameloft SEBadland Brawl by FrogmindChuchel by Amanita DesignGorogoa by Annapurna InteractiveShadowgun Legends by MADFINGER Games
Best Living Room Experience
Apps that create, enhance, or enable a great living room experience that brings people together.
ivi by ivi.ruNeverthink by NeverthinkPluto TV by Pluto, Inc.Tubi by Tubi TVViki by Viki, Inc
Most Inventive
Apps and games that display a groundbreaking new use case, like utilize new technologies, cater to a unique audience, or demonstrate an innovative application of mobile technology for users.
Cube Escape: Paradox by Rusty LakeFirework by Loop Now Technologies, Inc.Scripts by Language DropsTick Tock by Other Tales InteractiveWysker by wysker GmbH
Standout Build for Billions Experience
Apps and games with optimized performance, localization and culturalization for emerging markets.
Canva by CanvaCookpad by Cookpad Inc (UK)Garena Free Fire by GARENA INTERNATIONAL I PRIVATE LIMITEDPicsArt Photo Studio by PicsArtViki by Viki, Inc
Best Breakthrough App
New apps with excellent overall design, user experience, engagement and retention, and strong growth.
Dave by Dave, IncKhan Academy Kids by Khan AcademyNotion by Notion Labs, Inc.Slowly by Slowly Communications Ltd.Tasty by BuzzFeed
Best Breakthrough Game
New games with excellent overall design, user experience, engagement and retention, and strong growth.
Garena Free Fire by GARENA INTERNATIONAL I PRIVATE LIMITEDOld School RuneScape by Jagex Games StudioHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery by Jam City, Inc.MARVEL Strike Force by FoxNext GamesStar Trek™ Fleet Command by Scopely
The Google Play Awards ceremony will take place the night before I/O 2019 where the winners in nine categories will be announced. All the nominated apps can be browsed through a new Play Store collection.









